3-Day Mount Meru Trekking Tour with Wildlife and Summit Sunrise

We depart Moshi or Arusha for Momella Gate in Arusha National Park for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins in open grassland with an armed ranger, as the possibility of seeing wildlife - giraffe, zebras, antelope, elephant, and buffalo - is high. Our hike on the Southern Route takes us through the rainforest to Maio Waterfalls and Fig Tree Arch until we reach Miriakamba Huts, situated in a grassy glade.

We continue climbing through the rainforest until we enter the heath zone, accompanied by giant heather and other moorland vegetation. Along the ridge of the saddle, we have views of Mount Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. After arriving at Saddle Huts, there is an option to hike to the top of Little Mount Meru for superb views and to further aid acclimatization.

Very early in the morning, around midnight, we begin our climb to the summit. The trail is steep to Rhino Point and then Cobra Point. The path continues along the ridge of ash and rock to the summit - Socialist Peak. Here, we enjoy magnificent views of Kilimanjaro and the sunrise before returning to Miriakamba Huts.