Overview
The 4-day Mount Meru trek via the Momella route is a scenic, well-paced mountain journey inside Arusha national park that offers both rich wildlife encounters and gradual acclimatization. Day 1 starts at Momella gate (1,500 m), leading trekkers alongside an armed ranger through lush montane forests home to giraffes,buffaloes and colobus monkeys to reach Miriakamba hut (2,514 m). Day 2 ascends through giant heather and moorland to Saddle hut (3,560 m) where an afternoon side-hike up Little Meru (3,820 m) provides striking views and ideal altitude adaptation. Day 3 begins with a midnight summit push past Rhino point and along the narrow crater rim to reach Socialist peak (4,566 m) at sunrise offering sweeping panoramas of Mount Kilimanjaro and the ash cone before descending back to Miriakamba hut for the night. Finally, Day 4 features a relaxed morning trek down through open grassland and forest back to Momella gate to conclude the expedition.
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 Socialist Peak (4,562 m) to Miriakamba hut (2,500 m)
Miriakamba hut (2,500 m) to Momella 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
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
You will wake up just after midnight for a light meal then start your final ascent to Socialist Peak at the top of big Meru. The trail to the summit is steep and you will be climbing through gravel and rocky ridges. While at the summit you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Meru crater and ash cone. Occasionally, animals such as Klipspringers and mountain reedbucks can be seen over the rocky terrain. After the summit, you will then descend to Miriakamba Hut where you will be spending the night.
Distance covered:19km / 12mi
Approx. time taken: 10 – 12 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Accommodation
Miriakamba hut
After breakfast you will begin your final descent to Momella gate. You will be using the southern route to descend. During your descent you will pass through the montane forest where you will pass the amazing Fig Tree Arch. Upon arrival at the Momella gate, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel back in Moshi town.
Distance covered: 14km / 8.5mi
Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
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
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