Momella Gate (1,500 m) – Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m)

Mount Meru - Drive from Arusha to the Mt. Meru park gate where you will meet our game ranger and porters. After registration at the gate, we will start walking, with opportunities to spot wild animals along the way. Hike for a few hours to Mariakamba Hut at 8,500 feet. From here, you may want to take an evening walk on the slopes to view wildlife at the watering holes within the crater.

Dinner and overnight stay at Meriakamba Hut
Elevation (m): 1,387 m to 1,500 m
Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft to 3,000 ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.

Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m) – Saddle Hut (3,550 m)

Mount Meru - The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short but steep climb. The hike will take us slowly along the ridge, offering spectacular views of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After lunch at Saddle Hut, we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820 m) for superb views.
Dinner and overnight stay at Saddle Hut

Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 3,570 m
Elevation (ft): 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Habitat: Forest and Moorland.

Saddle Hut (3,550 m) – Socialist Peak (4,562 m) – Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m)

Mount Meru - We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m) and then to Cobra Point (4,350 m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) in time for sunrise, with a chance to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to Meriakamba Hut.
Elevation (m): 3,570 m to 4,565 m to 2,514 m
Elevation (ft): 14,977 ft to 11,712 ft to 8,250 ft
Distance: 5 km up, 13 km down
Hiking Time: 10-12 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert, Moorland, and Montane Forest.

Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m) – Momella Gate (1,500 m) – Arusha

Mount Meru - We take a short and fast descent through open grassland and mixed forest, with a chance to see wildlife before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning. The return transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to take you to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi.
Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 1,500 m to 1,387 m
Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft to 4,921 ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 2-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.

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