Enthralling 3-Day Mount Meru Climbing

At a height of 4,566 meters (14,980 ft), Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located in Arusha National Park, 70 Kilometres (43 miles) west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the country of Tanzania. Typically Mount Meru Climb takes four days, but it can be done in 3 days to complete a trek to the Summit.

It is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day, and is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa, dependent on definition. Climb Mount Meru, Second highest Mountain in Tanzania, is great with no traffic and amazing wildlife experience as you hike past wild animals.

Day 0: Arrive in Arusha

Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)/Arusha airport. We will arrange a private transfer from Airport to the hotel. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

Day 1:  Miriakamba Hut (Full board)

Drive from the Hotel in Arusha to Momela Gate. After a short registration at the Gate, our walk will begin with a full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.

Momela Gate to Miriakamba Hut (2500 m.): 5-7 hours walking.

Day 2: Saddle Hut (Full board)

Walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut, we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner and overnight night at Saddle Hut

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut (3500 m.): 3-5 hours walking.

Day 3:  Saddle Hut to the summit to Miriakamba Hut (Full board)

We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). Reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. Final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater.

Take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate. Returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to Arusha at overnight at the hotel. Saddle Hut to the summit to Momella Gate: 12-14 hours walking.

Depart Arusha

Arusha to Kilimanjaro International (JRO)/Arusha airport with Private departure transfer is included