4 Days Hiking Mount Meru

Name: 4 Days Hiking Mount Meru
Brand: Jambo Wanderlust
SKU: tour_en_618
Price: 1450 USD
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Mount Meru

Duration

4 days

Tour Type

Country

Mt. Meru, standing at an impressive 4,566 meters, is Tanzania’s second-highest peak and is situated within the beautiful Arusha National Park. Known for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, the mountain offers one of the most remarkable trekking experiences in the country. Though the trek is challenging due to its steep inclines, it provides an excellent opportunity for climbers to acclimatize before attempting the more daunting Mt. Kilimanjaro. The lower slopes are home to abundant wildlife, which is why trekkers are accompanied by an armed ranger for safety. Mt. Meru also carries historical significance, with some suggesting it may have been the resting place of Noah’s Ark after the biblical flood. For those looking for an adventurous yet rewarding climb, Mt. Meru is an ideal option, offering both the thrill of a steep ascent and the experience of being immersed in Tanzania’s wild, without the intensity of Kilimanjaro.

Day 1 | Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut

Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes. Trekkers encounter wildlife like Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Giraffes, and Warthogs during this day. We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut.

Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 | Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

Today we trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru. There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle hut. Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut.

Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3 | Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak to Miriakamba Hut

We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high. Once done with the meal we start the final ascent to Socialist Peak. This ascent will be steep and we will be making our way through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash cone. There are chances that one might catch a glimpse of wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers over the rocky ridge.

From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba hut.

Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 2500m/8202ft
Distance: 19km/12mi
Hiking Time: 10-12 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4 | Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate

After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Momella Gate, we will change the route and take the southern route down hence the change in distance trekked on this day. We will also pass through the astonishing Fig tree Arch.

Jambo Wanderlust vehicle will be waiting for you at Momella gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha (around 1 hour and 30 minutes).