3-Day Mount Meru Trek
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Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located 70 kilometers (43 mi) west of Mount Kilimanjaro. At 4,562 meters (14,968 feet), it is Africa’s fifth highest mountain. The trek takes you through Arusha National Park’s beautiful landscapes, filled with lush forests, savannah, and a rich variety of wildlife.
Included/Exclude
- Porterage
- Rescue fee
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- Camping equipment
- Professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- Taxes/VAT
- Meals as specified
- Climbing gear
- International flights (from/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Additional accommodation before and after the tour
- Sleeping bags
- Bath towels
- Tips (suggested $10.00 per person per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Drinks
Tour Plan
Start Point: Momella Gate (1,500 m)
- Highlights: Begin your trek in the late morning, passing through open grasslands where you'll spot buffalo, warthogs, and elephants. The trail then leads into the montane forest where you can enjoy bird watching, with the chance of seeing black and white colobus monkeys.
- Lunch: Famous Fig Tree, where you can relax and enjoy your meal.
- End Point: Miriakamba Hut (2,514 m) – Enjoy panoramic views of the plains towards Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Ascent: 1,014 m
- Walking Time: 4-6 hours
Accommodation: Budget camping
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinks not included
- Start Point: Miriakamba Hut
- Highlights: The trek continues with a steep climb through montane forests and heather moorlands, reaching Saddle Hut (3,570 m). You can enjoy a relaxing afternoon and, for the energetic, a short climb to Little Meru (3,820 m) for stunning views before sunset.
- Ascent: 1,056 m
- Walking Time: 3-5 hours
- Saddle Hut: Similar to Miriakamba but with water collected from a nearby stream. The ridge offers views of Kenya and the Maasai Hills.
Accommodation: Budget camping
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinks not included
- Start Point: Rhino Point (3,800 m)
- Highlights: An early start around 2:00 am to summit Mount Meru. Trek to Cobra Point (4,350 m) for amazing views of the crater, the Ash Cone, and Mount Kilimanjaro. The path to the summit of Socialist Peak (4,566 m) is a challenging but rewarding final stretch.
- Descent: Return to Rhino Point, then descend rapidly through the grasslands and forests back to Momella Gate.
- Ascent: 766 m
- Walking Time: 2-3 hours
Accommodation: None (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included, drinks not included
