The 4 Days Mount Meru Climb offers the ideal pace for ascending Tanzania’s second-highest mountain (4,566m), with time to acclimatize, explore, and enjoy the journey without rushing. Located inside Arusha National Park, Mount Meru is a spectacular volcanic cone that combines lush forest, wildlife sightings, and dramatic crater ridges, making it both a scenic and adventurous trek.
Starting from Momella Gate, the trail takes you through zones rich with giraffes, buffalos, warthogs, and monkeys, accompanied by an armed park ranger for safety. Nights are spent in comfortable mountain huts, with the third day dedicated to an early morning summit via Rhino Point and Cobra Point, reaching Socialist Peak for sunrise views across to Mount Kilimanjaro.
Compared to the 3-day version, the 4-day climb gives you more time to adjust to the altitude, significantly improving your summit success rate and comfort.
Perfect for:
Trekkers looking for a safe, gradual ascent
Climbers using Meru to acclimatize for Kilimanjaro
Nature lovers seeking wildlife and epic crater scenery
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/Arushain 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.
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.
5-7 hours 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!
3-5 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.
10-12 hours of hiking
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
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
$20/day/guide
$15/day
$10/day/porter
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