Overview

At 4,566 meters (14,980 feet), Mount Meru is Tanzania’s second-highest peak after Kilimanjaro. Nestled inside Arusha National Park, just 70 km west of Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru is a striking dormant stratovolcano with a dramatic horseshoe-shaped crater and towering cliffs.

Unlike Kilimanjaro, Meru is less crowded, offering trekkers a more peaceful, intimate, and scenic adventure. The climb passes through lush rainforests, alpine meadows, and rocky ridges, with frequent wildlife encounters, including giraffes, buffalo, warthogs, baboons, and colobus monkeys.

Mount Meru is also a perfect acclimatization climb before tackling Kilimanjaro, but it is equally rewarding on its own, thanks to breathtaking sunrise views of Kilimanjaro from Socialist Peak.

Highlights

Stunning sunrise over Kilimanjaro.
Wildlife encounters inside Arusha National Park.
A crater rim trek with incredible views into the volcano.
A shorter but challenging adventure compared to Kilimanjaro.

Day 01 :

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

Distance: 14 km | 9 miles
Elevation: 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest

The journey will Start from the Hotel in Arusha to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins in open grassland with an armed ranger as the possibility of seeing wildlife – giraffe, zebras, antelope, elephant and buffalo – is high. Our hike on the Southern Route takes us through the rain forest to Maio Waterfalls and Fig Tree Arch until we reach Miriakamba Huts, situated in a grassy glade.

Day 02 :

Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m) → Saddle Hut (3,570 m)

Distance: 6 km | 3 miles
Elevation: 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Habitat: Heath

We continue climbing through the rain forest until we enter the heath zone accompanied by giant heather and other moorland vegetation. Along the ridge of the saddle, we have views of Mount Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. After arriving at Saddle Huts, there is an option to hike to the top of Little Mount Meru for superb views and to further aid acclimatization.

Day 03 :

Saddle Hut → Socialist Peak (4,566 m) → Miriakamba Hut

Saddle Huts to Summit

Distance: 6 km | 4 miles
Elevation: 11,712 ft to 14,977 ft
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our climb to the summit. The trail is steep to Rhino Point and then Cobra Point. The path continues along the ridge of ash and rock to the summit – Socialist Peak. Here we enjoy magnificent views of Kilimanjaro and the sunrise before returning to Miriakamba Huts.

Summit to Miriakamba Huts

Distance: 12 km | 7 miles

Elevation: 14,977 ft to 8,250 ft

Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

Habitat: Heath

After the Summit we will Return to the base Camp which is Saddle Hut for 1hour rest , then we will have Lunch then we will continue to Descend down to Miriakamba where we will take our Overnight there .

Day 04 :

Miriakamba Hut → Momella Gate

Distance: 7 km | 4 miles
Elevation: 11,712 ft to 4,921 ft
Hiking Time: 2-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest

The descend is quickly through the tropical rainforest to Momella Gate. At the base of the mountain, our vehicle will meet us and drive us back to the hotel in Arusha where you will have a overnight before another Hike to Kilimanjaro or Safari or deperture back to Home.

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