4-Day Mount Meru Climb through Arusha National Park

• Distance: 6 km, Hiking Time: 5 hours.

After breakfast, before departure, you will have a general briefing about your 4-day Mount Meru trek and check your trekking equipment. You will be picked up from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. The drive to Arusha National Park takes about an hour. Once your guide has completed the necessary paperwork, the journey continues to Momella Gate, the starting point of your trek.

You can see giraffes, zebras, and many other animals along the way. Due to the wildlife in the park, you will be escorted from Momella Gate by an armed park ranger. The route takes you through the Ngare Nanyuki River; while walking along the river, you can see herds of buffalo, baboons, and other animals.

Soon, the Mount Meru trek takes you through the forest on the first day. After about two hours, you will reach the small Mayo Falls, where a meadow is an ideal place for your picnic. After relaxing, continue hiking to the "Bow Fig Tree," a unique tree that spans the path like a gate. After another 2 hours, you will reach Miriakamba Hut. Here, you will spend your first night on Mount Meru and relax for the next day of hiking. Lunch and dinner are included.

• Distance: 7 km, Hiking Time: 4 hours.

After breakfast, the hike on the second day takes you through dense forest with mosses and beard lichen. After 3 hours, you will reach the Mgongo wa Tembo (Elephant Ridge) viewpoint. The hike is partly on wooden steps, as the path is steep and slippery in places. From this point, you have a magnificent view of the large blown-out crater.

After a brief pause, the second hike continues from montane rainforest into thinning scrub as you make your way to Saddle Hut. After lunch, you can climb to the top of Little Mount Meru (3820 m). This trek will reward you with great views of Arusha National Park all the way to Mount Kilimanjaro. Tomorrow is the summit day, so you will start early. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

• Distance: 19 km, Hiking Time: 14 hours.

After a hot drink, your trek to the top of Mount Meru begins around 8:00 AM. In the morning, you pass through the bush to Rhino Point. The path becomes increasingly demanding, and you will encounter some easy climbing passages.

As soon as the sun rises behind Kilimanjaro and the plain below Mount Meru begins to glow in a reddish-orange light, the strenuous ascent is quickly forgotten. After reaching Socialist Peak, return to Saddle Hut for lunch and a hot drink on the descent, then continue to Miriakamba Hut, arriving in the early afternoon. Here, you can rest and enjoy your summit success. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.

• Distance: 13 km, Hiking Time: 3 hours.

After breakfast, the descent continues to Momella Gate along the Northern Route. On the way, you will see animals such as buffalo, baboons, and elephants again. After a 3-hour walk, you will arrive at Momella Gate, where your driver will be waiting for you.

You will return to your hotel after saying goodbye to your mountain team. Breakfast and lunch are included.