4 Days Mount Meru Trekking

Elevation: 1,387m to 1,500 m

Distance: 10 km

Habitat: montane forest

We drive from Arusha to Momela Gate. After a short registration at the gate, our walk will begin with a fully-armed ranger escorting us. Watch for wild animals including elephants, zebras, giraffe, monkeys, and antelope along the route.

Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.

Elevation: 2,514 m to 3,570 m

Distance: 8 km

Habitat: forest and moorland

The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb.

The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After a hot lunch at Saddle Hut, we will make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset.

Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.

Elevation(m): 3,570 m to 4,565m to 2,514m

Distance: 5 km up, 13 km down

Habitat: Alpine desert moorland and montane forest

We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) in time for sunrise. There is a possibility we'll 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 the Meriakamba Hut.

Elevation(m): 2,514 m to 1,500 m to 1,387 m

Distance: 10 km

Habitat: montane forest

We take a short and fast descent through open grassland and mixed forest, with the possibility of seeing wildlife before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning.

The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to take you to Arusha at Safari Lodge.