4 Days Mount Meru Climb

Mount Meru Itineraries

4 Days Mount Meru Climb

4 Days Mount Meru Climb

Arusha, Tanzania
Duration

4 Days

Tour Type

Adventure

Group Size

10-20 People

Languages

Any Language

Overview

Mount Meru is one of Africa's most beautiful volcanoes, and it is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,5685m, the fifth highest in Africa.

The mountain is located within Arusha National Park, Tanzania's gem. This prime location gives walkers the opportunity to spot some of the birds and View that inhabit the area. Many climbers prefers to do 4 Days Mount Meru Climb for those who are physically fit. The ascend is quite steep, the route to the summit passes over streams, through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone and moorland. The summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge, which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater.

Include / Exclude

Included

  • Return Transfer Arusha National Park
  • 3/2 Nights overnight at the Mountain huts
  • Trained and experienced Mountain guide & chef
  • All meals while on the Mountain
  • All park fees including VAT
  • Ranger fees
  • Crew Salaries and fees
  • Rescue fee

Excluded

  • Arrival & departure transfers
  • Accommodation in Arusha.
  • Tanzania Visa
  • Tips/ Gratitude for crew
  • All items of person Nature

Tour Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arusha Meriakamba Hut (Full board)

We drive from Arusha to Momela Gate. After a short registration at the Gate, our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route.

Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.

Elevation (m): (1,387 m to (1,500 m)

Elevation(ft): 4,921 ft) to 3,000 ft )

Distance: 10 km

Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest.

Arusha Meriakamba Hut Weather
Arusha Meriakamba Hut View
Arusha Meriakamba Hut
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Day 2 : Meriakamba Saddle Hut (Full board)

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

We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Meriakamba Hut.

Elevation(m): 3,570 m to 4,565m to 2,514m

Elevation(ft): 14,977ft to 11,712 ft to 8,250ft

Distance: 5 km up 13 km down

Hiking Time: 10 12 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.

Meriakamba Saddle Hut View
Meriakamba Saddle Hut Top
Meriakamba Saddle Hut Trekking
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Day 3 : Saddle Hut Summit Day (Full board)

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

We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to Arusha town.

Elevation(m): 3,570 m to 4,565m to 2,514m

Elevation(ft): 14,977ft to 11,712 ft to 8,250ft

Distance: 5 km up 13 km down

Hiking Time: 12 14 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.

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Saddle Hut View
Saddle Hut Top
Saddle Hut Trekking
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Day 4 : Summit to Meriakamba Hut to Momella Gate to Arusha (Full board)

We take a short and fast descent way through open grassland and mixed forest, with the possibility of seeing View before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning.

The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to Arusha town.

Elevation(m): 2,514 m to 1,500 m to 1,387 m

Elevation(ft): 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft to 4,921ft

Distance: 10 km

Hiking time: 2-4 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest

Meriakamba Hut to Momella Gate View
Meriakamba Hut to Momella Gate Route
Meriakamba Hut to Momella Gate Board

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4 Days Mount Meru Climb Faq's

Before setting foot on Mount Meru, it helps to know the details. Our FAQs cover routes, conditions, and essentials, making your climb smoother, safer, and filled with memorable moments in Tanzania’s breathtaking Arusha National Park.

According to our experts, climbing Mount Meru is considered moderately strenuous. This is because some parts of the trail are complex. However, one thing to note is that the climb is shorter than Kilimanjaro. Therefore, we recommend doing this climb as a pre-acclimatisation trek before climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

No, you don't need any technical climbing expertise before. But if you're in good shape and used to long walks, the ascent will be more fun.

Along the way, you will stay in mountain huts. These are simple yet comfortable accommodations, featuring communal bathrooms and other amenities that keep you safe from the elements on the mountain.

You can see giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, monkeys, and possibly elephants in the lower stages of the hike, as the mountain is located within Arusha National Park.

Your mountain chef will make all of your meals, including breakfast, lunch, and supper. They are suitable for you and made to provide you with energy.

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