Itinerary
- Day 1
Arusha to Mount Meru
You'll drive about an hour to reach the Meru gate, where your trek begins. From there, the hike covers 10 km through different terrain types, climbing 1000m in elevation to Mariakamba Hut at 2516m. The trek takes 4 to 5 hours total, so you'll arrive with time to settle in, have dinner, and rest for your first night in the mountain cabin.
- Meals
- Dinner (Hot meal at mountain accommodation)
Included Activities
- Guided mountain hike to Mariakamba Hut (10 km, 4-5 hours, 1000m ascent)
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide service
Landmarks/POIs Mount Meru Meru Gate - Day 1
Mount Meru Summit Approach
This morning you're hiking 4 km upward with a 1050m elevation gain to reach Saddle Hut at 3566m altitude. It's a challenging push that takes 2 to 3 hours, so you'll feel the altitude effects as you climb higher. Once you arrive, there's dinner waiting and time to recover at the hut before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Hot meal at mountain accommodation)
Included Activities
- Guided mountain hike to Saddle Hut (4 km, 2-3 hours, 1050m ascent)
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide service
Landmarks/POIs Mount Meru - Day 3
Mount Meru Descent to Arusha
You'll descend 14 km over 6 to 8 hours, dropping 3050m in elevation as you trek down to lower altitudes. After finishing the descent, you'll drive about an hour back to Arusha and your hotel, ending your mountain trek.
Included Activities
- Guided mountain descent from Saddle Hut (14 km, 6-8 hours, 3050m descent)
- Professional English-speaking mountain guide service
Landmarks/POIs Mount Meru Meru Gate
