At 4,566 meters tall, Mt. Meru is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa and stands as the second-highest peak in Tanzania. A massive volcanic eruption around 250,000 years ago dramatically changed the mountain’s landscape, wiping out its entire eastern flank and giving it its unique shape today.
Climbing Mt. Meru takes you through various vegetation zones, starting from the dry forests at the base, moving through dense mountain rainforests, then scrublands, and finally reaching alpine terrain near the summit. As the vegetation changes, so does the wildlife. During the climb, you might encounter various large animals, such as giraffes, buffaloes, baboons, colobus monkeys, and antelopes.
For safety reasons, you must have an armed park ranger with you throughout the four-day ascent of Mt. Meru.
Important Note: The final ascent segment entails several straightforward, unguarded climbing sections. It’s imperative to possess a strong tolerance for heights and sure-footedness. The park ranger can cancel a summit attempt in inclement weather conditions like heavy rain, icy surfaces, or dense fog. We strongly discourage attempting to climb Mount Meru during the rainy season in April and May.
4 Days
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and taken to the Meru View Lodge in the Usa River, just outside Arusha. You will have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy at your own pace. Later in the evening, a briefing session will prepare you for your upcoming trek. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be provided at the Meru View Lodge. The lodge is approximately 35km away; the drive will take about 45 minutes.
You will be picked up at your lodge and driven to the Arusha National Park gate. Your guide will handle the registration process, and then you'll start your 4-day Mt. Meru climb from the Momella Gate. Accompanied by an armed park ranger, you'll journey through open grasslands and the acacia forest, stopping at Maio Falls for a picnic. Finally, you'll reach the Miriakamba Hut for afternoon tea and spend the night there. Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Altitude: ↑1050m Walking time: approx. 3-4 hours As morning breaks, you'll ascend wooden steps on a steep path. The temperature drops with altitude, making the trek feel easier. After 2 hours, you'll reach the "Mgongo wa Tembo" viewpoint at 3200m. The vegetation changes to heath and moorland, leading to Saddle Hut around midday. You can hike to Little Meru (3820m) in the afternoon for stunning views. Returning to Saddle Hut, enjoy a hearty meal before retiring early for a midnight wake-up call. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
Altitude: ↑1010m|↓2060m; walking time: approx. 10-14 hours. After a light snack and tea, departure from the camp is around 2 am. Guided by headlamps, you'll trek through bushland until reaching Rhino Point (3821m). The trail intensifies, occasionally climbing over frozen volcanic ash and rocky terrain along the crater rim. After a 4 to 5-hour ascent, you'll reach the summit: Socialist Peak. Witness the majestic sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoy the breathtaking panorama of Mount Meru's crater. The descent retraces the same path back to Saddle Hut, where you'll stop for hot soup and tea before continuing the descent to Miriakamba Hut. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
After breakfast, you'll take the northern route, which is a 2 to 3-hour trek back to the Momella Gate. Although the descent is quicker than the ascent, you'll still have the chance to see elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and the unique black and white colobus monkeys. When you reach the gate, you'll say goodbye to your hiking crew before your driver takes you back to Meru View Lodge, where you can celebrate your achievement and spend the night. Breakfast Dinner
After your morning meal, we'll arrange your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport. If you'd like to extend your journey, you can go on a safari adventure or relax on the beautiful white sands of the Indian Ocean beaches. Breakfast
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