Mount Meru – 4 Days Overview

Mount Meru (4,566m) is Tanzania’s second-highest peak and a striking volcanic mountain located inside Arusha National Park. This 4-day trek is the most recommended itinerary, allowing climbers more time for acclimatization and rest before the summit push. The trail passes through lush rainforest teeming with wildlife, open heath and moorland, and dramatic volcanic landscapes along the crater rim.
With hut accommodations (Miriakamba Hut and Saddle Hut) and an armed ranger accompanying the group for safety, the trek is both comfortable and adventurous. Climbers are rewarded with breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro, the Meru Crater, and the vast plains of Arusha.

DAY O: ARRIVAL TO TANZANIA.
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro international airport and transferred to your hotelin Moshi town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

DAY 1: ARUSHA – MOMELLA GATE – MIRIAKAMBA HUT
Elevation: 1,500m to 2,514m
Distance: ~10 km
Time: 4–6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
After breakfast, drive to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. Following registration, you’ll begin trekking with an armed ranger. The trail climbs gently through the forest, where you may encounter giraffes, buffalo, warthogs, and monkeys. In the afternoon, you’ll reach Miriakamba Hut (2,514m) for dinner and overnight.

DAY 2: MIRIAKAMBA HUT – SADDLE HUT
Elevation: 2,514m to 3,570m
Distance: ~8 km
Time: 3–5 hours
Habitat: Heath and Moorland
Today’s trek is shorter but steeper, taking you from rainforest into moorland. The path winds through giant heathers and rocky outcrops with views of Mount Meru’s crater and the towering Ash Cone. Arrive at Saddle Hut (3,570m) by early afternoon, giving you time to rest, explore Little Meru (3,820m) as an acclimatization hike, and prepare for your midnight summit attempt.

DAY 3: SADDLE HUT – SUMMIT (SOCIALIST PEAK) – MIRIAKAMBA HUT
Elevation: 3,570m to 4,566m, then descend to 2,514m
Distance: ~19 km
Time: 10–12 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert, Rocky Crater Rim, Montane Forest
At around midnight, you’ll begin your summit push with headlamps. The path climbs steeply along the crater rim past Rhino Point (3,800m) and Cobra Point (4,350m). Reaching Socialist Peak (4,566m) at sunrise rewards you with spectacular views of Kilimanjaro and the Meru Crater. After photos and celebration, descend back to Saddle Hut for rest and continue down to Miriakamba Hut for your last night on the mountain.

DAY 4: MIRIAKAMBA HUT – MOMELLA GATE – ARUSHA
Elevation: 2,514m to 1,500m
Distance: ~10 km
Time: 2–4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Enjoy a relaxed descent through the forest, spotting wildlife along the way. Once you reach Momella Gate, you’ll sign out and receive your summit certificate. Your driver will then transfer you back to Arusha, where you can continue with your safari plans or head back to your hotel for rest.


DAY 5: HOTEL TO AIRPORT
After breakfast, you continue with your travel plans or take a transfer to the Kilimanjaro Airport.

KILIMANJARO ROUTES

• marangu route
• Machame route
• Lemosho route
• Shira route
• Rongai route
• Northern Circuit route
• Umbwe route

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