Mount Meru 5 Day Trek

Climb to the top of Africa's fifth highest mountain with this Mount Meru 5 Day Trek. Discover the views from Arusha's natural jewel - a unique experience!

Mount Meru 5 Day Trek

Day 1

We'll meet at the airport, where a guide will take you to the hotel in Arusha. We'll meet the expert trekking guides to learn about safety guidelines during the ascent. After dinner at the hotel, you'll rest until the next day's adventure in Mount Meru begins.

Day 2

After breakfast and preparing trekking equipment, we'll set out for Momela Gate, the entrance to Mount Meru Natural Park. A forest ranger will escort us to ensure safely enjoying wildlife along the ten kilometre (6 miles) route, where we may see elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys and antelopes. After about six hours of trekking, we'll rest at the Miriakamba Hut camp, have dinner, and spend the night.

Day 3

On the second day, we'll tackle the steepest climb traveling eight kilometres (5 miles) along the peak of Mount Meru, enjoying views of the mountain's crater. After a hot meal at the Saddle Hut, you may take a short hike to the top of Little Meru peak for sunset views. Dinner will be served at the camp, followed by rest.

Day 4

On the third day, we'll reach the summit of Mount Meru, trekking more than five kilometres (3 miles). At the top, we'll have views of Kilimanjaro and appreciate the crater and inner cliffs. After a meal at the Saddle Hut camp, we'll descend the thirteen kilometres (8 miles) through arid trails to spend the night at the Meriakamba Hut camp.

Day 5

On the final day, we'll complete the descent through meadows and forests. Before reaching the Momella pass, we'll enjoy wildlife along the ten kilometre (6 miles) route. Back at Momella Gate, we'll head to the Arusha hotel for dinner and rest after our adventure.

Accommodation

For the first and final night of the trek, we'll stay at the Maura Apartments & Lodges in Arusha.