Tanzania · Hiking

1-Day Mount Meru Hike from Arusha with Meru Falls

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Begin the day at Tengeru Cultural Center with herbal tea and a hike briefing
  • 02 Follow tropical trails beneath a banana canopy past farms and village houses
  • 03 Hear your guide's legendary stories about Mount Meru along the route
  • 04 Reach the magnificent Meru Falls and take a refreshing dip
  • 05 Enjoy scenic breaks and a rewarding day hike from Arusha

Embark on an exhilarating one-day climb to Mount Meru from Arusha. After a briefing at Tengeru Cultural Center, follow your guide along tropical trails beneath a banana canopy, passing farms and village houses while hearing legendary stories about Meru. Stop for lunch along the way before continuing to the magnificent Meru Falls, where you can relax, enjoy the scenery, and even take a refreshing dip. Return to Arusha town at the end of the day with memorable views and a rewarding hiking experience.

Stop for lunch along the way before continuing to the magnificent Meru Falls, where you can relax, enjoy the scenery, and even take a refreshing dip.

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

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: The hike begins, following tropical trails under a banana canopy while listening to your guide's brilliant legendary stories about Meru. Most of the route feels like walking up a steep hill, passing farms and village houses along the way.

  • 12:00 pm: By now, the hike will have built up your appetite, so you will stop at a comfortable spot for lunch.

  • 13:00 pm: After lunch, continue hiking for another hour until you reach Meru Falls. The altitude here is 22000 meters. The falls are gigantic and refreshing, and you may take a dip if you are feeling adventurous.

  • 16:00 pm: After spending a few hours relaxing and enjoying the scenery, begin the return walk back to the center.

  • 17:00 hours: Arrive back at the center, where you will be transferred to your residence or hotel in Arusha town.

Tengeru Cultural Center, banana canopy trails, Meru Falls

Where this trip takes you

Tengeru Cultural Center, banana canopy trails, Meru Falls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide
  • Park fees
  • Tax
  • Gate transfer
  • Crew wages
  • Ranger
  • Food
  • 3 breakfasts
  • 4 lunches
  • 3 dinners
  • Other
  • Guide
  • 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.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Arusha.

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