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Mount Meru rising above the forest
Kilimanjaro TrekkingCamping

Mount Meru Trek

Climb Tanzania's second-highest mountain (4,566 m) through Arusha National Park — great training for Kilimanjaro.

Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Route
Momella Gate · Miriakamba · Saddle Hut · Socialist Peak
Starts
Arusha
Accommodation
Camping
Overview

About this trip

Mount Meru is steep, quiet and beautiful, with wildlife on the lower slopes and views of Kilimanjaro from the summit ridge. Nights are spent in mountain huts.

Highlights

  • Walk past giraffes and buffalo with an armed ranger
  • Sunrise over Kilimanjaro from Socialist Peak
  • Excellent acclimatisation before Kilimanjaro

Destinations on this trip

  • Guided trek
  • Armed ranger
  • Hut nights
Day by day

Itinerary

Arusha → Arusha. Tap a day to see the details.

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  1. 1
    Day 1

    Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut

    Momella GateMiriakamba Hut (2,514 m)

    Walk through forest and open grassland with wildlife.

    Stay
    Miriakamba Hut
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Transport
    On foot
    Travel time
    4–5 h hiking
  2. 2
    Day 2

    Miriakamba to Saddle Hut

    Miriakamba HutSaddle Hut (3,570 m)

    Climb through forest to Saddle Hut; afternoon walk to Little Meru.

    Stay
    Saddle Hut
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Transport
    On foot
    Travel time
    3–4 h hiking
  3. 3
    Day 3

    Summit and descent

    Saddle HutMiriakamba Hut

    Night start along the crater rim to Socialist Peak, then descend.

    Stay
    Miriakamba Hut
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Transport
    On foot
    Travel time
    10–12 h hiking
  4. 4
    Day 4

    Return to Arusha

    Miriakamba HutArusha

    Descend to Momella Gate and transfer to Arusha.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Transport
    On foot
    Travel time
    2–3 h hiking
What's included

Included and not included

Included

  • Park and hut fees
  • Mountain guide and armed ranger
  • Porters and cook
  • Meals on the mountain
  • Transfers

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa costs
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and staff
  • Drinks at lodges
  • Personal expenses
  • Sleeping bag hire
Pricing

Price and conditions

Price basis: Per person, 2 climbers

Minimum group: 1 traveller

Estimated price vs. confirmed quotation. Prices on this page are estimates. Your final price is confirmed by SASU Tours in a written quotation.

The price can change with

  • Group size
  • Season

Prices shown are estimated starting prices and may vary depending on travel dates, availability, accommodation category, park fees, number of travellers and requested services. Final pricing will be confirmed by SASU Tours.

Good to know

Requirements and cancellation

Requirements

  • Good fitness
  • Insurance covering trekking to 5,000 m

Cancellation conditions

  • 60 days or more before arrival: deposit refunded minus bank charges
  • 59–30 days: 30% of the tour price
  • 29–8 days: 50% of the tour price
  • 7 days or less, or no-show: 100% of the tour price
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