4-Day Mount Meru Trek from Moshi with Wildlife and Summit Views

• You will depart the hotel at 0800hrs and head to Momella Gate, the starting point of the trek. The drive to the gate is roughly an hour and a half. After registration, you will start your trek accompanied by an armed ranger. Along the route, you will catch spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Momella lakes. You will encounter animals such as cape buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs, and bushbucks, to name a few. Your trek will end at Miriakamba Hut, where you will be spending the night.

Distance covered: 6km / 3.5mi
Approx. time taken: 4 - 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

• Today's trek takes you along a steep path on the ridge of the saddle. Amazing views of the Meru Crater, the Ash Cone, and Little Meru can be seen along the way. While trekking through the forest, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and attractive wildflowers. Common animals include buffaloes and the black-and-white Colobus monkey. Your trek will end at Saddle Hut, where you will be spending the night. After resting at the camp, you will set off on an hour-long acclimatization trek to Little Meru (3810m), then head back down to Saddle Hut.

Distance covered: 6.5km / 4mi
Approx. time taken: 3 - 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

• You will wake up just after midnight for a light meal, then start your final ascent to Socialist Peak at the top of Big Meru. The trail to the summit is steep, and you will be climbing through gravel and rocky ridges. At the summit, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Meru Crater and Ash Cone. Occasionally, animals such as klipspringers and mountain reedbucks can be seen over the rocky terrain. After the summit, you will descend to Miriakamba Hut, where you will be spending the night.

Distance covered: 19km / 12mi
Approx. time taken: 10 - 12 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

• After breakfast, you will begin your final descent to Momella Gate. You will use the southern route to descend. During your descent, you will pass through the montane forest and by the fabulous Fig Tree Arch. Upon arrival at Momella Gate, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town.

Distance covered: 14km / 8.5mi
Approx. time taken: 4 - 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included