Mt. Meru Trek – Luxury Style Adventure

Duration: 5 Days Total / 3 Days Trek
Route: Momella Gate → Miriakamba → Saddle Hut → Summit → Back
Style: Luxury Lodge + Private Trekking Experience
Starting Price per Adult: USD $3,580
(Based on 2 adults sharing, excluding international flights)
Add-On Included: �� Official Mount Meru Climb Certificate

 Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to Meru

· Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

· Private welcome and transfer to lodge

· Pre-climb briefing with your mountain guide

· Relax and prepare for your trek

· Overnight at Arusha Coffee Lodge
Set on a coffee estate with stylish cottages and lush greenery

Day 2: Begin Mt. Meru Trek – Arusha to Miriakamba Hut

· Early breakfast and transfer to Arusha National Park – Momella Gate (1,500 m)

· Begin trek with armed ranger escort (wildlife zone)

· Pass through open savannah, fig trees, and montane forest

· Wildlife sightings include giraffes, buffalo, baboons, and colobus monkeys

· Trek ends at Miriakamba Hut (2,514 m)
Trekking Time: 4–6 hours

· Dinner and overnight at the rustic mountain hut with private chef support

Day 3: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

· Gradual climb through montane forest and moorland

· Trek to Saddle Hut (3,570 m) beneath Little Meru Peak

· Afternoon acclimatization walk to Little Meru (3,820 m)
Trekking Time: 3–5 hours + 1 hr acclimatization hike

· Early dinner and rest in preparation for summit push

· Overnight at Saddle Hut

Day 4: Summit Day – Mt. Meru (4,566 m) & return to Arusha

· Midnight wake-up and start summit climb

· Steep trek via Rhinoceros Point (3,800 m) and Cobra Point (4,350 m)

· Reach Mount Meru Summit – Socialist Peak (4,566 m) at sunrise

· Views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Ash Cone, Rift Valley & Momella Lakes

· Descend all the way back to Momella Gate
Trekking Time: 10–12 hours total (ascent & descent)

· Transfer back to Arusha

· Overnight at Arusha Coffee Lodge – hot shower, spa optional

 Day 5: Departure – Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

· Leisure breakfast at the lodge

· Optional local shopping or garden walk

· Private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for departure

Programme Inclusions

· 2 nights at Arusha Coffee Lodge (Day 1 & Day 4)

· 2 nights mountain hut accommodation (Miriakamba & Saddle)

· Mt. Meru National Park & trekking permits

· Private mountain guide, armed park ranger, porters, and personal cook

· All meals during trek + bottled drinking water

· Hot meals on the mountain & trail snacks

· Private transfers to/from Momella Gate

· All airport transfers and park entry logistics

Included Add-On

· Official Mt. Meru Climb Certificate

· Premium guiding service & private climb logistics

· Wildlife safari-like trek through Arusha National Park

· Optional massage or spa add-on after the climb (available on request)

[ FAQ ]

Common Questions

  • Mount Meru is 4,562 meters (14,968 feet) tall, making it the second-highest mountain in Tanzania after Kilimanjaro.

  • The trek usually takes 3 to 4 days. The 4-day itinerary is strongly recommended for better acclimatization and a higher summit success rate.

  • Mount Meru is a moderate to challenging trek. It is non-technical (no ropes or climbing gear required), but the summit day is steep, long, and at high altitude, making it demanding.

  • The summit success rate is 70–95% depending on itinerary length. The 4-day trek has the highest success rate, while the 3-day trek is more challenging due to less acclimatization time.

  • No technical climbing skills are required, but a reasonable level of fitness and some hiking experience will make the trek more enjoyable.

  • Unlike Kilimanjaro, trekkers stay in mountain huts (Miriakamba Hut and Saddle Hut). These provide bunk beds and basic facilities, offering more comfort than camping.

  • The best seasons are June to October and December to February (dry seasons). It’s not recommended to climb during the long rains (April–May) or short rains (November).

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