4Days Mount Meru

Day 1: Arusha – Momella Gate – Miriakamba Hut

• Elevation: 1,500m to 2,500m
• Duration: 5–6 hours

Highlights:

• Transfer from Arusha to Momella Gate.

• Registration and meet your armed ranger (required due to wildlife).

• Trek through forests with possible sightings of giraffes, buffalo, antelopes, and monkeys.

• Enjoy lunch on the trail.

• Arrive at Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut – Saddle Hut

• Elevation: 2,500m to 3,500m
• Duration: 3–4 hours

Highlights:

• Steady climb through montane forest and open heath.

• Reach Saddle Hut located below Little Meru.

• Optional acclimatization hike to Little Meru (3,820m) for sunset.

• Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.

Day 3: Saddle Hut – Summit (Socialist Peak, 4,566m) – Miriakamba Hut

• Elevation: 3,500m to 4,566m (Summit), descend to 2,500m
• Duration: 10–12 hours

Highlights:

• Early midnight start for the summit push.

• Challenging hike along a narrow ridge with spectacular views.

• Reach Socialist Peak at sunrise—panoramic views of Kilimanjaro and Meru Crater.

• Descend back to Saddle Hut for breakfast.

• Continue down to Miriakamba Hut for overnight.

Day 4: Miriakamba Hut – Momella Gate – Arusha

• Elevation: 2,500m to 1,500m
• Duration: 2–3 hours

Highlights:

• Descend through forest and scenic landscapes.

• Return to Momella Gate for certificate and pickup.

• Drive back to Arusha.