Overview
The 3-day Mount meru trek follows the classic Momella route through Arusha national park, starting at momella gate (1,500 m) where an armed park ranger accompanies hikers through montane forests filled with wildlife like buffaloes, giraffes, and colobus monkeys to reach Miriakamba hut (2,514 m) on Day 1. Day 2 involves a steep climb through heather and moorland zones up to Saddle hut (3,560 m), with an optional afternoon acclimatization hike to the summit of Little Meru (3,820 m) offering sweeping views of Mount kilimanjaro. The final day begins around midnight with an intense summit push along a dramatic, narrow volcanic ridge past Rhino point and Cobra point to reach Socialist peak (4,566 m) at sunrise, followed by a long descent back through Saddle and Miriakamba huts to complete the trek at Momella gate by late afternoon.
Tour Features
Hut Camping
This is a hut route
Private Tour
This safari is arranged privately for your group.
Solo Travelers
Suitable for solo travelers.
Customizable
This itinerary can be customized.
Children Policy
Minimum age accepted is 12 years and above.
Start Date
This safari can start on any day.
Highlights
Arrive in Tanzania at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
Moshi to Momella gate (1,500 m) to Miriakamba hut (2,500 m)
Miriakamba hut (2,500 m) to Saddle hut (3,500 m)
Saddle hut (3,500 m) to Summit (4,566 m) to Miriakamba hut (2,500 m) to Momela gate (1,500 m) to Moshi
Depart Tanzania
Your Safari Map
Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park
Safari Itinerary
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town, you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day. The hotel check in start from 12:00 PM.
Accommodation
Park View Inn
You will depart the hotel at 0800hrs and head to the Momella gate which is the starting point of the trek. The drive to the gate is roughly an hour and a half. After the registration you will start your trek accompanied by an armed ranger. Along the route you will catch spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Momella lakes. You will encounter animals such as cape buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs and bushbucks, to name a few. Your trek will end up at Miriakamba Hut where you will be spending the night.
Distance covered: 6km / 3.5mi
Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation
Miriakamba hut
Today’s trek takes you through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. Amazing views of the Meru crater, the ash cone and little Meru can be seen along the way. While trekking through the forest keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and the attractive wild flowers. Common animals include buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. Your trek will end up at Saddle hut where you will be spending the night. After resting at the camp you will set off on an hour acclimatization trek to little Meru (3810m) then head back down to Saddle hut.
Distance covered: 6.5km / 4mi
Approx. time taken: 3 – 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation
Saddle hut
We start early at around 1:30 a.m to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4,350 m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridge line 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 Miriakamba hut and lastly in Momela gate.then the returning transfer will be waiting at Momella gate to Moshi at your accommodation.
Approx. time taken: 13-14 hours
Distance covered: 28km
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included
Accommodation
Park View Inn
The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport. Hotel check out is at 10:00 AM. Meals: Breakfast Included
Tanzania