Overview
Mount Meru (4,566m) is a beautiful, underrated climb inside Arusha National Park. The lower trail passes buffalo, giraffe and colobus monkeys with an armed ranger, and the knife-edge summit ridge at dawn is unforgettable. It is excellent preparation for Kilimanjaro.
Arusha National Park wildlifeMiriakamba and Saddle hutsSummit ridge at sunriseKilimanjaro views
Itinerary
4 DaysDay01
Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut
Walk with an armed ranger past giraffe and buffalo to Miriakamba Hut.
Lunch, dinnerDay02
Miriakamba to Saddle Hut
Climb steeply through forest to Saddle Hut, with an optional Little Meru summit.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerDay03
Summit Day to Miriakamba
Pre-dawn climb along the rim to Socialist Peak, then descend to Miriakamba.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerDay04
Miriakamba to Momella Gate
Final descent through the park and transfer back to Arusha.
Breakfast, lunchWhat's included
Included
- Park and hut fees
- Ranger and guide
- Mountain crew
- All meals
- Airport transfers
Not included
- Personal gear
- Sleeping bag rental
- Crew tips
- Insurance
- International flights
