3 Days Mount Meru Trekking Tour

Located to the east of Arusha town, about 20 kilometers drive from Arusha; Mount Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania. The mountain stands at an altitude of 4566 meters above sea level inside the Arusha National Park. Meru has one route to the top and can be attempted for three days but we highly recommend doing for four days for acclimatization.

DAY 1

Elevation:1597m/5240ft to 2503m/8212ft
Altitude gained: 906m

After breakfast depart Moshi about 8:30 a.m drive to Momella gate. Will check in and start the climb with picnic lunch to the first hut called Miriakamba hut. Dinner and overnight – Miriakamba hut (3 ½ hrs).

Destination : Mountain Meru

DAY 2

Elevation: 2503m/8212ft to 3560m/11,680ft
Altitude gained: 1057m

After breakfast we proceed with a climb to second hut called Saddle. This is too steep part compared to the first part (2 ½). During the afternoon, client can decide to attempt climbing little Meru peak and back. Dinner and overnight – Saddle hut.

Destination : Mountain Meru

DAY 3

Wake up at middle-night and have a cup of tea before starting attempt big Meru peak. Proceed to summit crossing rocky path and back to Saddle hut for full breakfast. The day will be spent resting for lunch the descent to Momella gate where you will be transferred to Arusha.

Destination : Mountain Meru