4 Days Mt. Meru Trekking

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Mount Meru has been labelled ‘Kilimanjaro’s little brother’ due to the fact that it is the second highest mountain in Tanzania. The four day hike allows you to analyze the scenic landscapes in a leisurely manner but Mount Meru trekking will challenge your body’s limits. The climb to the summit doesn’t require an athlete or an extreme alpinist but you should be in relatively good shape. The elevated viewpoint of the Arusha National Park allows you to discover the beauty that lies in the savannah plains featuring bursts of colorful vegetation and the scattered wildlife. The towering Mount Kilimanjaro can be spotted in the distance of the landscape. Tranquil hikes through the luscious canopies and the narrow trails enclosing the U shaped crater provide you with the perfect opportunity to clear your mind. Reaching the summit is an experience you are unlikely to forget.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1:MOMELA GATE -MIRIAKAMBA HUTS : 13.8km/ 8.6 m

Elevation:1597m/5240ft to 2503m/8212ft
Altitude gained: 906m

After breakfast depart Arusha about 8:30 a.m drive to Momella gate. Make reservation and start the climb with picnic lunch to the first hut called Miriakamba hut. Dinner and overnight – Miriakamba hut (3 ½ hrs).

Day 2: MIRIAKAMBA HUTS – SADDLE HUTS: 6.1km/ 3.8mi | 2.5 hrs

Elevation: 2503m/8212ft to 3560m/11,680ft
Altitude gained: 1057m

After breakfast we proceed with a climb to second hut called Saddle. This is too steep part compared to the first part (2 ½). During the afternoon, client can decide to attempt climbing little Meru peak and back. Dinner and overnight – Saddle hut.

Day 3: SADDLE HUT- SUMMIT : 5.5km/ 3.4mi :DESCEND TO SADDLE HUT – MIRIAKAMBA HUT

Elevation: 3560m/11,680ft to 4566m/14980ft
Altitude gained: 1006m
Descent to 3560m/11680ft
Altitude lost: 1006m

Wake up at middle-night and have a cup of tea before starting attempt big Meru peak. Proceed to summit crossing rocky path and back to Saddle hut for full breakfast then descend to Miriakamba hut. The day will be spent resting. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Miriakamba hut.