Mount Meru 5-Day Hike

Climb to the top of Africa's fifth highest mountain with this Mount Meru 5-day hike.

Mount Meru 5-Day Hike

Day 1: Arusha

Upon arrival at the airport, a guide will take you to the hotel in Arusha. After settling in, you will meet the hiking guides to review safety guidelines for the ascent. Dinner will be at the hotel, followed by rest.

Day 2: Arusha - Momella Gate - Mount Meru

After breakfast, we will prepare our hiking equipment and depart for Momella Gate, the entrance to Mount Meru Natural Park. An escort from a forest ranger will accompany us as we hike the 10 km (6 mi) route, providing opportunities to see elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, and antelopes. The day includes approximately 6 hours of hiking, concluding at the Miriakamba Hut camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Mount Meru

The second day features the steepest climb: 8 km (5 mi) along the peak of Mount Meru. Here, views of the mountain's crater will be available. A hot meal will be provided at the Saddle Hut, with the option for a short hike to Little Meru peak for sunset vistas. Dinner and rest will follow at the camp.

Day 4: Mount Meru

The third day includes hiking over 5 km (3 mi) to the summit of Mount Meru, where views of Kilimanjaro await. After a meal at the Saddle Hut, we will descend 13 km (8 mi) via arid trails, returning to the Meriakamba Hut camp for the night.

Day 5: Monte Meru - Momella Gate - Arusha

On the final day, we will complete the descent through meadows and forests, finishing the 10 km (6 mi) route at Momella Gate. Afterward, we will return to the hotel in Arusha for dinner and rest.

Tour Accommodation

The first and final nights of the hike will be spent at the Maura Apartments & Lodges in Arusha.