Tanzania · Trekking

3-Day Mount Meru Hike through Arusha National Park

73 Hours Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb Mount Meru, Tanzania's second-highest peak, at 4566 meters above sea level
02 Experience a walking safari through Arusha National Park, escorted by an armed ranger
03 Encounter wildlife like buffaloes, zebras, and colobus monkeys during the hike
04 Summit Meru Peak on a pre-dawn ascent via rocky mountain trails

Climb Mount Meru, the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, on this 3-day trek east of Arusha. Hike through Arusha National Park with armed ranger escort and enjoy a walking safari atmosphere along the way. As you ascend, look out for African buffaloes, zebras, and black-and-white colobus monkeys in their natural habitat.

As you ascend, look out for African buffaloes, zebras, and black-and-white colobus monkeys in their natural habitat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 73 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Meru

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive to Momella Gate and Trek to Miriakamba Hut

After breakfast, depart Moshi at about 8:30 a.m. and drive to Momella Gate.
Make payment and start the climb with a picnic lunch to the first hut, Miriakamba Hut.

Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut (3 1/2 hrs).

Day 02

Climb from Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

After breakfast, proceed with the climb to the second hut, called Saddle. This section is much steeper compared to the first part (2 1/2 hrs).
During the afternoon, the client can decide to attempt climbing Little Meru Peak and return.

Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.

Day 03

Summit Meru Peak and Descend to Arusha

Wake up in the middle of the night and have a cup of tea before starting the ascent to Meru Peak.
Proceed to the summit across a rocky path and return to Saddle Hut for a full breakfast.
Take a short rest and leave Saddle Hut.
Descend to Momella Gate via the first hut, Miriakamba.
On the way back, pass through Momella Lakes and go for game viewing on the return to Arusha.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 73 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder and CPR-certified guide
Proper ration for the mountain crew (cook and porters)
Meals according to the itinerary
Drinking water and full-board meals
All national park and hut fees, crew permits, and VAT
Fair and sustainable crew wages
Gate transfers