Mount Meru

3 Days Mount Meru Climbing

Duration: 3 Days
Mountain: Mount Meru
Price: On request

Tour Overview

The 3 Days Mount Meru Climb is a tough but very satisfying trek up Tanzania’s second-highest mountain (4,566m), in Arusha National Park. Many people climb Meru as a warm-up for Kilimanjaro, but it’s a great trip on its own if you want a shorter high-altitude climb with big views and plenty of plants and animals.

You start at Momella Gate and walk through forest where you may see buffalo, giraffes, baboons and colobus monkeys. You sleep at Miriakamba Hut and then at Saddle Hut. On summit night you set off before dawn for Socialist Peak, passing Rhino Point and Cobra Point on the way. The path is steep and hard work, but the views are wide: Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngurdoto Crater and the Great Rift Valley.

Because the park has a lot of wildlife, armed rangers walk with the groups. So in three days you get a bit of safari and a real mountain climb.

Good for:

Climbers who are short on time
Anyone acclimatizing for Kilimanjaro
Hikers who want wildlife, views and varied ground underfoot

Itinerary

Pre day Arriving in Tanzania

Our adventure starts the Moment you land at Kilimanjaro international Airport, you will be met by our staff at the airport and transferred to Moshi/Arusha in the peaceful surrounds of our comfortable pre and post trek accommodation from where there are great views of the mountain. You can relax by the pool before your briefing with the Guides, who will provide the essential information for your trek to Mt Meru.
Day 1 Moshi – Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
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.
- Duration:
  5-7 hours hiking
Day 2 Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Saddle Hut (3500m)
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!
- Duration:
  3-5 hours of hiking
Day 3 Saddle Hut (3500m) – Summit Attempt (4566m) – Arusha (1400m)
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 Momella Gate and return to Moshi.
- Duration:
  12-14 hours of hiking

Places on This Trip

Arusha National Park

Include

Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro Intenational Airport to your accommodation in Moshi
2 Night of Accommodation in Moshi
Transportation to & from Meru gate
Park entry fee
Accommodation in wooden cabins on the Mountain
Camping fees
Team Meru rescue fees
18% VAT on tour fees and service
3 Season Mountain tent
Double layered sleeping mats
Friendly and professional Mountain Guide, Porters and Cook
3 Hot Meals daily while on the Mountain
Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout trekking
Hot water for washing
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by KINAPA and KIATO
Government tax
Portable oxygen tank and ox meter
Emergence first aid kit

Exclude

Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after the trekking
Travel insurance
Flights
Laundry (Available at hotel)
Personal items and toiletries
Tips for guides, porters and cook
Guides:
$20/day/guide
Cook:
$15/day
Porter:
$10/day/porter

Prices

Price on request: tell us your dates and group size and we will send you a quote.

Trekking Preparation

Testimonials

What Our Travelers Say About Our Tours

Highly Experienced and Wonderful Crew
The 7 days Lemosho route Kilimanjaro trek exceeded our expectations. The route is so beautiful and we enjoyed tackling the mountain with experienced guides - Bakari and Nickson. They were supportive from start to finish in all the aspects of the trek, starting with the technical strategy on the speed, rests and ensuring that we were healthy through regular checks.
SteveRead on TripAdvisor (Steve’s review)
Absolutely Beautiful Memories For My Family
Traveling with my 6 members of my family of ages between 8 and 73 is always a complex task with many moving parts. We had to arrange for Mama and Poppas dietary restrictions, accommodations, easy access for Mama and off-course places with a pool and kids activities for Lil Poppa and his teenage sister Anna.
Martina_EaghanRead on TripAdvisor (Martina_Eaghan’s review)
Awesome Trekking
My bothers and I shared one of the most incredible experiences in Tanzania as we trekked up Kilimanjaro. Our host Naick of Kilisa Tours & Safaris is the man behind our success.
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Fun & Adventure On Our Christmas Vacation
Our safari to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti with Kilisa Tours and Safaris for exceeded all our expectations in every way. We were impressed by the high standards set right from our pickup at the airport, during the trip to the good byes. Nothing was left to chance as every detail had been well planned for.
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The Best Experience Absolutely
We could not have asked for a better experience on Kilimanjaro. Everything about this trip with this local operator was top notch. Starting with the booking with Naick who made it smooth and easy with his timely responses and advice. Payment was easy and they took care of all the logistics that all we had to do was present ourselves at the KIA.
LokiRead on TripAdvisor (Loki’s review)
Hike Mt Kilimanjaro
We have visited Tanzania before, but this was our first time trekking Kilimanjaro. We are truly thrilled with our decision to choose Kilisa Tours & Safaris for our adventure, as they provided exceptional support throughout the trek.
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