Standing at 4,562 meters, Mount Meru is Tanzania's second-highest summit and the fourth tallest in Africa. Its fame largely stems from being just 70 kilometers away from Mount Kilimanjaro. Many climbers use Mount Meru as a preparatory hike before attempting Kilimanjaro, and it is visible from Kilimanjaro's slopes.

Include

All transportation
A professional driver/guide
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclude

International flights

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Travel insurance

Travel Itinerary

Duration: 5-7 hours of hiking

After an early morning breakfast in Arusha, you will be picked up from your hotel and brought to the Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. Meet up with your porters, guide, cook, and game ranger, and start climbing.

The first day of hiking is similar to a walking safari. You should expect to see giraffes, zebras, antelopes, 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 Mount Meru. There, you will have the chance to see many different kinds of birds and black and white colobus.

Upon arriving at Miriakamba Hut, your chef will prepare a hot dinner for you. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Mount Meru
Accommodation: Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Duration: 3-5 hours of hiking.

Second day of climbing is quite short but demanding. You will start climbing the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. You might see different wildlife along the way! The trail offers views of Mount Meru Crater and the Ash Tray.

In the afternoon, you'll hike to Little Meru (3820 m) for amazing views before sunset. Then, you'll return to Saddle Hut for the night. It's a good idea to go to bed early to get enough rest for the next day's hike.
Main Destination: Mount Meru
Accommodation: Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
You will wake up early for breakfast and start your summit attempt at 1:30 a.m. The trail is steep from Rhino Point (3800 m) to Cobra Point (4350 m). During the last hour, you'll scramble over a rocky ridge between the crater and the inner cliffs of Meru. You'll reach the summit of Meru (4565 m) at sunrise, with spectacular views of the Mount Meru Ash Tray and Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy the views, then descend to Momella Gate and return to Arusha.
Main Destination:
Arusha National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)
High Season July to March (The park can get busy)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Arusha NP
Giraffe: Common
Buffalo: Common
Zebra: Common
Hippo: Common
Elephant: Occasional
Wildebeest: Occasional
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
End of tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.