Mount Meru Trek

Mount Meru Trek Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Tanzania

Get picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport near Arusha and taken you to your hotel in Moshi. Here you will meet the tour leader, who will tell you everything you need to know on your upcoming guided trekking tour up Mount Meru. Your guide will also make sure all your equipment is there. If you will need any more gear, you will be able to rent it in Moshi.
Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort
Distance: None
Meals: No Meals Included

Day 2 Momella gate (1,500m) to Miriakamba Hut (2,500m)

Start your Mount Meru trek at 8 AM with a roughly 90-minute transfer to Momella gate, which is where you will start the trek. After you complete your registration, you will start the trek accompanied by an armed ranger. Today’s route will have some spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Momella Lakes. Along the way, you may spot animals like cape buffaloes, giraffes, bushbucks, warthogs, and other local species. You will soon come to Miriakamba Hut and spend the night here.
Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut
Distance: 6km, 1,000m, 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 Miriakamba Hut (2,500m) to Saddle Hut (3,500m)

Your trek up Mount Meru will take you on a steep path which takes you to the saddle ridge today. You can expect amazing views of Meru Crate, the ash cone and little Meru while trekking today. There is also the chance to see wildlife while you are trekking through the forest today. You might even be lucky to spot buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkeys. Eventually, you will make your way to Saddle hut - the accommodation for the night, where you’ll have a quick rest and then continue on to Little Meru (3,810m). This additional trek to Little Meru will assist in acclimatization, and afterward you’ll return back down to the Saddle Hut.
Accommodation: Saddle Hut
Distance: 6.5km, 1,350m, 3-4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 Saddle Hut (3,500m) to Socialist Peak (4,562m) to Miriakamba Hut (2,500m)

Today is a tough, long day, but it is also the highlight of this trip. You will have to wake up just after midnight for a light meal and an ascent to the top of Mount Meru, known as Socialist Peak. This push to the top of Mount Meru is on a steep path and you will be hiking through rocky ridges and gravel. Enjoy unforgettable views of the Meru Crater and ash cone from the summit. You may also see some animals like Klipspringers and reedbucks today. After we spend some time to enjoy the pinnacle today's trek, descend back to the Miriakamba Hut and spend the night there.
Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut
Distance: 19km, 1,200m, 10-12 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 Miriakamba Hut (2,500m) to Momella gate (1,500m)

After the tough day trekking to the top of Mount Meru, today is about descending back to Momella Gate. You will start your day with a hearty breakfast. After that, you will start your final hike to Momella Gate, using the southern route to descend. You will pass through a montane forest where you will be able to see the incredible Fig Tree Arch. You will be picked up from Momella Gate and taken back to your hotel in Moshi.
Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort
Distance: 14km, 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 Departure

Today it’s all up to you and what time your flight leaves. If you have time, you can explore the town of Moshi and find some souvenirs to commemorate your summit of Mount Meru. Consider sparing an hour of your time to help our environmental conservation efforts by planting a tree in the Kilimanjaro region.
Accommodation: None, departure day
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast