Mount Meru 4-Day Extended Climb
4 Days
- Trip type: Guided trek
Max 100 People
From $2,220
Forest Camp – Miriakamba Hut – Saddle Hut – Mount Meru Summit
Mount Meru 4-Day Extended Climb
A 4-day extended trek with an extra acclimatisation day for a more comfortable ascent to Mount Meru summit.
Itinerary
Day 1: Momella Gate to Forest Camp
Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate (1,500m) in Arusha National Park. After park registration, begin your trek through the lush montane forest. The trail follows the ridge with stunning views of Ngurdoto Crater and the Momella Lakes. Watch for colobus monkeys in the canopy, giraffes in the clearings, and tropical birds throughout. Cross several streams and pass through dense vegetation before reaching Forest Camp (2,500m) in the late afternoon.
- Meals: Half board
Day 2: Forest Camp to Miriakamba Hut
- ⛰️ 700m Altitude 📍 8 km Distance ⏱️ 5-6 hours Hiking
- Meals: Full board
Day 3: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
A shorter day for acclimatisation. Ascend through the moorland zone to Saddle Hut (3,700m). After lunch, take an acclimatisation hike to Little Meru (3,800m) for stunning views and to help your body adjust to altitude. Return to Saddle Hut for dinner and early sleep before tomorrow’s summit attempt.
- 500m Altitude 📍 6 km Distance ⏱️ 4-5 hours Hiking
- Meals: Full board
Day 4 Summit Day - Mount Meru Peak
Wake at 2:00 AM for the summit attempt. After hot drinks and light breakfast, begin the steep ascent by torchlight. The trail follows the rocky ridge to the summit cone. Watch the sun rise over Kilimanjaro in spectacular color as you climb. Reach Socialist Peak (4,566m) for panoramic views. After celebration, descend to Miriakamba Hut for lunch, then continue to Momella Gate. Transfer to Arusha.
- ⛰️ 866m Altitude 📍 14 km Distance ⏱️ 9-10 hours Hiking ⛺ Arusha Hotel Stay
- Meals: Full board
The fine print, upfront
What's Covered in Your Journey
What's Included
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All government taxes, levies, and VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Camping Equipment
- Porterage
What's Excluded
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
- Rescue Fee
- Climbing Gear
- Sleeping Bag
What This Trek Costs
1 – 1 Solo
2 – 4 guests
5 – 7 guests
8 – 10 guests
