Tanzania · Trekking

4-Day Mount Meru Trek from Moshi with Sunrise Summit Views

4 Days Round trip from Tanzania Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Take on a 38 km trek to the summit of Mount Meru
02 Admire sunrise from Mount Meru with Kilimanjaro rising in the background
03 Hike past Buffalo Swamp (Tope la Mbogo) and Elephant Ridge (Mgongo wa Tembo)
04 Enjoy excellent viewpoints over the wide-open plains and Momella lakes
05 Spot colobus monkeys, buffalos, elephants, hippos and zebra during the hike

Enjoy a 4-day ascent and descent of Mount Meru from Momella Gate, with overnight stops at Miriakamba Hut and Saddle Hut along the route. Hike through Buffalo Swamp (Tope la Mbogo) and Elephant Ridge (Mgongo wa Tembo), passing streams and excellent viewpoints over the wide-open plains and Momella lakes. Reach the summit of Mount Meru in time to admire the sunrise behind the great bulk of Kilimanjaro.

Leave Saddle Hut at 00:00, or just after, to reach the summit of Mt Meru in time to see the sunrise behind the great bulk of Kilimanjaro.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Trek from Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut

Go on a 4-5 hour trek covering over 10 km and ascending 1,014 m. The trek begins at Momella Gate (1,500 m) and climbs steeply to Miriakamba Hut (2,514 m). Along the way, the path crosses several streams and passes excellent viewpoints overlooking the wide-open plains and Momella lakes.

Day 02

Hike through forest to Saddle Hut

Visit Saddle Hut on the second day. This route covers 4 km in 3-4 hours. The path winds through pleasant forest and passes Buffalo Swamp (Tope la Mbogo) and Elephant Ridge (Mgongo wa Tembo).

Day 03

Midnight ascent to Socialist Peak and descent to Miriakamba Hut

Start this 5 km trek with a 996 m ascent to the peak, followed by a descent to Miriakamba Hut, taking around 9-11 hours in total. Leave Saddle Hut at 00:00, or just after, to reach the summit of Mt Meru in time to see the sunrise behind the great bulk of Kilimanjaro.

Day 04

Descend from Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate

Trek for 2-3 hours to cover 10 km from Miriakamba Hut back to Momella Gate along the same route used to climb the mountain.

Where this trip takes you

Sunrise behind Mount Kilimanjaro, summit of Mount Meru, Momella lakes, Buffalo Swamp (Tope la Mbogo)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Tanzania 3 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transport to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodation in Moshi
2 nights of accommodation in Moshi
Transportation to and from the Kilimanjaro gate
Park entry fees and camping fee
Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
18% VAT on tour fees and services
4-season mountain tents
Double-layered sleeping mats
English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide
Cook and porters
3 hot meals daily while on the mountain
Enough treated and filtered drinking water throughout the trek
Hot water for washing
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA) and the Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
Government taxes
Portable oxygen tanks and ox meter
Emergency first-aid kit

What's Not Included

Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after the climb
Travel insurance
A portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for an extra charge of $70 for the entire trek
Flight
Laundry (available at the hotel)
Personal items and toiletries
Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain)