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3-Day Mount Meru Trek

Arusha. Arusha National Park. Mount Meru

📅3 Days / 2 Nights
🦁Private Safari
👥Private/custom group
💰$850
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🌍 Safari Overview
3 Days / 2 Nights
Duration
Private/custom group
Group Size
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
January to March and June to October for generally drier trekking conditions.
Best Season
Private Safari
Tour Style
Tents
Accommodation

Mount meru stands tall at 4566m and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania. Mount Meru is located in the Arusha national park and it offers one of the most breathtaking scenery and wildlife diversity compared to any mountain in Tanzania.

Meru trek is indeed a challenging trek due to the rocky ridges and its steep ascent to the peak. However, it is one of the best ways to get an experience of high altitude trekking and it also the best way to acclimatize for those who want to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro.

Mount Meru trek takes you through places from where you can get a glimpse of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.

✨ Safari Highlights

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Mount Meru trail
Follow the Mount Meru trail through the listed forest and mountain sections.
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Route planning
The daily sequence identifies the next park, activity and overnight location.
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Guided daily schedule
A local guide coordinates the listed drives, walks, transfers and timing.
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Meals and logistics
Meals and included services are set out in the package details for review.

📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut
Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut
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  • Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes.
  • Trekkers encounter wildlife like Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Giraffes, and Warthogs during this day. We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut.
  • Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft Distance: 6km/3.5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours.
🏕️Tents
🍽️Lunch and Dinner
2
Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
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  • Today we trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru.
  • There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle hut.
  • Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut. Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft Distance: 6km/3.5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
🏕️Tents
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
3
Saddle Hut to Summit to Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate
Saddle Hut to Summit to Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate
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  • We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high. Once done with the meal we start the final ascent to Socialist Peak.
  • This ascent will be steep and we will be making our way through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash cone.
  • There are chances that one might catch a glimpse of wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers over the rocky ridge. From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba hut. Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 1500m/4921ft Distance: 28km/17mi Hiking Time: 13-14 hours
🏕️No Accomodation
🍽️Breakfast and Lunch

💰 Safari Pricing

Start dates Solo 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7+ people
Camping & Budget: n/a* $850 $800 $780 $780 $780 $780

All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.

✅ What's Included

  • Professional, experienced, mountain guides
  • All meals while on the Mountain
  • Clean, purified drinking water
  • Conservation fees (part of park fees)
  • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
  • Accommodation in wooden dormitory style huts
  • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
  • Rescue fees (part of park fees)
  • Camping fees (part of park fees)
  • Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
  • All transfers to the mountain and back to your Arusha hotel
  • Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
  • VAT (18% charged by the Government)
  • Sleeping Mattress

❌ Not Included

  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (4% on each payment)
  • Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Transfers (available as an optional addon)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • Hotel (available as an optional addon)
  • Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
  • Tanzania Visa
  • International and domestic flights

🌟 Experience Type

Bush Walk & Walking Safari

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which places are included in 3-Day Mount Meru Trek?▾
The planned route includes Mount Meru. The day-by-day itinerary is the detailed reference for the order of travel, drives and activities.
How long does 3-Day Mount Meru Trek take?▾
The itinerary is planned for 3 days and 2 nights. Arrival, departure and transfer timing should be checked against your flight schedule before confirmation.
When is the best time for 3-Day Mount Meru Trek?▾
January to March and June to October for generally drier trekking conditions.
Where do guests stay on 3-Day Mount Meru Trek?▾
Individual accommodation names are not provided for every night in the source itinerary. Confirm the final lodge or camp list before booking.
What meals are included on 3-Day Mount Meru Trek?▾
The source itinerary lists these meal arrangements where specified: Lunch and Dinner; Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; Breakfast and Lunch. Check each day and the final proposal for the confirmed inclusions.
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