Tanzania · Hiking

4-Day Mount Meru Hiking Tour from Arusha with Summit Sunrise

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Hard pace

Trek to the summit of Mount Meru in Tanzania

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Go on a 4-day hiking tour to Mount Meru
02 See wild animals, including elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, and antelope, along the route
03 Admire spectacular views of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone
04 Reach the summit at sunrise with a chance to see Kilimanjaro above the clouds

Go on a 4-day hiking tour to Mount Meru inside Arusha National Park, where the trek offers a chance to admire the wide range of wildlife living on the mountain. Watch the sun rise from the summit and take in spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Mt. Meru Crater along the way.

Reach the summit (4,566 m) in time for sunrise, with a 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 No

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 at Miriakamba Hut.

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

Day 02

Hike 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.
Make a short climb to Saddle Point (3,820 m) after lunch for superb views just before sunset.

Dinner and overnight 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 and Descend to Miriakamba Hut

Start early at around 1:30 a.m. and climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m) and on to Cobra Point (4,350 m).
Reach the summit (4,566 m) in time for sunrise, with a 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 Momella Gate in the late morning.
Transfer from Momella Gate to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi.
The distance covered will be 10 km, and the hiking time will be around 2-4 hours.