4 Days Mount Meru Trek

4 Days Mount Meru Trek

Embark on a 4 Days Mount Meru Trek with Nashivai Safaris, Tanzania’s second-highest peak. This scenic adventure takes you through wildlife-filled forests, dramatic ridges, and alpine terrain before summiting Socialist Peak (4,566m) at sunrise with breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro and the Great Rift Valley. Perfect for acclimatization or a stand-alone trek, Mount Meru offers an unforgettable hiking experience with expert guides and comfortable mountain huts

Unlike other climbs, Mount Meru begins inside Arusha National Park, offering hikers a rare chance to spot giraffes, buffalo, elephants, and colobus monkeys along the trail. With fewer crowds than Kilimanjaro, it provides a more intimate wilderness experience while still delivering the thrill of a high-altitude summit.

4 Days Mount Meru Trek

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Momella Gate (1,500m) → Miriakamba Hut (2,514m)
After breakfast, transfer from Arusha to Arusha National Park and complete park registration at Momella Gate. The trek begins with a gradual ascent through savannah and lush forest. Along the way, you may encounter giraffes, buffalos, and colobus monkeys. By late afternoon, arrive at Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.

  • Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles

  • Hiking Time: 4–6 hours

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut (2,514m) → Saddle Hut (3,570m)
The trail ascends steeply through montane forest into the alpine zone. Hikers are rewarded with sweeping views of the Ash Cone and the towering cliffs of Meru. After reaching Saddle Hut, those with energy can hike Little Meru (3,820m) for spectacular sunset views before dinner.

  • Distance: 8 km / 5 miles

  • Hiking Time: 3–5 hours (+1–2 hours optional Little Meru hike)

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Saddle Hut (3,570m) → Socialist Peak (4,566m) → Miriakamba Hut (2,514m)
Summit day! Just after midnight, we begin the steep climb via Rhino Point (3,800m) and Cobra Point (4,350m). After 4–6 hours, reach Socialist Peak (4,566m) at sunrise for breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro and the Great Rift Valley. After celebrating, descend back to Saddle Hut for breakfast and a short rest, then continue down to Miriakamba Hut for overnight.

  • Distance: 19 km / 11.8 miles

  • Hiking Time: 10–12 hours

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Miriakamba Hut (2,514m) → Momella Gate (1,500m)
The final descent passes through open grassland and forest, with more chances to spot wildlife. By midday, we reach Momella Gate for certificate collection and transfer back to Arusha.

  • Distance: 14 km / 8.7 miles

  • Hiking Time: 4–6 hours

  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

From $1,044 Per Person Sharing

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.
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