3-Day Mount Meru Trek – Tanzania

 Overview

Mount Meru, standing at 4,565 meters, is one of Tanzania’s most scenic trekking destinations and an excellent introduction or warm-up for Mount Kilimanjaro. Located within Arusha National Park, this 3day trek offers a rare combination of dramatic volcanic landscapes, lush forests, and abundant wildlife. Unlike many mountain climbs, Mount Meru begins as a walking safari, where trekkers may encounter giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and other wildlife along the trail. The route is fully supported by professional mountain guides, an armed ranger for safety, and a private cook, ensuring a secure and well-supported adventure to the summit.

Highlights

• Scenic trek inside Arusha National Park with wildlife encounters
• Climb Tanzania’s second-highest mountain (4,565m)
• Steep and rewarding volcanic terrain with dramatic ridges
  Walking safari experience on Day 1
• Fully supported trek with armed ranger and professional crew
• Sunrise summit experience from Meru Peak

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Momella Gate – Miriakamba Hut

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut – Saddle Hut

Day 3: Saddle Hut – Meru Summit – Saddle Hut

DETAILED ITINERARY


Day 1: Momella Gate – Miriakamba Hut

After meeting your trekking crew in Arusha or at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you transfer to

Momella Gate for registration before beginning your ascent. The trek starts through Arusha National Park, offering a unique walking safari experience where wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and antelope may be seen along the trail. The route passes rivers and waterfalls as you climb steadily through forested terrain. By late afternoon, you arrive at Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight stay in the mountain.

• Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut (Budget mountain hut)
• Meals included: All meals
• Drinking water included

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut – Saddle Hut

Today’s hike becomes steeper as you ascend along the mountain ridge with increasingly wide panoramic views. The landscape opens up, revealing Meru Crater and the Ash Cone. Wildlife sightings are still possible in the lower sections. Upon arrival at Saddle Hut, you can take an optional short acclimatization hike to Little Meru before returning for early dinner and rest in preparation for the summit attempt.

• Accommodation: Saddle Hut (Budget mountain hut)
• Meals included: All meals
• Drinking water included

Day 3: Saddle Hut – Meru Peak – Momella Gate

Your summit attempt begins at midnight under a clear night sky. The climb is steep and challenging, passing through Rhino Point and Cobra Point before reaching Meru Peak (4,565m) at sunrise. From the summit, you enjoy breathtaking views including Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days. After celebrating, you descend back to Saddle Hut for rest and lunch before continuing down to Momella Gate, where certificates are awarded and your trek officially ends.

Accommodation: None (End of tour) 

Meals included: All meals 

Drinking water included 

Price – From USD 800 per person