1-Day Mountain Meru Trekking Tour to Meru Falls from Tengeru

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Mountain Meru while listening to legendary stories about Meru
• 02 Hike beneath a tropical banana canopy past farms and village houses
• 03 Reach the gigantic Meru Falls at an altitude of 2200 meters
• 04 Enjoy time to relax by the falls and take a refreshing dip

Sign up for this trekking tour of Mountain Meru and hike beneath the banana canopy while listening to your guide's brilliant, legendary stories about Meru. Much of the route feels like climbing a steep hill as you pass farms and village houses along the way. Reach the Meru Falls at an altitude of 2200 meters and relish their refreshing beauty before heading back to Arusha.

You will follow tropical trails beneath the banana canopy while listening to your guide's brilliant, legendary stories about Meru.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Mount Meru

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Mountain Meru Hike to Meru Falls

• At 08:00, after breakfast, drive to Tengeru Cultural Center. Upon arrival, enjoy a fresh cup of herbal tea while receiving a briefing from your guide about the day hike.
• At 09:00, the hike starts. You will follow tropical trails beneath the banana canopy while listening to your guide's brilliant, legendary stories about Meru. Most of the hike feels like walking up a steep hill, passing farms and village houses.
• At 12:00, the hike will build up your appetite, so you will stop at a comfortable spot for lunch.
• At 13:00, after lunch, continue hiking for another hour until you reach the Meru Falls. The altitude here is 2200 meters. The falls are gigantic and refreshing, and you may take a dip if you are feeling adventurous.
• At 16:00, after a few hours of relaxing and enjoying the scenery, start heading back to the center.
• At 17:00, arrive back at the center and transfer to your residence or hotel in Arusha Town.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Guide
• Park fees
• Tax
• Gate transfer
• Crew wages
• Ranger
• 3 breakfasts
• 4 lunches
• 3 dinners
• Cook
• Porters

What's Not Included

• Flights
• Tipping the crew
• Visas
• Additional park fees
• Non-climbing accommodation

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.