4-Day Mount Meru Trekking
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Overview
Mount Meru (4,566m), Tanzania’s second-highest peak, offers an exciting and rewarding trekking experience. The route passes through lush rainforests, open moorlands, and dramatic ridges, with breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro and the Meru Crater. The trek is accompanied by an armed ranger due to the presence of wildlife in Arusha National Park, making it a unique combination of trekking and safari.
Included/Exclude
- Mount Meru park fees and trekking permits
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide(s)
- Armed park ranger for safety
- Porters and cook for logistics and meals
- Accommodation in mountain huts
- Meals as per the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Drinking water and hot beverages
- Round-trip transfers from Arusha
- First aid kit
- Personal trekking gear (boots, sleeping bag, poles)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides, porters, and cook ($10–$20 per day recommended)
- Extra snacks, beverages, and personal expenses
- Hotel accommodation before/after the trek
Tour Plan
- Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 4–6 hours | Elevation Gain: 1,014m
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Pick up from Arusha in the morning and drive to Momella Gate (1-hour drive).
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Meet the trekking team (guide, porters, and armed ranger) and complete registration.
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Start trekking through savanna, acacia woodlands, and montane forests, with chances to spot buffalo, giraffes, warthogs, and colobus monkeys.
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Stop for lunch at Fig Tree Arch, a natural landmark.
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Arrive at Miriakamba Hut (2,514m) in the late afternoon. Rest and enjoy the sunset with views of Kilimanjaro.
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Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Distance: 8 km | Hiking Time: 3–5 hours | Elevation Gain: 1,056m
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Breakfast at Miriakamba Hut, followed by a steep ascent through montane forest and giant heather zones.
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Reach Mgongo wa Tembo (Elephant Ridge) viewpoint for stunning views of Meru Crater and the Ash Cone.
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Lunch at Saddle Hut (3,570m).
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In the afternoon, an optional short trek to Little Meru (3,820m) for acclimatization and panoramic views.
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Early dinner and rest in preparation for the summit attempt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance: 15 km | Hiking Time: 10–12 hours | Elevation Gain: 996m ascent, 1,052m descent
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Midnight wake-up for a light breakfast before the summit push.
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Trek via Rhinoceros Point (3,800m) and Cobra Point (4,350m), passing along the crater rim.
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Reach Socialist Peak (4,566m) at sunrise, with stunning views of Kilimanjaro, Meru Crater, and the Great Rift Valley.
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Take photos, enjoy the moment, then descend back to Saddle Hut for breakfast.
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Continue descending to Miriakamba Hut (2,514m) for lunch and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 3–4 hours | Elevation Loss: 1,014m
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Leisurely descent through the forest, spotting wildlife along the way.
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Arrive at Momella Gate, where certificates of achievement are awarded.
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Transfer back to Arusha, arriving in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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