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Enjoy a slower ascent with better acclimatization, ideal for most climbers seeking comfort and success.
Encounter giraffes, zebras, and baboons in Arusha National Park, guided by an armed ranger.
Achieve a 92% summit success rate with excellent acclimatization on this 4-day route.
Affordable pricing for the 4-day Mount Meru trek
Optimal for acclimatization and higher success rate
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. The 4-day route is now a popular choice for climbers seeking a balanced pace with high success rates.
The 4-day Mount Meru trek offers a relaxed pace with an extra night for acclimatization, boosting the summit success rate to 92%. Ideal for most climbers, it combines diverse ecosystems, wildlife sightings, and stunning views, making it a perfect blend of challenge and comfort.
The 4-day itinerary includes an extra night at Miriakamba Hut after the summit, allowing for a more relaxed descent and better recovery, ideal for first-time high-altitude trekkers.
Detailed schedule for the relaxed 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 4-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
Begin at 1 a.m., trekking to Rhino Point and along the north ridge to Socialist Peak (4,566m) by sunrise. The strenuous ascent is rewarded with stunning views of Kilimanjaro and Meru’s crater bathed in morning light.
Descend to Saddle Hut for lunch and a hot drink, then continue to Miriakamba Hut by early afternoon. Rest and celebrate your summit success at the hut.
Saddle Hut
After breakfast, descend via the Northern Route to Momella Gate, a 2-3 hour trek. Encounter wildlife like buffaloes, baboons, or even elephants along the way.
At Momella Gate, your driver awaits to transfer you back to your hotel, concluding your adventure with a farewell from your mountain team.
Momella Gate - Journey’s End
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