Mount Meru 4-Day Trek
Quick Facts
| Duration | 4 days / 3 nights |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Group size | 2–50 guests |
| Destinations | Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tarangire National Park, Arusha National Park |
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Tour Overview
MOUNT MERU & KILIMANJARO
Mount Meru is sometimes described as a preparation climb for Kilimanjaro. While it can certainly be useful for trekkers preparing for a higher mountain, Meru deserves to be experienced on its own.
The crater, wildlife, quieter trails and dramatic summit ridge make it a beautiful mountain adventure in its own right.
We love Meru because the trek feels like a journey through Tanzania itself. You begin among forest and wildlife, climb through changing vegetation, and eventually reach the open volcanic slopes with spectacular views across the landscape.
If the weather is clear, sunrise from Socialist Peak can be unforgettable, with Mount Kilimanjaro standing in the distance.
As guides, we don't want you thinking only about reaching the summit. We want you to enjoy the journey there.
- Stop when you need to.
- Take photographs.
- Ask questions.
- Watch the changing landscape.
- And when the climb becomes difficult, we keep moving together, one step at a time.
COMBINE YOUR TREK WITH A SAFARI
One of our favourite ways to plan a Mount Meru adventure is to combine it with a Northern Tanzania safari.
After the mountain, head into Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti to experience Tanzania's wildlife.
First the mountain. Then the wilderness.
Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your 4-day journey through Tanzania, crafted for unforgettable moments at every stop.
Day 1
MOMELLA GATE → MIRIAKAMBA HUT
MOMELLA GATE → MIRIAKAMBA HUT
Day 2
MIRIAKAMBA HUT → SADDLE HUT
MIRIAKAMBA HUT → SADDLE HUT
Day 3
SADDLE HUT → SOCIALIST PEAK → MIRIAKAMBA HUT
SADDLE HUT → SOCIALIST PEAK → MIRIAKAMBA HUT
Day 4
MIRIAKAMBA HUT → MOMELLA GATE → ARUSHA
MIRIAKAMBA HUT → MOMELLA GATE → ARUSHA
What's Included
- Private transfers from Arusha to Arusha National Park / Momella Gate and back to Arusha
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Mount Meru trekking permits and hut accommodation fees
- 3 nights in mountain huts
- Professional, English-speaking Mount Meru mountain guide
- Armed park ranger for the wildlife sections, as required by park regulations
- Porters to carry camping/trekking equipment and shared supplies
- All meals during the trek: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Packed lunches where required
- Drinking water during the trek
- Private trekking arrangement
- Safety and emergency support from the mountain crew
- Government taxes and applicable trekking fees
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal trekking equipment and clothing
- Sleeping bag and trekking poles, unless specifically included in your package
- Tips and gratuities for the mountain crew
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and soft drinks outside the included meals
- Accommodation in Arusha before or after the trek unless stated in the itinerary
- Meals and services not specifically mentioned under Includes
- Rescue or evacuation costs not covered by the required park arrangements or your insurance
- Any additional activities, transfers or services not mentioned in the itinerary
Destinations on This Tour
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