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Ideal for experienced hikers, this route maximizes challenge with a swift ascent through diverse landscapes.
Spot giraffes, zebras, and baboons in Arusha National Park, guided by an armed ranger.
Achieve an 85% summit success rate on this intense but rewarding 3-day trek.
Affordable pricing for the 3-day Mount Meru trek
Ideal for experienced hikers with high-altitude experience
Mount Meru, a dormant stratovolcano formed over 500,000 years ago, stands at 4,566m as Tanzania’s second-highest peak. A massive eruption 250,000 years ago reshaped its eastern flank, creating a dramatic crater. Revered by local Meru and Arusha communities, it holds deep spiritual significance.
The first recorded summit was in 1904 by German explorer Fritz Jaeger, guided by locals through treacherous ridges. Today, the 3-day route is a challenging yet rewarding trek for experienced climbers seeking a swift ascent.
The 3-day Mount Meru trek is designed for those who thrive on intensity. It offers a condensed yet thrilling journey through rainforests, bushlands, and volcanic terrain, with an 85% summit success rate. Perfect for seasoned hikers, this route delivers unforgettable wildlife sightings and stunning views in a shorter timeframe.
Detailed schedule for the fast-paced Mount Meru trek
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Meet your guide for a pre-climb briefing to prepare for the intense 3-day adventure ahead.
Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast, a 2-hour drive from your hotel brings you to Arusha National Park. At Momella Gate, your guide completes paperwork before you begin hiking, accompanied by an armed park ranger due to wildlife. Spot giraffes, zebras, and baboons as you cross the Ngare Nanyuki River.
The trail leads through dense forest to Mayo Falls after ~2 hours, perfect for a picnic. Continue to the iconic Arched Fig Tree, a natural gateway, before reaching Miriakamba Hut after 1.5-2 hours for your first night.
Momella Gate
Begin after breakfast, trekking through dense forest with mosses and lichens. After 2-3 hours, reach Mgongo wa Tembo (Elephant Ridge) at 3,200m, with steep sections aided by wooden steps. Enjoy views of Meru’s burst crater.
Arrive at Saddle Hut as the landscape shifts to bushland. After lunch, opt for a 1-1.5 hour detour to Little Mount Meru (3,820m) for panoramic views of the park and Kilimanjaro. Return for dinner and rest for the summit push.
Miriakamba Hut
Start at 1 a.m. with a snack and hot drink, ascending to Rhino Point through bushland by headlamp. The challenging trail includes light climbing sections along the north ridge, reaching Socialist Peak (4,566m) around sunrise. Witness Kilimanjaro glowing in orange-red light.
Descend to Saddle Hut for lunch, then continue directly to Momella Gate via the Northern Route, spotting wildlife like buffaloes and baboons. Your driver awaits to return you to your hotel.
Saddle Hut
Our Mount Meru pricing is subject to availability and may change without notice. The price is only guaranteed once paid for in full or in installments. Prices quoted are subject to changes outside our control, which may increase the cost of the product or service.