6 Days Tour – 4 Days Trek Mount Meru
Mount Meru Trek Overview
Mount Meru is Tanzania’s second highest mountain and one of East Africa’s most rewarding trekking destinations. Rising to 4,566 meters above sea level, this dormant volcano lies within the beautiful Arusha National Park and offers a perfect combination of scenic hiking, rich wildlife encounters, and dramatic volcanic landscapes. Often climbed as a warm-up before Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru is an excellent acclimatization trek as well as a spectacular adventure in its own right.
The trek takes you through diverse ecosystems, beginning with open grasslands and lush montane forests where giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, and colobus monkeys are frequently seen. As you ascend higher, the vegetation changes into heath and alpine moorland, revealing breathtaking views across the plains and, on clear days, stunning panoramas of Mount Kilimanjaro rising in the distance.
One of the highlights of the Mount Meru trek is the dramatic summit ascent to Socialist Peak. The climb begins before dawn, allowing you to reach the summit at sunrise when the views are at their most magical. From the top, you can admire the sheer cliffs of the crater rim, the ash cone below, and sweeping vistas stretching across northern Tanzania.
All treks on Mount Meru are conducted with an armed ranger, adding an extra layer of safety and offering unique opportunities to observe wildlife along the trail. Accommodation is provided in well-maintained mountain huts, making this route more comfortable compared to tented climbs on other mountains.
With its moderate difficulty, shorter duration, and exceptional scenery, Mount Meru is ideal for trekkers seeking a challenging yet achievable summit experience, photographers looking for dramatic landscapes, and climbers preparing for the ultimate ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Day 1: Arusha (Arrival Day)
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our team and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. After a short briefing about your Mount Meru trek, you will have time to relax and recover from your journey. The rest of the day is free for leisure as you prepare for the adventure ahead. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Arusha.
Accommodation: The Charity Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Mount Meru – Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut
After an early breakfast, you will drive to Arusha National Park and check in at Momella Gate. After completing park formalities and meeting your mountain crew, your trek begins through lush forest trails. Along the way, you may encounter wildlife such as giraffes, buffaloes and monkeys. The hike continues gradually uphill until you reach Miriakamba Hut, where you will settle in for acclimatization, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
After breakfast, you will continue your ascent through forest and moorland vegetation zones. The trail becomes steeper as you climb toward Saddle Hut, located between Mount Meru and Little Meru. In the afternoon, you may take a short acclimatization walk toward Little Meru to help your body adjust to the altitude. Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.
Accommodation: Saddle Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Saddle Hut – Summit Attempt – Miriakamba Hut
Around midnight, you will begin your summit attempt toward Socialist Peak, the highest point of Mount Meru. The climb is challenging but rewarding, offering spectacular views at sunrise from the summit. After enjoying the breathtaking scenery, you will descend back to Saddle Hut for a short rest and breakfast, then continue descending to Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate – Return to Arusha
After breakfast, you will descend through scenic forest trails back to Momella Gate, where your trek officially ends. You will then be transferred back to Arusha to relax after your successful climb. The rest of the day is free to rest and celebrate your achievement. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Arusha.
Accommodation: The Charity Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Arusha – Departure
After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey. This marks the end of your Mount Meru trekking adventure with us.
Meals: Breakfast
Price
- 1 Adult: USD 2,468 per person
- 2 Adults: USD 1,720 per person
- 3 Adults: USD 1,488 per person
- 4 Adults: USD 1,472 per person
- 5 Adults: USD 1,433 per person
- 6 Adults: USD 1,348 per person
- 7 Adults: USD 1,319 per person
- 8 Adults: USD 1,301 per person
Day 1 – Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our team and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. After a short briefing about your Mount Meru trek, the rest of the day is free for you to relax, recover from your journey, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Arusha town as you prepare for the adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2 – Arusha to Mirakamba Hut (Mount Meru)
After breakfast, transfer to Momella Gate inside Arusha National Park for registration and briefing before starting your trek. Accompanied by an armed ranger, you begin hiking through grasslands and forest zones rich with wildlife such as giraffes, buffaloes, and monkeys. The trail gradually climbs through montane forest to reach Mirakamba Hut, where you will settle in for acclimatization and overnight rest.
Accommodation: Mirakamba Hut (Mountain Hut)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 – Mirakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Today’s trek continues uphill through beautiful forest and open moorland as you make your way toward Saddle Hut, located below Little Meru. Along the way, you enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. After lunch, you may take an acclimatization walk toward Little Meru before returning to the hut for dinner and an early night in preparation for your summit attempt.
Accommodation: Saddle Hut (Mountain Hut)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 – Summit Day and Return to Mirakamba Hut
Shortly after midnight, you begin your final ascent toward the summit of Mount Meru. The trail is steep but rewarding, and by sunrise you reach Socialist Peak where you enjoy stunning panoramic views across the plains and toward Mount Kilimanjaro. After celebrating your achievement, descend carefully back to Saddle Hut for rest and refreshments before continuing down to Mirakamba Hut for overnight.
Accommodation: Mirakamba Hut (Mountain Hut)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 – Mirakamba Hut to Arusha
After breakfast, descend through the forest back to Momella Gate where you sign out and receive your certificates. From here, transfer back to Arusha and return to your hotel for a well-deserved shower, relaxation, and time to reflect on your successful Mount Meru climb.
Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 – Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your Mount Meru trekking adventure with unforgettable memories and spectacular achievements.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Price
- 1 Adult: USD 7,013 per person
- 2 Adults: USD 4,542 per person
- 3 Adults: USD 4,193 per person
- 4 Adults: USD 3,952 per person
- 5 Adults: USD 3,909 per person
- 6 Adults: USD 3,705 per person
- 7 Adults: USD 3,532 per person
- 8 Adults: USD 3,425 per person
BOOK THIS TREK
Price Inclusions
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Hotels before and after the hike
- Tents and comfortable walk-in tents
- Thick sleeping mats and sleeping bags
- Spacious mess tent and camping chairs
- Handwashing stand and camping equipment
- All meals on the hike
- Professional female guides and porters
- Oxygen tanks and GPS trackers
- Medical check-up and fully loaded medical kits
- All park fees and government taxes
- Dedicated support team
- Safe room and storage room
- 24/7 support via satellite phone
- Portable toilet and camping bags
- Impactful community support contribution
Price Inclusions
- International flights
- Tips (recommended USD 250–350 per participant)
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Single room supplement
- Personal gear rentals
- Personal expenses and souvenirs