Itinerary
- Day 1
Arusha to Mount Meru
You'll drive from Arusha to Momela Gate, where you'll complete registration before starting your trek. With a professional guide and armed ranger alongside you, the trail takes you through montane forest where you'll likely spot elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, and various antelopes. The day wraps up at Miriakamba Hut around 2,514m, where dinner and an overnight stay await. This first day gets you acclimated to the altitude and terrain.
- Start point
- Arusha, Tanzania (at the hotel, 08:00 - 09:00)
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Momela Gate to Miriakamba Hut with armed ranger escort
- Wildlife viewing during hike (elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, antelope)
Landmarks/POIs Mount Meru Momela Gate - Day 2
Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
The day begins with a steep climb from Miriakamba Hut toward the saddle below Little Meru. You'll walk along the ridge with views of the Meru Crater and its Ash Cone dominating the landscape. After lunch at Saddle Hut around 3,500m, you have the choice to tackle a short summit push to Little Meru at 3,820m if you're feeling strong, catching sunset views from there. Dinner and overnight accommodation are at Saddle Hut.
- Meals
- Lunch (Hot lunch at Saddle Hut), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
- Optional short climb to Little Meru summit (3,820m) for sunset views
Landmarks/POIs Little Meru Meru Crater - Day 3
Saddle Hut to Mount Meru Summit and Return
Your alarm goes off around 1:30 a.m. for the summit push. You'll climb steeply through Rhino Point and Cobra Point, aiming to reach Mount Meru's 4,566m summit as dawn breaks. On clear mornings, Kilimanjaro appears above the clouds to the south. The narrow ridgeline between the crater's inner cliffs and outer wall delivers dramatic views. After resting and having brunch at Saddle Hut, you'll descend back down to Meriakamba Hut for the night.
- Meals
- Brunch (Brunch at Saddle Hut), Dinner
Included Activities
- Pre-dawn summit push from Saddle Hut to Mount Meru summit (4,566m)
- Guided traverse of Rhino Point and Cobra Point
- Summit sunrise experience with possible Kilimanjaro Peak views
Landmarks/POIs Mount Meru Summit Kilimanjaro Peak 
- Day 4
Meriakamba Hut to Arusha/Moshi
A shorter, faster descent takes you through open grassland and mixed forest back to Momella Gate in the late morning. You'll pass through areas where wildlife often appears, so keep your eyes open. A return transfer waits to drive you back to your hotel in either Arusha or Moshi, depending on your preference. This winds down your Mount Meru trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided descent from Meriakamba Hut to Momella Gate
- Wildlife viewing during descent
Landmarks/POIs Momella Gate
