Overview
Mount Meru offers a spectacular trekking experience, with breathtaking landscapes and wildlife along the way. The summit provides an incredible view, including a backdrop of Kilimanjaro at sunrise. Meru is an excellent preparation hike for Kilimanjaro, or a challenging trek in its own right for those not planning to climb the higher peak.
At 4,000 feet shorter than Kilimanjaro, Meru remains a striking and impressive climb. It serves as a great acclimatization hike or a rewarding adventure on its own. While our climbing itineraries are private, it’s common for multiple groups to join on the lower slopes of Meru. For those short on time, the three-day itinerary allows you to reach the summit over a long weekend.
Itinerary
Momela Route 3 days
DAY 1 - ARUSHA - MOMELLA GATE - MIRIAKAMBA HUTS
You’ll be picked up from your Arusha hotel and transferred to the Momella Gate of Arusha National Park, where you’ll go through the necessary pre-climb formalities.
Today’s hiking takes you across the open grasslands of the park in the company of an armed ranger. As you’re inside a national park, you’ll have an excellent chance of spotting game such as elephants, giraffes, buffalo, monkeys, and much more during the day.
In the afternoon, you’ll begin to climb into the rainforest, where you’ll overnight in the Miriakamba huts.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 - MIRIAKAMBA HUTS - SADDLE HUTS
You’ll pass from the lush rainforest and into the more spartan heath zone today, with giant clumps of heather and other moorland scrub dotting the terrain.
Hiking along the ridge of the Mount Meru Crater, you’ll have breathtaking views of both the crater and the Ash Tray.
For those with a little extra energy, there’s the option to ascend to the peak of Little Mount Meru for a panoramic view of Arusha and its surrounds.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 - SADDLE HUTS - SUMMIT - ARUSHA
You’ll be up very early today. Around midnight, in fact!
It’s a steep trail that separates you from the summit of Mt. Meru and your trail takes you via Rhino Point and Cobra Point through volcanic terrain before you finally reach Socialist Point.
From here, you’ll experience a stunning sunset via of Arusha and the surrounding landscape before beginning your descent back to the Momella Gate.
A driver will meet you at the conclusion of your adventure to take you to your Arusha accommodation.
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Climbing cost
Included
- Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- 3 Season mountain tents
- Double layered Sleeping Mats
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters
- 3 meals daily while on the mountain
- Filtered water throughout the trek
- Pre & Post Trek accommodation at the Parkview Inn
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- 2- way private airport transfers
- Oxygen cylinder
- Oximeter
Excluded
- Flights
- Tips to mountain crew
- Items of a personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Travel Insurance