4-Day Mount Meru Trek
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4-Day Mount Meru Trek Overview
Ideal for: Travelers seeking a shorter, less crowded trek or pre-Kilimanjaro training.
Highlights:
- Second-highest mountain in Tanzania (4,566m).
- Stunning wildlife views inside Arusha National Park.
- Great acclimatization hike before Kilimanjaro.
- Less crowded than Kilimanjaro but still challenging.
📌Best time to climb: June – October & December – March.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arusha to Miriakamba Hut – Trek Begins in the Wild
Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate (1,500m) in Arusha National Park, starting your 10 km trek to Miriakamba Hut (2,514m) over 5-7 hours. Pass giraffes, buffaloes, and monkeys in the lush foothills, guided by an armed ranger. Settle into the hut with dinner, enjoying wildlife views and a gentle ascent perfect acclimatization for Kilimanjaro.
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut – Forest to Moorland
Trek 4 km from Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut (3,570m) in 3-5 hours, climbing through forest into moorland with views of Meru’s crater and Kilimanjaro. Rest at the hut after lunch, with an optional 1-hour acclimatization hike to Little Meru (3,820m). Dine and sleep early, preparing for the summit push on this less crowded, challenging route.
Day 3: Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak to Miriakamba Hut – Summit Day
Start at midnight, trekking 5 km to Socialist Peak (4,566m) in 5-7 hours, summiting at sunrise with panoramic views of Kilimanjaro and the crater. Descend 9 km to Miriakamba Hut (2,514m) over 6-8 hours via Saddle Hut, passing volcanic landscapes. Celebrate with dinner at the hut, your challenging ascent complete a stellar warm-up for Kilimanjaro’s heights.
Day 4: Miriakamba Hut to Arusha – Descent & Farewell
Descend 10 km from Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate (1,500m) in 3-5 hours through the park’s wildlife-rich trails. Spot more animals en route, then transfer back to Arusha, arriving by midday. Rest or depart, carrying memories of Meru’s summit and its perfect acclimatization benefits less crowded, yet rewarding.
Price Included:
- Accommodation: Huts on Mount Meru (Miriakamba and Saddle), pre/post-trek lodging in Arusha (1 night each).
- Meals: All meals on the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner) prepared by a cook.
- Transportation: Transfers to/from Momella Gate and Arusha.
- Support: Professional guides, porters, cook, armed ranger (due to wildlife).
- Fees: Arusha National Park entry and hut fees.
- Safety: First aid kit, pulse oximeter for altitude monitoring.
Not Excluded:
- International Flights: Airfare to/from Tanzania.
- Travel Insurance: Personal travel and medical insurance (mandatory).
- Visas: Tanzanian visa fees.
- Gear: Personal trekking gear (e.g., sleeping bag, trekking poles rentals available).
- Beverages: Alcoholic drinks, bottled water (boiled water provided).
- Gratuities: Tips for guides, porters, and ranger.
- Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, additional nights, or upgrades.
- Extra Activities: Extended stays or additional park excursions.
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