Itinerary
- Day 1
Arusha National Park
Hotel pickup takes you to Momella Gate where your Mt. Meru trek begins. The first day feels like a walking safari through Arusha National Park, running 5-7 hours total. You'll likely see giraffes, zebras, antelopes, buffalo, and elephants while an armed ranger stays with your group. Once you reach Miriakamba Hut at 2500m/8200ft, your chef has dinner ready and hot water available for washing before settling in for the night.
- Start point
- Arusha, Tanzania (Arusha Airport )
- Meals
- Dinner (Hot dinner prepared by chef at Miriakamba Hut)
Included Activities
- Guided hiking safari from Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut with armed ranger
- Wildlife viewing (giraffes, zebras, antelopes, buffalo, elephants)
Landmarks Momella Gate Arusha National Park Mount Meru - Day 2
Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
After breakfast, the steep ridge trail offers views of the Mt. Meru crater and Ash Tray. Wildlife might appear along the way as you head to camp. From there, you have the option to hike Little Mt. Meru at 3820m/12530ft with your guide for acclimatization purposes. Early dinner gets served so you can rest well, then aim to be asleep by 7pm since your midnight summit attempt comes later.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Early dinner before midnight summit attempt)
Included Activities
- Guided ascent along ridge trail to Saddle Hut
- Views of Mt. Meru Crater and Ash Tray
Optional Activities
- Hike Little Mt. Meru (3820m) with guide for acclimatization
Landmarks Mount Meru Crater Mount Meru Ash Tray Little Mount Meru 


- Day 3
Summit Attempt and Descent
Your guide wakes you at 00:30 for tea and biscuits, and the summit attempt starts at 1:30am. The steep trail takes you through Rhino Point at 3800m/12467ft and Cobra Point at 4350m/14272ft. That final hour involves scrambling on a rocky ridge between the crater and inner cliffs. Reaching the 4565m/14977ft summit at sunrise gives you spectacular views of the crater, Ash Tray, and Mt. Kilimanjaro in the distance. After a short break at Saddle Hut, you'll descend back to Miriakamba Hut for dinner and another night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Tea and biscuits at 00:30), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided summit attempt of Mount Meru (4565m)
- Sunrise views from summit including Mt. Meru Crater, Ash Tray, and Mt. Kilimanjaro
Landmarks Mount Meru Summit Rhino Point Cobra Point Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 4
Final Descent to Momella Gate
Following breakfast after a long rest, the final 2-3 hour descent takes you through forest and meadows down to Momella Gate. The walk down offers good chances to spot wildlife. Your driver meets you at the base and drives you back to Arusha.
- End point
- Arusha, Tanzania (Arusha Airport )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided descent through forest and meadows to Momella Gate
- Wildlife spotting during descent
Landmarks Momella Gate 




























