5 Days Mt. Meru Trekking
5 Days Mt. Meru Trekking
Venture off the beaten path with Safari Spirit Journeys on a 5-day Mount Meru trekking expedition, uncovering one of Tanzania’s most underrated mountain adventures. Towering at 4,566 meters, Mount Meru is more than just Kilimanjaro’s neighbor—it’s a stunning climb through changing ecosystems, panoramic ridgelines, and untamed wilderness teeming with wildlife.
Perfect for adventurers seeking a less-crowded alternative to Kilimanjaro or a serious acclimatization hike before the big peak, this route offers dramatic scenery, wildlife encounters, and the thrill of standing on one of Africa’s iconic summits.
5 Days Mt. Meru Trekking
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, where your Safari Spirit Journeys guide will meet and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha. Relax, meet your trek team, and complete a safety and equipment briefing before your mountain adventure begins.
- Overnight in Arusha (bed & breakfast included)
Day 2: Arusha to Miriakamba Hut (Full Board)
After breakfast, drive to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. Begin your trek with an armed park ranger, passing through open grassland, dense rainforest, and acacia woodland. Look out for zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, monkeys, and colorful birdlife. Reach Miriakamba Hut (2,500m) in the late afternoon.
- Hiking Time: 5–7 hours
- Altitude: 2,500m
- Overnight: Miriakamba Hut (Full Board)
Day 3: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut (Full Board)
Climb steeply through montane forest and enter the open moorland zone. Stop for breathtaking views of the Meru crater and the Ash Cone. Arrive at Saddle Hut (3,570m) in time for lunch. Optional sunset hike to Little Meru (3,820m) for acclimatization and scenic views.
- Hiking Time: 3–5 hours
- Altitude: 3,570m
- Overnight: Saddle Hut (Full Board)
Day 4: Summit Attempt – Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak & Return to Miriakamba Hut
Wake at 1:30 a.m. to begin your summit push by headlamp. Trek via Rhino Point (3,800m) and Cobra Point (4,350m) along a thrilling ridgeline to reach Socialist Peak (4,566m) by sunrise. Revel in stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the crater below, and endless plains. Descend to Saddle Hut for brunch, then continue down to Miriakamba Hut for overnight rest.
- Total Trek Time: 12–14 hours
- Summit Altitude: 4,566m
- Overnight: Miriakamba Hut (Full Board)
Day 5: Descent to Momella Gate – Return to Arusha
After breakfast, descend through forest paths filled with bird calls and glimpses of wildlife. Arrive at Momella Gate, where your driver will be waiting to take you back to Arusha. Celebrate your achievement and relax, or continue your journey with a safari extension or Zanzibar beach escape.
- Hiking Time: 2–4 hours
- Transfer to Arusha (breakfast & lunch included)
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Trekking Inclusive & Exclusive
Trekking Includes
- High quality mountain sleeping tents
- 2 Nights accommodation
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
- All Park fees
- Rescue fees
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Arrival and Departure transfers
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs:
- Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
- Clean, purified drinking water:
- Crisis management and safety procedures:
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
- Sleeping Mattress
Trekking Excludes
- Tanzania Visa: $50 / $100 (American residents) per person on arrival at airport
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed above
- Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
- Tips and any items of personal nature.
