Tanzania · Trekking

4-Day Mount Meru Hiking Tour from Arusha with Summit Ascent

4 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Climb from Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut on the opening day of your Mount Meru trek
02 Take on the steeper ascent to Saddle Hut with an optional climb to Little Meru Peak
03 Reach Big Meru Peak at 4566m on a midnight summit push across a rocky path
04 Descend via Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate after completing the mountain route

Climb Mount Meru on a classic 4-day trek from Arusha, starting at Momella Gate and ascending through Miriakamba Hut and Saddle Hut to the summit at 4566m. Along the way, tackle a steeper second-day ascent and choose whether to attempt Little Meru Peak in the afternoon. Your summit push begins at midnight, crossing a rocky path to reach Big Meru Peak before descending back to Saddle Hut and then down via Miriakamba. This journey combines mountain exploration, hut accommodation, and rewarding elevation gains on one of Tanzania's iconic hikes.

Wake up at midnight and have tea before starting the climb to Big Meru Peak.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Zanzibar, Mount Meru

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut Trek

You will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha. After breakfast, depart Moshi at about 8:30 a.m. for Momella Gate. Make the payment and start the climb, with a picnic lunch at the first hut, Miriakamba Hut.
Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut.

Duration: 3.5 hours
Elevation: 1597m/5240ft to 2503m/8212ft
Altitude gained: 906 m

Day 02

Steep Ascent to Saddle Hut

After breakfast, climb to the second hut, Saddle Hut. This section is steeper than the first part and takes about 2.5 hours.
During the afternoon, you can decide to attempt climbing Little Meru Peak and return. Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.

Elevation: 2503m/8212ft to 3560m/11,680ft
Altitude gained: 1057 m

Day 03

Midnight Summit Push to Big Meru Peak

Wake up at midnight and have tea before starting the climb to Big Meru Peak. Proceed to the summit, crossing the rocky path, and return to Saddle Hut for breakfast. The rest of the day will be spent resting.

Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay at Saddle Hut.

Elevation: 3560m/11,680ft to 4566m/14980ft
Altitude gained: 1006 m
Descent to 3560m/11680ft
Altitude lost: 1006 m

Day 04

Descent to Momella Gate via Miriakamba

Leave Saddle Hut and descend to Momella Gate via the first hut, Miriakamba, where you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Wonders Hotel 4 stars B&B.
Transfer to your journey home, safari, or a relaxing trip to Zanzibar.

Elevation: 3560m/11,680ft to 1597m/5240ft
Altitude lost: 1963m

Where this trip takes you

Momella Gate, Miriakamba Hut, Saddle Hut, Big Meru Peak

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Meru trekking, according to the itinerary
Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder and CPR-certified guide
Proper ration for the mountain crew (cook and porters)
Pre- and post-accommodation (2 nights bed and breakfast)
Airport transfers
Meals according to the itinerary
Drinking water and full-board meals
All national park and hut fees, crew permits, and VAT
Rescue fees and emergency evacuation coverage with AMREF
Fair and sustainable crew wages
Gate transfers
Complimentary oxygen cylinder

What's Not Included

Flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance (required)
Gamow bag
Medication
Tips for porters and mountain crew (20% industry standard recommended)
Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc.
Energy food and beverages, alcoholic drinks, and soft drinks
Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
Additional lodge nights, if there is an early descent from the mountain, are USD 150 per room

What to bring

SLEEPING BAG
- Sleeping bag (rated 10 degrees F/-25 degrees C or colder is recommended)
- Sleeping pad and repair kit
CLOTHING
- You want your inner layer to be wicking - no cotton
- The next layer should be insulating and warm, and the top layer should be waterproof but breathable. You will need clothes for hiking during the day, lounging in the evening, and sleeping. Layers are important, as temperatures vary greatly.
- Your clothing should be lightweight, breathable, hand-washable, and quick-drying
- Shorts, mid-thigh or longer
- Long pants (zip-off pants are very useful)
- Short-sleeved shirts, long-sleeved shirts, undergarments, socks
- Sports bras for women (roads can be bumpy), sweater, jacket, windbreaker, rain jacket, pants, or rain poncho
COLD WEATHER CLOTHING
- Long underwear, fleece jacket or wool sweater, fleece pants, mittens and/or gloves (waterproof, one thin pair, one thick pair that can be layered)
- Wool or pile hat, balaclava or neck gaiter, hand and foot warmers
  (chemically activated), down jacket or parka (for temperatures below freezing plus wind)
FOOTWEAR
- Be sure to break in your shoes before the hike
- Trekking shoes for hiking during the day, preferably warm, waterproof, and with ankle support - not too light and not too heavy
- Tennis shoes or sandals for lounging in the evening, hiking socks for warmer conditions, and wool socks for colder conditions
BAGGAGE
- A large duffel bag or backpack with a rain cover is for support crews, and a daypack and rain cover are for you to carry.

Know before you go

We believe the tourism industry has an obligation and a great opportunity to protect the world's natural habitats, cultural heritage sites, and communities. We actively promote environmental sustainability and social responsibility.
As a Partner for Responsible Travel, we are proud members and active supporters of the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP), which is an International Mountain Explorers Connection (IMEC) initiative. KPAP raises public awareness regarding the proper treatment of porters on Kilimanjaro and assists climbing companies with implementing procedures that ensure fair and ethical treatment of their porters.
Every climb is audited to ensure crewmembers are provided proper salaries, tips, food, equipment, and sleeping conditions. We think it's pretty great, and our clients do as well.

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