Arusha (1400m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500m)

Mount Meru - Duration: 5-7 hours of hiking

After an early morning breakfast in Arusha (1400m), you will be picked up from your hotel and brought to the Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. At this time, the porters will organize and pack the belongings for the hike while you and your guide register with the Tanzania National Park (TANAPA). You will then begin your ascent in Arusha National Park. The first day of hiking is similar to a walking safari; you should expect to see giraffes, zebras, antelope, buffalo, and potentially elephants near the trail. Due to the high possibility of spotting wildlife, an armed ranger, hired through the National Park, is required to hike with our team for the duration of the hike. As you continue hiking, you will pass the Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Mt. Meru. Upon arriving to Miriakamba Hut (2500m), your chef will prepare a hot dinner and washing water for you. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and overnight.

Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Saddle Hut (3500m)

Mount Meru - Duration: 3-5 hours of hiking

After breakfast, you will start ascending up the steep trail along the ridge of the saddle. You may see various wildlife along the way! The trail has views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. When you arrive at camp, you have the option of hiking Little Mt. Meru (3820m) with your guide to further acclimate. You will be served an early dinner, so you can receive ample rest before your midnight summit attempt. Get to sleep by 1900!

Saddle Hut (3500m) – Summit Attempt (4566m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500m)

Mount Meru - Duration: 10-12 hours of hiking

Your guide will wake you at 00:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt at 1:30am. The trail starts off on a steep grade to Rhino Point (3800m) to Cobra Point (4350m). The last hour of the hike you will scamble on a rocky ridge between the crater and inner cliffs of Meru. You will reach the summit of Meru (4565m) at sunrise with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy your views then descend to Saddle Hut for a short break. You will then continue descending to Miriakamba Hut (2500m) for dinner and overnight.

Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Arusha (1400m)

Mount Meru - Duration: 2-3 hours of hiking

After a long rest and breakfast, we will begin our final descent to Momella gate. We will hike through forest and meadows where it is likely to spot wildlife. At the base of Mt. Meru, you will be greeted by our driver who will take you back to Arusha.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

• Items of personal Nature

Positioned at the core of Arusha National Park and roughly 50 miles to the west of Mt. Kilimanjaro lies Mt. Meru, a sprawling volcano that extends to an elevation of 14,980 feet (4,565 meters). Featured as an optimum preparation hike for the likes of Mt. Kilimanjaro due to its substantial altitude and hiking distance, this trek is favored by hikers seeking tranquility away from bustling crowds and seeking a rigorous ascent.

Hiking Mt. Meru, set within Arusha National Park, necessitates the accompaniment of an armed ranger due to the rich wildlife inhabiting the mountain. As one commences their ascend on the lower mountain slopes, it’s common to encounter wildlife species such as elephants, giraffes, and buffalo. Advancing upwards, the trekking trail traces along the northern rim of the volcanic crater, unfolding across a scenic ridge line. Designated huts stationed along the trail serve as resting spots for hikers. Their journey culminates with the glorious sunrise at the summit, accompanied by a breathtaking panorama of Mt. Kilimanjaro and beyond.

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