Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Arusha/Mariakamba Hut
Stop At: Mount Meru, Arusha National Park 00255 Tanzania
After breakfast, you will be picked up by our driver from your accommodation in Arusha to Momella Gate via Momella National Park, where you will do all the required pre-climb formalities.
An armed ranger will be by your side as you cross the open grasslands of Momella National Park on your opening day. You will have an amazing experience as you will have an amazing chance and time of spotting wildlife such as giraffes, elephants, monkeys, buffalo, zebra, and much more.
In the afternoon right after lunch, you will begin your hike through a thick rain forest of Mount Meru. Dinner and overnight will be spent at Miriakamba huts.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight rest at Mariakamba Hut
Day 2: Day 2: Mariakamba Hut – Saddle Hut
Stop At: Mount Meru, Arusha National Park 00255 Tanzania
On this day you will pass through thick rainforest and into the more Spartan heath region, with giant clumps of heather and other moorland scrub dotting the landscape.
You will also enjoy stunning views of both the ashtray and the Meru crater as you hike along the ridge of the Meru Crater.
Mount Meru offers an extra option, to climb to the top of little Mt. Meru within the Meru mountain for a panoramic view of Arusha, only for those with extra gas.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Saddle Hut
Day 3: Day 3: Saddle Hut – Summit – Mariakamba Hut
Stop At: Mount Meru, Arusha National Park 00255 Tanzania
.Around midnight our guide will wake you up for a hot cup of tea before you begin your hike to the top.
It’s a steep trail that separate you from the summit of Mt. Meru and, your track gets you through Rhino Point and Cobra Point via a volcanic terrain before getting to Socialist Point.
Before you begin to descend to Miriakamba Huts, you will have a chance to enjoy and experience a breathtaking sunset of Arusha and the neighboring area.
Dinner and overnight will be at Miriakamba Huts
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Mariakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Day 4: Mariakamba Hut – Arusha
Stop At: Mount Meru, Arusha National Park 00255 Tanzania
It’s a fairly short day of hiking through the rainforest and back to Momela gate. Our driver will be ready to pick you up at your accommodation in Arusha for a well-earned rest
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.