3-Day Private Mount Meru Trekking

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

Day 1Arusha (1400m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500m) Arusha (1400m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500m) Duration: 5-7 hours of hiking After an early morning breakfast in Arusha (1400m), you will be picked up from your hotel and brought to the Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. At this time, the porters will organize and pack the belongings for the hike while you and your guide register with the Tanzania park. You will then begin your ascent in Arusha National Park. The first day of hiking is similar to a walking safari. You should expect to see giraffes, zebras, antelopes, buffalo, and potentially elephants near the trail. Due to the high possibility of spotting wildlife, an armed ranger, hired through the national park, is required to hike with our team for the duration of the hike. As you continue hiking, you will pass the Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Mount Meru. Upon arriving at Miriakamba Hut (2500m), your chef will prepare a hot dinner and washing water for you. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Mount Meru Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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

Day 2Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Saddle Hut (3500m) Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Saddle Hut (3500m) Duration: 3-5 hours of hiking After breakfast, you will start ascending the steep trail along the ridge of the saddle. You may see various wildlife along the way! The trail has views of Mount Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. When you arrive at camp, you have the option of hiking Little Mount Meru (3820m) with your guide to further acclimatise. You will be served an early dinner, so you can receive ample rest before your midnight summit attempt. Get to sleep by 7:00 pm! Main Destination: Mount Meru Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Saddle Hut (3500m) – Summit Attempt (4566m) – Arusha (1400m)

Day 3Saddle Hut (3500m) – Summit Attempt (4566m) – Arusha (1400m) Saddle Hut (3500m) – Summit Attempt (4566m) – Arusha (1400m) Duration: 12-14 hours of hiking Your guide will wake you up at 12:30 am for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt at 1:30 am. The trail starts off on a steep grade from Rhino Point (3800m) to Cobra Point (4350m). During the last hour of the hike, you will scamble on a rocky ridge between the crater and the inner cliffs of Meru. You will reach the summit of Meru (4565m) at sunrise with spectacular views of Mount Meru Ash Tray and Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy your views then descend to Momella Gate and return to Arusha. Main Destination: Arusha National Park Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot) High Season July to March (The park can get busy) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Arusha NP GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon HippoCommon ElephantOccasional WildebeestOccasional Show more LeopardRare HyenaRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn