3 Days Mount Meru Climbing

3 Days Mount Meru Climbing

Itinerary Overview

timetable
Duration

3 Days/ 2 Nights

Price

$ 1000.00

“Climbing Mount Meru” is a dream for many adventure seekers. The ascent provides an unparalleled wilderness experience as you make your way to the summit. Trekking along Meru’s gentle slopes allows you to admire its stunning scenery and distinctive flora, all while escaping the noise and rush of everyday life.

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Itinerary Details

Day 01 - Arusha To Miriakamba Hut

The trek from Miriakamba Hut up to the saddle below Little Meru is relatively short but features a steep climb. We will take a gradual route along the ridge, taking in spectacular views of the Meru Crater and the dramatic Ash Cone. After enjoying a warm lunch at Saddle Hut, there is an optional short ascent to the summit of Little Meru (3,820 m), where you can soak in breathtaking sunset views.

Dinner and overnight stay at Saddle Hut.

  • Elevation: 2,514 m – 3,570 m (8,250 ft – 11,712 ft)
  • Distance: 8 km
  • Hiking Time: 3–5 hours
  • Habitat: Forest and moorland

The trek from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle beneath Little Meru is a relatively short day, but it involves a steep ascent. We will slowly follow the ridge, enjoying breathtaking views of the Meru Crater and the striking Ash Cone. After a hot lunch at Saddle Hut, there’s an option for a brief climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820 m), offering stunning vistas just before sunset.

Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut

  • Elevation: 2,514 m – 3,570 m (8,250 ft – 11,712 ft)
  • Distance: 8 km
  • Hiking Time: 3–5 hours
  • Habitat: Forest and moorland

We begin our day very early, around 1:30 a.m., ascending steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m) and then onward to Cobra Point (4,350 m). From there, we continue to the summit (4,566 m) in time for sunrise, with a chance to witness Kilimanjaro Peak rising above the clouds. The final section of the climb follows a stunning narrow ridgeline, with sheer inner cliffs on one side and the crater’s sloping outer wall on the other. After coming back from the summit, we will directly descend toward Momella Gate, where a transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Arusha.

  • Elevation: 3,570 m → 4,565 m → 2,514 m
  • Elevation (ft): 11,712 ft → 14,977 ft → 8,250 ft
  • Distance: 5 km ascent, 13 km descent
  • Hiking Time: 12–14 hours
  • Habitat: Alpine Desert, Moorland, and Montane Forest

Includes

Ranger fees

park fees

All meals and mineral water

salary for the crew

transport

Excludes

Tip for the crew

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