Tanzania · Hiking

5-Day Mount Meru Trek from Arusha with Meru Falls Hike

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Hike through tropical trails under a banana canopy near Mount Meru
  • 02 Hear brilliant legendary stories about Meru from your guide
  • 03 Reach the gigantic and refreshing Meru Falls at 2200 metres
  • 04 Enjoy scenic village landscapes on a rewarding hike from Arusha

Embark on an adventurous trekking tour to Mount Meru, a dormant stratovolcano located 70 kilometres west of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Hike through local villages and tropical trails, hear legendary stories about Meru from your guide, and reach the refreshing Meru Falls. Along the way, enjoy scenic landscapes and a rewarding mountain experience from Arusha.

The altitude here is 2200 metres, and the falls are gigantic and refreshing.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Mount Meru
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Mount Meru Day Hike to Meru Falls

  • 08:00 am - 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.

  • 09:00 am - Start hiking and follow the tropical trails under the banana canopy while listening to brilliant legendary stories about Meru from your guide. Most of the hike feels like walking up a steep hill, passing farms and village houses along the way.

  • 12:00 pm - The hike will definitely build up your appetite, which is why you will stop at a comfortable spot for lunch.

  • 01:00 pm - After lunch, continue hiking for another hour until you reach Meru Falls. The altitude here is 2200 metres, and the falls are gigantic and refreshing. You may even take a dip if you are feeling adventurous.

  • 04:00 pm - After spending a few hours relaxing and enjoying the scenery, begin the hike back to the center.

  • 05:00 pm - Return to the center and transfer back to your residence or hotel in Arusha Town.

Mount Meru, banana canopy, Meru Falls

Where this trip takes you

Mount Meru, banana canopy, Meru Falls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 2 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking African tour guide
  • Park fees
  • Tax
  • Gate transfer
  • Crew wages
  • Ranger
  • 3 breakfasts
  • 4 lunches
  • 3 dinners

What's Not Included

  • Cook
  • Porters

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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