Tanzania · Trekking

4-Day Mount Meru Summit Hike from Arusha with Sunrise Views

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Hard pace

Enjoy hiking to the summit of Mount Meru

Spot the wild animals on your way to the summit

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb Mount Meru, the third-highest peak in Africa, on a 4-day hiking tour
02 Spot wildlife in Arusha National Park, including elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, and antelope
03 Walk along the ridge with spectacular views of the Meru Crater and the Ash Cone
04 Reach the summit at sunrise with the possibility of seeing Kilimanjaro above the clouds

Climb Mount Meru, the third-highest peak in Africa and the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, on this 4-day hiking tour from Arusha. Rising to 4,568 m within Arusha National Park, the mountain offers not only a rewarding summit experience but also the chance to spot wildlife along the route. Enjoy scenic trekking through forests, grasslands, crater landscapes, and high ridgelines, with the possibility of seeing Kilimanjaro above the clouds at sunrise from the summit.

Reach the summit (4,566 m) in time for sunrise, with the possibility of seeing Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Momela Gate and Trek to Miriakamba Hut

Drive from Arusha to Momela Gate in the company of your tour guide.
Register at the gate and begin the hiking tour.
See wild animals along the route, including elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, and antelope.

Dinner and overnight stay at Miriakamba Hut.

The distance covered will be 10 km, and the hiking time will be around 4-6 hours.

Day 02

Trek from Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

Enjoy the walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru.
Walk slowly along the ridge for spectacular views of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone.
After lunch, make a short climb to Saddle Point (3,820 m) for superb views just before sunset.

Dinner and overnight stay at Saddle Hut.

The distance covered will be 8 km, and the hiking time will be around 3-5 hours.

Day 03

Summit Mount Meru at Sunrise and Descend to Miriakamba Hut

Start early at around 1:30 a.m. and climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m) and then on to Cobra Point (4,350 m).
Reach the summit (4,566 m) in time for sunrise, with the possibility of seeing Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. Complete the final part of the climb along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the crater's sloping outer wall.
Take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to Miriakamba Hut.

The ascent will be 5 km, and the descent will be 13 km. Hiking time will be around 10-12 hours.

Day 04

Descend to Momela Gate and Return to Arusha

Take a short trek and descend quickly through the open grasslands and mixed forests.
Admire the wildlife before reaching Momela Gate in the late morning.
Transfer from Momela Gate to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi.
The distance covered will be 10 km, and the hiking time will be around 2-4 hours.