3 Days Mount Meru Trek

3 Days Mount Meru Trek

Watch the sun rise from the summit of Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second tallest mountain. We are proud to have a current summit rate of 100% on Mount Meru and we look forward to challenging you and taking you on the trek of a lifetime.

Itinerary

Day 1: Mount Meru

Stop At: Mount Meru, Arusha National Park 00255 Tanzania
After breakfast you will travel to the Arusha National Park, located a short drive from Arusha and home to Mount Meru. With your Guide, Assistant Guide, Chef and Porters you will sign in at the Momella Gate where your trek will begin. In addition to the above team, you will also be joined by an armed ranger as you can expect to encounter buffalo, giraffe, zebra, colobus monkeys, antelope and elephants along the way.

You have two possible routes with both options ending the day at Miriakamba Hut. The first route travels through the forest towards the crater floor before a steeply climb while the second route climbs gradually through the grassland direct to the camp. Today’s trek will take 4-6 hours and you will have time to learn about the various species of flora and fauna. There are beautiful views of Arusha National Park and weather permitting, spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Your Chef and team of Porters will have arrived at the camp ahead of you and prepared hot water for washing. Upon your arrival you can watch the sun set, relish in a delicious dinner and enjoy some well-deserved rest.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight – Full Service Camping, Miriakamba Hut at 2,500m

Day 2: Mount Meru

Stop At: Mount Meru, Arusha National Park 00255 Tanzania
Today the path is steep and you will continue your ascent on a narrow and winding trail through the thick montane forest. There are streams of water to cross before you approach the moorland. Today’s trek will take 3-5 hours and on a clear day you will have good views of Little Meru as you reach Saddle Hut.

You will reach Saddle Hut in time for lunch and in the afternoon embark on a short walk to Little Meru. From here you can see the Kenyan border and the town of Ngara Nanyuki as well as Longido and gorgeous views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

After an early dinner you will retire to your tent before waking up before midnight for tea or coffee and a light snack. With your Guide, Assistant Guide and Porters you will begin your trek into the night.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight – Full Service Camping, Saddle Hut at 3,500m

Day 3: Mount Meru

Stop At: Mount Meru, Arusha National Park 00255 Tanzania
You will climb during the night and the early hours of the morning on a steep grade to Rhino Point (3,000m) and on to Cobra Point (4,350m). The final hour of the climb will see you trek on a rocky ridge between the crater and inner cliffs of Meru. You will reach the summit in time to witness the sun rise offering spectacular views of the Ash Tray and Mount Kilimanjaro.

After plenty of time to enjoy the view you will descend to Saddle Hut where you will have a short rest before continuing to the Momella Gate. Here you will meet your vehicle and return to Moshi town where the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at your hotel in Moshi town.