Tanzania · Trekking

3-Day Mount Meru Trek with Socialist Peak Sunrise

3 Days Round trip from QQCX+7R4 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trek through diverse climate zones, from afro-montane forest to alpine desert
02 Encounter abundant wildlife, including buffalo, along the forest trail
03 Enjoy stunning views from the summit of Little Meru
04 Witness a breathtaking sunrise and panoramic vistas from Socialist Peak

Embark on a thrilling 3-day trek to Mount Meru, walking through the enchanting afro-montane forest before reaching Saddle Hut in the mesmerizing alpine desert zone. Along the way, encounter abundant wildlife and enjoy stunning views from the summit of Little Meru. Your climb culminates at Socialist Peak, where a breathtaking sunrise and panoramic vistas, often including Kilimanjaro, reward your efforts. Return with unforgettable memories of one of Tanzania's most scenic mountain treks.

Your climb culminates at Socialist Peak, where a breathtaking sunrise and panoramic vistas, often including Kilimanjaro, reward your efforts.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha National Park to Miriakamba Hut

You are collected from your hotel in the morning and transferred to Arusha National Park. At Momella Gate, registration formalities are completed before setting off with your guide and an armed ranger - there is abundant wildlife in the forests.

This forest section is incredibly scenic, with strangler figs and the possibility of seeing buffalo grazing in one of the clearings. In the late afternoon, you reach a viewpoint before continuing to Miriakamba Hut for dinner.

Day 02

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut via Little Meru

Set off from Miriakamba Hut, initially still in the forest zone, but within a few hours you will reach Saddle Hut for lunch in the alpine desert zone.

In the afternoon, you can take a walk to the summit of Little Meru (Alt: 12,532 ft / 3820 m) for stunning views before heading back to Saddle Hut for dinner.

Day 03

Socialist Peak Summit and Return to Arusha

Rise early, and your hard work is rewarded at dawn as the sun rises in the east. Kilimanjaro is normally clearly visible from here, and the sheer cliffs of the crater fall dramatically 1000 feet or more.

After taking photos at Socialist Peak (Alt: 14,978 ft / 4,565 m), you return to base camp at Saddle Hut for a quick refuel. After brunch, you begin the long hike all the way back to Momella Gate. Here, you are met by your driver, who transfers you back to your accommodation for that well-deserved shower.