Arusha (1400m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500m)

Mount Meru - Following an early breakfast in Arusha (1400m), guests will be collected from their hotel and transported to the Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. During this time, porters will organize and pack the gear for the trek while the guide registers with the Tanzania National Park (TANAPA). The ascent in Arusha National Park then begins. The first day of hiking resembles a walking safari, with opportunities to see giraffes, zebras, antelope, buffalo, and possibly elephants along the trail. Due to the likelihood of encountering wildlife, an armed ranger, hired through the National Park, will accompany the team throughout the hike. As the hike progresses, trekkers will pass the Ngarenanyuki River and a stunning waterfall at the base of Mt. Meru. Upon reaching Miriakamba Hut (2500m), a chef will prepare a hot dinner and provide washing water. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and overnight stay.

Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Saddle Hut (3500m)

Mount Meru - After breakfast, the ascent continues up the steep trail along the ridge of the saddle. Various wildlife may be spotted along the way! The trail offers views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. Upon arrival at camp, there is an option to hike Little Mt. Meru (3820m) with the guide for further acclimatization. An early dinner will be served to ensure ample rest before the midnight summit attempt. Aim to be asleep by 7:00 PM!

Saddle Hut (3500m) – Summit Attempt (4566m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500m)

Mount Meru - The guide will wake guests at 12:30 AM for tea and biscuits. The summit attempt begins at 1:30 AM. The trail starts with a steep climb to Rhino Point (3800m) and then to Cobra Point (4350m). The final hour involves scrambling on a rocky ridge between the crater and inner cliffs of Meru. The summit of Meru (4565m) is reached at sunrise, offering breathtaking views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro. After enjoying the views, descend to Saddle Hut for a brief rest, then continue descending to Miriakamba Hut (2500m) for dinner and an overnight stay.

Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Arusha (1400m)

Mount Meru - After a restful night and breakfast, the final descent to Momella Gate begins. The hike passes through forests and meadows, with a good chance of spotting wildlife. At the base of Mt. Meru, a driver will be waiting to transport guests back to Arusha.

• Private transportation
• Experienced mountain guide, porters, and cook included
• All meals covered: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
• 2 nights’ lodge accommodation in Arusha with breakfast
• All fees and taxes included
• Complimentary airport transfers
• Daily supply of fresh drinking water and hot water for washing

• Visas, Flights, Health and Travel Insurances
• Gratuities
• Items of personal Nature
• Alcohol and non alcoholic beverages
• Personal Trekking Gears (Available for rent at extra costs)

Mount Meru, located to the eastern side of the Great Rift Valley and approximately 40 km southwest of Kilimanjaro, in the northern section of Tanzania’s Arusha National Park, is acknowledged as an active volcano. It takes the place of Tanzania’s second tallest mountain and is also recognised as the fourth tallest mountain in Africa by some (succeeding Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, and the Rwenzoris - also known as the Mountains of the Moon). Over 500,000 years back, Mount Meru underwent a massive eruption that transformed its cone shape and led to a horseshoe-shaped crater with the eastern side gone. The remodeled mountain holds its peak on the western side with its inner cliffs towering more than 1,500m from the crater’s base, classifying them as some of Africa’s highest cliffs. In the previous 100 years, there have been records of eruptions as the Ash Cone keeps forming within the crater.

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