3 Days Adventure – Mount Meru Trekking

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport – Transfer to Arusha

• Accommodation: Optional (Super luxury, luxury, mid-range or budget)
• Duration: 1-hour Drive (55 km)

Our Safari Guide will welcome you for the meet and greet before transferring to the hotel on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. On the way to the hotel, he will explain our people, culture and history of Arusha and Tanzania in general. We suggest you relax on the arrival day and go shopping on your last day — dinner and stay overnight on half board basis.

Day 2: Arusha (1400 m) – Miriakamba Hut (2514 m)

• Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut
• Duration: 5-7 hours of hiking

After 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 National Park (TANAPA).

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, antelope, buffalo, and potentially elephants near the trail. There is a possibility of spotting wildlife; an armed ranger will be hired through the National Park, is required to hike with our team for the duration of the hike. As you continue walking, you will pass the Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Mt. Meru. Upon arriving at Miriakamba Hut (2500 m), your chef will prepare a hot dinner and washing water for you. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and overnight stay on a full board basis.

Day 3: Miriakamba Hut (2500 m) – Saddle Hut (3500 m)

• Accommodation: Saddle Hut
• 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 path has views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. When you arrive at camp, you have the option of hiking Little Mt. Meru (3820 m) with your guide to acclimate further. You will be served an early dinner so that you can receive ample rest before your midnight summit attempt. Get to sleep by 1900!

Day 4: Saddle Hut (3500 m) – Summit Attempt (4566 m) – Arusha (1400 m)

• Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
• Duration: 12-14 hours of hiking

Your guide will wake you at 00:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt at 1:30 am. The trail starts on a steep grade to Rhino Point (3800 m) to Cobra Point (4350 m). In the last hour of the hike, you will scramble on a rocky ridge between the crater and inner cliffs of Meru. You will reach the summit of Meru (4565 m) at sunrise with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy your views, then descend to Momella Gate and return to Arusha. Check in at the hotel and relax.

Day 5: Transfer – Kilimanjaro International Airport

After breakfast, depending on your flight time, we will drive you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for the International Flight back home or Arusha Airport for the domestic flight to Zanzibar, Serengeti, Tarangire, Ruaha National Park, Mafia Island, Pemba Island or Dar es salaam. If you have an evening flight, this is the best day for shopping in Arusha.

** During the climb, you will share a Hut with 1-2 other climbers, depending on the number of participants.