5-Day Mount Meru Trek in Tanzania with Sunrise Summit

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be picked up and transferred to Springlands Hotel (bed and breakfast) or a similar property for your overnight stay.

• Drive from Moshi to Momella Gate. After a short registration at the gate, your walk begins with a fully armed ranger escorting you on the hike. Along the way, you will see wild animals, including buffalo, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, antelopes, and elephants. Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut.

Altitude: 1,500 m - 2,541 m

Hiking time: 4-6 hours

Distance: 10 km

Habitat: Montane Forest

• The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day, but it is a steep climb. The trail takes you slowly along the ridge for spectacular views of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After a hot lunch at Saddle Hut, you can briefly climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820 m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.

Altitude: 2,541 m - 3,570 m

Hiking time: 3-5 hours

Distance: 8 km

Habitat: Forest and Moorland

• Start early at around 1:30 am for a steep climb to Rhino Point (3,800 m) and Cobra Point (4,350 m). You will reach the summit (4,566 m) in time for sunrise, with the possibility of seeing Mt. Kilimanjaro's 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. After a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut, continue the descent to Momella Gate. Once at the gate, it is time to tip your porters, guide, cook, and game ranger.
• After that, your driver will be ready and waiting to transfer you back to Springlands Hotel in Moshi for refreshments, dinner, and overnight.

Note: In icy conditions or strong winds, passing the ridge between Rhino Point and the summit is impossible. Your guide will decide whether or not the conditions are good enough to continue.

Overnight at Springlands Hotel (dinner, bed and breakfast) or similar.

Altitude: 3,570 m - 3,600 m - 4,350 m - 4,566 m - 1,500 m

Hiking time: 12-14 hours

Distance: 5 km ascent and 13 km descent

Habitat: Alpine Desert, Moorland and Montane Forest

• After breakfast, enjoy some leisure time at the hotel in the morning. Depending on your flight schedule, you will then be transferred to the airport to catch your departure flight back home.