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Arusha National Park

4-Day Mount Meru Climb

The unhurried way up Mount Meru — with a tour of the crater and an easier descent.

  • 4 days
  • Summit 4,566 m
  • Mountain huts
  • From $750 per person

Overview

Mount Meru (4 days)

The four-day climb gives you more time to acclimatise and enjoy Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth-highest mountain, inside Arusha National Park.

It’s a perfect warm-up before Kilimanjaro, with wildlife on the lower slopes and a sunrise summit with views of Kilimanjaro.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1Arusha → Momella Gate → Miriakamba Hut (2,514 m)

    Drive to Momella Gate at around 8:00 am, complete the formalities and climb through grassland and forest to Miriakamba Hut for lunch. In the afternoon your guide takes you on a tour of the Meru crater and the Ash Cone. (Lunch, dinner)

  2. Day 2Miriakamba Hut → Saddle Hut (3,570 m)

    Cross the steepest section to Elephant Ridge and on to Saddle Hut for lunch. Optional afternoon climb of Little Meru (3,820 m). (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

  3. Day 3Summit → Miriakamba Hut

    Leave at around 2:30 am to reach Cobra Point (4,350 m) at sunrise, around 6:30–7:30 am. Descend to Saddle Hut for breakfast, then down to Miriakamba Hut for the night. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

  4. Day 4Miriakamba Hut → Momella Gate → Arusha

    Descend to Momella Gate, receive your summit certificate and drive back to Arusha. (Breakfast)

What’s included

Usually included

  • Park and climbing fees
  • Professional mountain guide, porters and cook
  • Hut accommodation on the mountain
  • Meals on the mountain
  • Transfers between Arusha and the gate
  • Summit certificate

Not included

  • Flights and visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides, porters and cook
  • Personal climbing gear
  • Hotel nights before and after the climb

Your quote lists exactly what’s included before you book.

Good to know

How fit do I need to be?

No technical skills are needed, but good fitness helps. Regular hiking or cardio training in the months before your trip makes a real difference.

When is the best time?

January to early March and June to October. We avoid April and November, the main rainy seasons.

Can I add a safari?

Yes — a climb combines perfectly with a safari before or after, or a few days on Zanzibar.

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