Tanzania · Trekking

3-Day Mount Meru Climb in Arusha National Park with Sunrise Summit

3 Days Round trip from Tanzania Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy stunning views of Mount Meru Crater, Cinder Cone, and Little Meru Peak
02 Trek through Arusha National Park with chances to spot Cape buffalo, giraffe, warthog, bushbuck, and colobus monkeys
03 Reach the summit of Mount Meru at sunrise with possible views of Kilimanjaro above the clouds
04 Follow a dramatically narrow ridge line between the steep inner cliffs and the crater's outer wall

Embark on an exhilarating Mount Meru climb in Tanzania within the breathtaking Arusha National Park. This challenging trek offers spectacular scenery, rewarding summit views, and the chance to encounter wildlife along the trail, making it a compelling alternative for those unable to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Over three days, hike from Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut and Saddle Hut before reaching the summit in time for sunrise.

Walk steeply from Rhino Point to Cobra Point, then reach the summit of Mount Meru (4,566 m) in time for sunrise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Arusha National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut Trek

Distance covered: 6 km. Approximate time taken: 5 hours.
You will leave your hotel at 08:00 in Arusha/Moshi and drive about one and a half hours to Momella Gate, the starting point of the first day of the Mt. Meru trek. After check-in, begin your trek in the company of an armed ranger, who will help protect you from wild animals in Arusha National Park as you head toward Mount Meru. Along the route, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Momella Lakes. You may also spot animals such as Cape buffalo, giraffe, warthog, and bushbuck. Your first day's trek ends at Miriakamba Hut, where you will spend the night.

Day 02

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut via Saddle Ridge

Distance covered: 7 km. Approximate time taken: 4 hours.
The second day's hike takes you along the steep path on the saddle ridge. Enjoy stunning views of Mount Meru Crater, Cinder Cone, and Little Meru Peak. Watch for wildlife and amazing wildflowers as you walk through the forest. Common animals include buffalo and black-and-white colobus monkeys. Your hike ends at Saddle Hut, where you will spend the night. After resting at camp, embark on a 1-hour acclimatization hike to Little Meru before returning to Saddle Hut.

Day 03

Summit Mount Meru and Descend to Momella Gate

Distance covered: 28 km. Approximate time taken: 13-14 hours.
We start early in the morning, at least 7:30 am. Walk steeply from Rhino Point to Cobra Point, then reach the summit of Mount Meru (4,566 m) in time for sunrise. There is a chance to see the peak of Kilimanjaro above the clouds. The final part of the hike follows a dramatically narrow ridge line between the steep inner cliffs and the crater's sloping outer wall. After a short break and brunch at Saddle Hut, continue down to Miriakamba Hut and finally to Momella Gate. From there, your transfer will pick you up and return you to your accommodation in Arusha/Moshi.