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Trek to the summit of Africa's second highest mountain on this 6-day guided adventure
See animals such as cape buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs, and bushbucks.
Climb to the top of the second-highest mountain in Tanzania.
Hike through beautiful forests and a vast alpine desert.
Enjoy the amazing views of the summit crater and ash cone.
We invite you to join our spectacular Mount Meru Guided tour and experience the amazing climb to Tanzania’s second highest mountain (4,566 m). Located in Arusha National Park, it offers some of the most amazing scenery. It's also an opportunity to see the most diverse wildlife of all mountains in Tanzania. It is not an easy stroll due to the steepness of this mountain trek, but it’s a great chance to test yourself before challenging Mount Kilimanjaro. This wonderful Mt Meru guided trek is for those who want to take the challenge of a great climb while being out in the wild. We urge you to take this tour before you take on the Kilimanjaro mountain.
We invite you to join our spectacular Mount Meru Guided tour and experience the amazing climb to Tanzania’s second highest mountain (4,566 m). Located in Arusha National Park, it offers some of the most amazing scenery. It's also an opportunity to see the most diverse wildlife of all mountains in Tanzania. It is not an easy stroll due to the steepness of this mountain trek, but it’s a great chance to test yourself before challenging Mount Kilimanjaro. This wonderful Mt Meru guided trek is for those who want to take the challenge of a great climb while being out in the wild. We urge you to take this tour before you take on the Kilimanjaro mountain.
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Mount Meru Trek Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Tanzania
Get picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport near Arusha and taken you to your hotel in Moshi. Here you will meet the tour leader, who will tell you everything you need to know on your upcoming guided trekking tour up Mount Meru. Your guide will also make sure all your equipment is there. If you will need any more gear, you will be able to rent it in Moshi.
Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort
Distance: None
Meals: No Meals Included
Day 2 Momella gate (1,500m) to Miriakamba Hut (2,500m)
Start your Mount Meru trek at 8 AM with a roughly 90-minute transfer to Momella gate, which is where you will start the trek. After you complete your registration, you will start the trek accompanied by an armed ranger. Today’s route will have some spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Momella Lakes. Along the way, you may spot animals like cape buffaloes, giraffes, bushbucks, warthogs, and other local species. You will soon come to Miriakamba Hut and spend the night here.
Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut
Distance: 6km, 1,000m, 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 Miriakamba Hut (2,500m) to Saddle Hut (3,500m)
Your trek up Mount Meru will take you on a steep path which takes you to the saddle ridge today. You can expect amazing views of Meru Crate, the ash cone and little Meru while trekking today. There is also the chance to see wildlife while you are trekking through the forest today. You might even be lucky to spot buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkeys. Eventually, you will make your way to Saddle hut – the accommodation for the night, where you’ll have a quick rest and then continue on to Little Meru (3,810m). This additional trek to Little Meru will assist in acclimatization, and afterward you’ll return back down to the Saddle Hut.
Accommodation: Saddle Hut
Distance: 6.5km, 1,350m, 3-4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 Saddle Hut (3,500m) to Socialist Peak (4,562m) to Miriakamba Hut (2,500m)
Today is a tough, long day, but it is also the highlight of this trip. You will have to wake up just after midnight for a light meal and an ascent to the top of Mount Meru, known as Socialist Peak. This push to the top of Mount Meru is on a steep path and you will be hiking through rocky ridges and gravel. Enjoy unforgettable views of the Meru Crater and ash cone from the summit. You may also see some animals like Klipspringers and reedbucks today. After we spend some time to enjoy the pinnacle today’s trek, descend back to the Miriakamba Hut and spend the night there.
Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut
Distance: 19km, 1,200m, 10-12 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 Miriakamba Hut (2,500m) to Momella gate (1,500m)
After the tough day trekking to the top of Mount Meru, today is about descending back to Momella Gate. You will start your day with a hearty breakfast. After that, you will start your final hike to Momella Gate, using the southern route to descend. You will pass through a montane forest where you will be able to see the incredible Fig Tree Arch. You will be picked up from Momella Gate and taken back to your hotel in Moshi.
Accommodation: Panama Garden Resort
Distance: 14km, 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 Departure
Today it’s all up to you and what time your flight leaves. If you have time, you can explore the town of Moshi and find some souvenirs to commemorate your summit of Mount Meru. Consider sparing an hour of your time to help our environmental conservation efforts by planting a tree in the Kilimanjaro region.
Accommodation: None, departure day
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
The prices below are per person sharing a double or a triple room:
- Guided Groups of 2-4: USD1275 per person
- Guided Groups of 5+: USD1075 per person
Accommodation on Mount Meru Trek
This accommodations on this trekking tour of Mount Meru are Mountain huts / wooden cabins with shared dormitory rooms while on Mount Meru and in a private room in a lodge while in Moshi. In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room as a solo travelers. In some cases, there may be other solo travelers, and we can match you with participants of the same sex. Please note, that single accommodation is not possible in guesthouses with assigned stay at dormitories.
What’s included on Mount Meru Trek
Meals
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Accommodations
Accommodations along the tour
Transportation during the tour
2-way shared airport transfers between Moshi and Kilimanjaro International Airport
Also Included
- 2-way shared airport transfers to Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters for the Mount Meru Trek
- Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Accommodation in wooden cabins on Mount Meru. Pre & Post Trek accommodation at the Weru Weru River Lodge (or alternative) on Bed & Breakfast Basis
- Transportation to & from the mountain gate
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Gear, such as -29C Extreme Limit Sleeping Bags, Double layered Sleeping Mats
- Katadyn filtered water throughout the trek
- Tree donation in support of our environmental conservation projects
Not included
- Tips – see FAQ for guidelines per group.
- Air Travel to Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Any meals or drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Laundry Services & Items of personal nature.
Optional Tours
- Transfer: Moshi to Arusha
- Transfer: Moshi to Nairobi
- Materuni + Coffee Tour Day trip
- Rundugai Hot water springs Day Trip
- Cycling day trip
- Cultural Day Trip
- 2-Day Safari. This safari is suitable for trekkers after Kilimanjaro, and the price includes meals, transport, park fees and accommodation. National Parks that are visited are Tarangire National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- How hard is this tour?
- Do I need a Visa?
- Are meals included?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to the start of this tour?
- Are the tours in English?
- Where does the tour end?
- Can I rent gear?
- Do I need vaccines?
- How much should I tip?
- When is the best time to travel to Tanzania for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 5 / 5 due to the elevation and very long summit day.
Check with your local country about visa requirements for travel to Tanzania. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have Travel Health and Medical insurance to join this trip. You can get travel insurance here.
Make your own way to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania. The nearest town is Moshi.
Yes, your tour leader is English speaking (and a heck of a lot of fun!)
The tour ends in Moshi Town, and a transfer back to Kilimanjaro International Airport is included.
Sleeping gear is provided for the nights on Mount Meru. If you require other gear you can arrange it from the tour provider in advance.
You should check with a doctor at a licenced Travel clinic or talk to your family doctor.
Tips are optional, though the tips are a substantial portion of your crew members income. The total amount varies based on the number of crew members on your trip and your level of satisfaction with their service. Your group should plan on tipping in cash and the amounts should range between $80-$100 for the guide, $60-$80 for the Cook, $50-$70 for Assistant Guide and $30-$40 for porters. It is recommended to tip each crew member separately to ensure full transparency.
This tour is typically run from June to October and December to March, however, it can be run April, May, and November.
Customer Ratings
Ahsante tours is a family-run tour operator based in Moshi. They aim to provide exceptional treks and game drives at fair prices. They’ve been leading guests in Africa for over 20 years.
Ahsante provides each client with family-like service, keeping the values of care, trust, respect, and commitment at the centre of their operations.
They are committed to ensuring each guest has the best adventure possible.
