Itinerary
- Day 1
Arusha to Mt. Meru
Grab an early breakfast in Arusha, then head to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park where your porters will pack up your gear and you'll register with TANAPA. The hike kicks off with a walking safari, so keep your eyes peeled for giraffes, zebras, antelopes, buffalo, and if you're lucky, elephants. You'll cross the Ngarenanyuki River and pass by a waterfall along the way before reaching Miriakamba Hut at 2500m/8200ft. After a hot dinner and freshening up, you'll settle in for the night.
- Start point
- Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early morning breakfast in Arusha), Dinner (Hot dinner prepared by chef at Miriakamba Hut)
- Accommodation
- Hut ( Miriakamba Hut)
Included Activities
- Early morning breakfast in Arusha
- Transfer from hotel to Momella Gate
- Registration with Tanzania National Park (TANAPA)
- Hiking in Arusha National Park with wildlife viewing (giraffes, zebras, antelopes, buffalo, elephants)
- Guided hike past Ngarenanyuki River and waterfall
- Hot dinner at Miriakamba Hut
- Hot water for washing
Landmarks Arusha National Park Momella Gate Mt. Meru Miriakamba Hut Ngarenanyuki River - Day 2
Mt. Meru Ascent
After breakfast, you'll tackle the steep ridge trail where you might spot more wildlife and get views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. Once you reach camp, your guide can take you on a short hike up Little Mt. Meru (3820m/12,533ft) for acclimatization if you want. An early dinner gets served around 1800 so you can get solid rest before your midnight summit push. Head to bed by 1900.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Early dinner at camp)
- Accommodation
- Hut (Saddle Hut)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Steep ridge hike with Mt. Meru Crater and Ash Tray views
- Early dinner at camp
Optional Activities
- Hike Little Mt. Meru (3820m) with guide for acclimatization
Landmarks Mt. Meru Crater Ash Tray (Mt. Meru) Little Mt. Meru - Day 3
Mt. Meru Summit to Moshi
Your guide wakes you at 00:30 for tea and biscuits, then you start heading up at 1:30am for the summit attempt. The steep trail takes you through Rhino Point (3800m/12,467ft) and Cobra Point (4350m/14,272ft), then you'll scramble along a rocky ridge between the crater and inner cliffs. You'll reach Meru's summit at 4565m/14,977ft right at sunrise with incredible views of the Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro in the distance. After taking in the views, you descend back to Momella Gate and return to Moshi.
- End point
- Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Tea and biscuits at 00:30)
Included Activities
- Tea and biscuits at 00:30
- Summit attempt hike starting at 1:30am
- Hike to Rhino Point (3800m)
- Hike to Cobra Point (4350m)
- Summit of Mt. Meru (4565m) with sunrise views
- Descent to Momella Gate
- Transfer to Moshi
Landmarks Rhino Point Cobra Point Mt. Meru Summit Mt. Kilimanjaro
