4-Day Mount Meru Trekking Adventure to Socialist Peak

Distance: 10km / 6.2 miles

Hiking time: 4 - 6 hours

Ascent: 1,014m / 3,329ft

Max. altitude: 2,514m / 8,250ft

Habitat: Rainforest

Accommodation: Hut

Meals included: Lunch / Dinner

• Your adventure begins at Momella Gate in Arusha National Park, where you'll complete registration formalities before starting your trek through the lush rainforest.
• The trail is often muddy and slippery, but the dense vegetation and diverse wildlife, including colobus monkeys and buffaloes, make it a fascinating journey.
• You'll reach Miriakamba Hut in the late afternoon, where you'll settle in and enjoy your first night on the mountain.

Overnight: Miriakamba Hut

Distance: 8km / 5 miles

Hiking time: 3 - 5 hours

Ascent: 1,056m / 3,462ft

Max. altitude: 3,570m / 11,712ft

Habitat: Heath and Moorland

Accommodation: Hut

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

• Today's trek takes you out of the rainforest and into the heath and moorland zone. The trail becomes steeper and rockier as you ascend, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
• You'll reach Saddle Hut in the early afternoon, where you can rest and acclimatize to the higher altitude.
• In the afternoon, you have the option to hike Little Meru (3,820m / 12,533ft) for acclimatization and panoramic views.

Overnight: Saddle Hut

Distance: 18km / 11.2 miles

Hiking time: 10 - 12 hours

Ascent: 996m / 3,268ft

Descent: 2,052m / 6,732ft

Max. altitude: 4,566m / 14,980ft

Habitat: Alpine Desert to Rainforest

Accommodation: Hut

Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

• Your summit attempt begins around midnight, with a challenging climb through the alpine desert to Socialist Peak, the highest point of Mount Meru.
• The ascent is steep and demanding, but the reward is an unforgettable sunrise over the vast African plains and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
• After celebrating your achievement at the summit, you'll begin your descent back to Saddle Hut for a short rest before continuing down to Miriakamba Hut.
• The descent is long and tiring, but the lower altitude and lush rainforest provide a welcome change of scenery.

Overnight: Miriakamba Hut

Distance: 10km / 6.2 miles

Hiking time: 2 - 4 hours

Descent: 1,014m / 3,329ft

Max. altitude: 2,514m / 8,250ft

Habitat: Rainforest

Meals included: Breakfast

• On your final day, you'll continue your descent through the lush rainforest to Momella Gate.
• The trail is often muddy and slippery, but the dense vegetation and diverse wildlife make it a fascinating journey.
• Upon reaching Momella Gate, you'll receive your summit certificates and bid farewell to your guides and porters.
• A vehicle will be waiting to take you back to your hotel, where you can relax and celebrate your incredible achievement.