Tanzania · Trekking

4-Day Mount Meru Climb with Summit Sunrise and Wildlife Encounters

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Encounter elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, and antelope along the trail
02 Enjoy spectacular views of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone
03 Reach the summit for sunrise with possible views of Kilimanjaro above the clouds
04 Experience the exhilarating climb along a spectacular narrow ridgeline
05 Descend through open grassland and mixed forest with more wildlife-spotting opportunities

Embark on a thrilling 4-day Mount Meru climb in Tanzania, combining mountain trekking with rewarding wildlife encounters along the trail. Admire spectacular views of the Meru Crater and Ash Cone, ascend to the summit for a breathtaking sunrise, and traverse a stunning narrow ridgeline high above the crater. The adventure ends with a scenic descent through open grasslands and mixed forest, with more chances to spot wildlife along the way.

We reach the summit (4,566 m) in time for sunrise, with the possibility of seeing Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Momela Gate to Miriakamba Hut

We drive from Arusha to Momela Gate.
After a short registration at the gate, our walk begins with a fully armed ranger escorting us.
Along the way, we can see wild animals, including elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, and antelope.
Dinner and overnight stay at Miriakamba Hut.

Day 02

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut via Little Meru

The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day, but it is a steep climb.
The walk offers spectacular views of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone.
After a hot lunch at Saddle Hut, we can briefly climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820 m) for superb sunset views.
Dinner and overnight stay at Saddle Hut.

Day 03

Saddle Hut to the Summit and Back to Miriakamba Hut

We start early at around 1:30 a.m. and climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m) and Cobra Point (4,350 m).
We reach the summit (4,566 m) in time for sunrise, with the possibility of seeing Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds.
The final part of the climb follows a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the crater's sloping outer wall.
We rest briefly and have brunch at Saddle Hut before descending to Miriakamba Hut.

Day 04

Miriakamba Hut to Momela Gate

We take a short and fast descent through open grassland and mixed forest, with the possibility of seeing wildlife.
We reach Momela Gate in the late morning, where the return transfer will be waiting to take us back to our hotel in Arusha/Moshi.