Activity Arusha, Tanzania

3 Days Mount Meru Trek

5.0 (8 reviews) 3 days Free cancellation Private tour

out of 5

8 reviews

5.0

3 Days Mount Meru Trek — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

3 Days Mount Meru Trek, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

3 Days Itinerary is the best for acclimatization prior to Kilimanjaro climbing; It is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second-highest Peak in Tanzania at 4,568m.

The mountain is located within Tanzania’s gem. The prime location gives trekkers the chance to spot some of the wildlife that inhabits the area. Ascend is quite steep, the route to the summit passes over streams, through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone, and moorland. Summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge, which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater.

Hiking Tours Multi-day Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours 4WD Tours Walking Tours Nature Walks Adventure Tours

At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: MERU SLOPES TOURS AND SAFARIS

Ages: Youth (16–22 years) · Adults (23–45 years) · Seniors (46–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Lunch
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Arrival and Departure transfers
Included: Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
Included: 2 Nights accommodation in Arusha

Not included

Not included: tips
Not included: Tanzania Visa:
Not included: International and internal flights

Itinerary

Day 1 · Miriakamba Hut (Full board)

Mount Meru

8 min Admission included

Drive from the Hotel in Arusha to Momela Gate. After a short registration at the Gate, our walk will begin with a full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.

Miriakamba Hut

Day 2 · Saddle Hut (Full board)

Mount Meru

8 min Admission included

Walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut, we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner and overnight night at Saddle Hut

Miriakamba Hut

Day 3 · Saddle Hut to the summit to Miriakamba Hut

Mount Meru

8 min Admission included

We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). Reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. Final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater.

Take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate. Returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to Arusha at overnight at the hotel. Saddle Hut to the summit to Momella Gate: 12-14 hours walking.