4 Days Mount Meru Trek

Duration 4 Days / 3 Nights

Route Momella Gate • Miriakamba Hut • Saddle Hut • Socialist Peak • Miriakamba • Gate

Trek Type Mountain Trek • Hut Accommodation • Guided by Park Rangers

Starting Point Momella Gate – Arusha National Park (1,500 m)

Trek Highlights

Climb Tanzania’s second-highest mountain (4,562 m) inside scenic Arusha National Park.
Encounter giraffes, buffalo, colobus monkeys, and diverse birdlife on the lower slopes.
Overnight in comfortable mountain huts at Miriakamba and Saddle.
Sunrise summit over the crater rim with views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.
Ideal for acclimatization before a Kilimanjaro climb or as a rewarding stand-alone adventure.

🗓️ Itinerary Overview

Day 1 – Arrival in Arusha

Pick-up and transfer to hotel in Arusha. Pre-trek briefing and gear check with your guide.
Meals: — Overnight: Arusha Hotel

Day 2 – Momella Gate (1,500 m) → Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m)

Register at the park gate and start trekking through savannah and montane forest.
Spot giraffes, warthogs, and bushbuck along the trail. 4–5 hrs.
Meals: L, D Overnight: Miriakamba Hut

Day 3 – Miriakamba → Saddle Hut (3,570 m)

Steeper climb through heather and moorland zones with panoramic crater views.
Afternoon acclimatization walk to Little Meru (3,820 m). 3–4 hrs.
Meals: B, L, D Overnight: Saddle Hut

Day 4 – Summit Day – Saddle → Socialist Peak (4,562 m) → Miriakamba Hut

Early start (≈2 a.m.) for summit push via Rhinoceros Point (3,800 m).
Reach the crater rim by sunrise, enjoy views of Kilimanjaro, then descend to Miriakamba. 8–10 hrs.
Meals: B, L, D Overnight: Miriakamba Hut

Day 5 – Miriakamba → Momella Gate → Arusha

Leisurely 2–3 hr descent through forest to the gate. Receive certificates and return to Arusha.
Meals: B, L Overnight: —

Booking Safari

Safaris Booking

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Number of Travellers

Start Date

End Date

Nationality (for park fees and visa advice)

Additional Information / Special Requests

Park fees & government taxes
Accommodation in mountain huts (Miriakamba & Saddle)
Professional guide, armed park ranger & porters
All meals on mountain (B, L, D) + safe drinking water
Transfers: Arusha ↔ Momella Gate
First-aid kit & radio communication
Pre/post trek briefing support

International flights & Tanzania visa
Travel/medical insurance (mandatory)
Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, clothing, poles)
Hotel accommodation in Arusha (not listed)
Tips for guide, ranger & porters
Personal expenses (snacks, drinks, souvenirs)