3 Days Mount Meru
Route Overview
Embark on a thrilling three-day trek up Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest peak, offering breathtaking views and challenging terrain. Trek through lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and dramatic cliffs to reach the majestic summit, where panoramic vistas await, including views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
3 Days Mount Meru Route Itinerary
Day 1: Begin your Mount Meru trek with a 5-7 hour hike from Arusha (1400m) to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
Enjoy sightings of giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife as you ascend through Arusha National Park, accompanied by an armed ranger. Pass the Ngarenanyuki River and a scenic waterfall before reaching Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Trek from Miriakamba Hut (2500m) to Saddle Hut (3500m) in 3-5 hours.
Ascend along a steep ridge with views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. Optionally hike Little Mt. Meru (3820m) for acclimatization. Enjoy an early dinner and rest for the summit attempt.
Day 3: Begin the summit hiking from Saddle Hut (3500m) to the summit (4566m) in 12-14 hours.
Scramble up rocky terrain to reach the summit at sunrise, with breathtaking views of Mount Meru, Ash Tray and Mount Kilimanjaro. Descend to Saddle Hut for brunch before continuing to Momella gate and back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
Items included:
– Transfer to/from Arusha
– National Park
Overnight stays in Mountain Huts
– Professional, experienced, mountain guides
– All Park fees
– Rescue fees
– All meals while on the Mountain
– Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
– Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
– Clean, purified drinking water
– Crisis management and safety procedures
– Fair and ethical treatment of porters
– Airport transfers
Items not included:
– Accommodation in Arusha (Can be arranged upon request )
– Tanzania Visa
– Gratuity
– Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
– Meals not listed above
– Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)