Duration
4 days
Tour type
Private or shared
Max per vehicle
7
Group size
1-15 people
Physical level
Challenging
Minimum age
5 years
Languages
English, Chinese, Spanish, German, Italian, French
Airport transfer
Included in the price
Extra accommodation
Can be arranged for an extra cost
This shared group tour requires a minimum of 1 people to run.
The 4-Day Mount Meru Summit Trek offers an unforgettable journey through diverse landscapes, from lush forests and wildlife-rich slopes to alpine terrain and the spectacular volcanic crater. Reaching Socialist Peak at 4,566 metres, trekkers are rewarded with magnificent views across northern Tanzania and, in clear weather, Mount Kilimanjaro.
$1,200Per person
Trip type
High-altitude trek, not a technical climb: no ropes or climbing experience needed
Fitness level
Good general fitness and the ability to walk 5 to 8 hours a day for multiple days in a row
Age
Minimum age 10, most climbers are teens through 60s with the right preparation
Health notes
Consult a doctor if you have heart, lung, or blood pressure conditions. Altitude affects everyone differently regardless of fitness.
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Momella Gate, where you will complete registration and meet the mountain crew. Begin the hike through the beautiful lower slopes of Mount Meru, passing through forested trails where wildlife and birdlife can often be seen. Continue to Miriakamba Hut (2,514 m) for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, continue climbing along the scenic Miriakamba Saddle route. The trail gradually becomes steeper as you leave the forest behind and enter open moorland. Enjoy impressive views into the Meru crater and surrounding valleys before reaching Saddle Hut (3,570 m). Spend the afternoon resting and acclimatizing, with an optional short walk toward Little Meru. Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.
Begin the summit climb in the early hours of the morning. Ascend through rocky terrain toward Rhino Point before following the narrow crater rim to Socialist Peak (4,566 m), the highest point of Mount Meru. Celebrate your summit achievement while taking in panoramic views of the crater and surrounding landscapes. Descend carefully to Saddle Hut for breakfast and a well-earned rest. Dinner and overnight at the hut.
After breakfast, start the descent toward Miriakamba Hut, enjoying the changing scenery as you return through the forest zone. Continue onward to Momella Gate, where you will complete your exit formalities. Meet your driver and transfer back to Arusha, bringing your Mount Meru climbing adventure to an end.
Starts in Arusha, ends in Arusha.
Other stops
What's arranged for you to sleep and eat each night of the trip.
Camping
Camping
No accommodation
