Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. Transfer to hotel in Arusha for briefing and gear check.
Overnight at the hotel.
Overview
The 6-day trek to Mount Meru is one of Tanzania’s most rewarding adventures. Located inside Arusha National Park, Mount Meru (4,566m) is the second-highest mountain in Tanzania and offers spectacular scenery, rich wildlife, and excellent acclimatization for those preparing to climb Kilimanjaro.
This trek combines mountain hiking with wildlife encounters such as giraffes, buffaloes, and colobus monkeys — making it a unique experience compared to other African peaks.
Ideal as a standalone climb or as preparation before Mount Kilimanjaro.
Itinerary
Day 01 :
Arrival in Arusha
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha National Park. Begin trek from Momella Gate with an armed ranger (due to wildlife presence).
Hike through open grasslands and forest with chances to see giraffes, buffaloes, and monkeys.
Trekking time: 4–6 hours
Overnight at Miriakamba Hut.
Day 03 :
Miriakamba Hut – Saddle Hut (3,570m)
Trek through montane forest into the moorland zone. Enjoy beautiful views of Meru Crater and Ash Cone.
Trekking time: 3–5 hours
Overnight at Saddle Hut.
Optional afternoon hike to Little Meru (3,820m) for acclimatization.
Early midnight start for summit attempt.
Climb steep ridge to reach Socialist Peak, the summit of Mount Meru. Enjoy sunrise views over Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru Crater.
After summit photos, descend back to Saddle Hut for rest, then continue to Miriakamba Hut.
Trekking time: 10–12 hours
Overnight at Miriakamba Hut.
Descend through forest back to Momella Gate. Transfer to Arusha for relaxation.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 :
Departure
Transfer to airport for departure or extension to safari/Kilimanjaro climb.
Includes
- Park entry fees
- Hut fees
- Professional mountain guide
- Armed ranger (required by park)
- Porters and cook
- All meals during trek
- 4x4 transport
- Bottled drinking water
Excludes
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips for crew
- Personal trekking gear