About Mt Meru

West of the famous Mt Kilimanjaro lies is a spectacular volcanic mountain Mount Meru At 14,980 feet (4,565m) high, Meru serves as great warm up to Mount Kilimanjaro (19,341 ft / 5,895 m). Mount Meru is ideal for altitude acclimatization and you may select to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with lower number of days after climbing Meru. 

Mount Meru is part of the Arusha National Park, a beutifully area with a wide range of habitats teeming with wildlife. On the lower slopes of the mountain and inside the park, there is a good chance of spotting animals like big herds of buffaloes, waterbuck etc.

All walking and treks are accompanied by an armed ranger this is especially on the early stages of the climb to protect you against any wildlife threats.

The trail follows the north rim of the crater, along a dramatic ridgeline. Once at the summit the views of Mt Kilimanjaro and  down into Meru crater are unforgettable. Many people who climb all this mountain have quite preference of Mt Meru.

Although about 4,000 feet lower than Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru is still a very tall mountain. Do not underestimate Mount Meru. Altitude acclimatization is still the key to a successful summit.

We cater for two different itineraries, one for 4 days and for 3 days. All breakfast and dinner plus accommodations while climbing Meru are in wood huts.

                         Day 1

Arusha Momella Gate (4921’/1500m) – Miriakamba Hut (8202’/2500m)

In the morning, you will be collected from your hotel and brought to Arusha National Park Gate and then onwards to Momella Gate. An armed park ranger will accompany you while you start you hike and get a first glimpse of the giraffes and buffalo. After you leave the wildlife behind, you will enter an acacia forest. 

After a couple of hours, you will reach Maio falls and some picturesque mean downs that are a perfect place for a picnic. After a rest you will again be on your way and soon reach the well-known ‘Arched fig Tree ‘ After another 1 1/2 – 2hours, you will reach the Miriakamba Hut.

                         Day 2

Miriakamba Hut (8202’/2500m)

In the morning, you will leave the Miriakamba Hut behind and follow and follow a steep track with wooden steps upwards. The clouds often hang in the rainforest and dip the lush vegetation in a moody atmosphere. 

After approximately 2 hours, you will reach the ventage point ‘Mgongo wa Tembo’ (Elephant back) at an elevation of 3200m, where you will enjoy a well-earned break. After another hike in which the vegetation changes from rainforest into an airy bush land, you will reach Saddle Hut (3500m) at midday for a relaxing lunch break.

During the afternoon, you have the option of the side trip to little Meru (3820m) which takes approx. 1-1 1/2 hours and from where you can have wonderful views of Arusha National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro (approx. 80 km away). Back at hut, a warm dinner is waiting for for you before you will have the final preliminary talk in preparation for the following day’s climb to the summit.

                          Day 3

Day 3 Saddle Hut – Socialist Peak (14,967′/4562m) – Miriakamba Hut (8202′/2500m)


After an early start with tea and biscuits, you will leave for the summit at 02:00 hrs. By torchlight, you will follow the trail through bush land to the so-called Rhino Point (3821m) in which the path turns into a little more challenging trek. 

You will follow the north ridge to the summit on which you walk on ground alternating between lava ash and rock. After approx. 4 – 5 hours, you will have the summit and the Tanzanian flag in your sights.

From the summit, you will be able to enjoy the sun rising above Kilimanjaro and the fantastic view of Mount Meru’s crater with its steep sides and the “Ash Cone” in the middle. The descent follows the same route back to Saddle Hut (3550m) where you will take a well-deserved long break and recuperate with hot soup and tea. 

Once refreshed, you will continue with the descent. During the early afternoon, you will reach Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – tired but happy. Evening meal and overnight stay at Miriakamba Hut (2500m).

                         Day 4

Day 4 Miriakamba Hut (8202′/2500m) – Momella Gate (4921′/1500m)
After breakfast, you will follow a 2 – 3 hour trek over the so-called ‘Northern Route’ back to Momella Gate. The descent is shorter than the ascent but there is still the chance to see elephants, buffalos, giraffes as well as the black and white colobus monkeys. At the gate, you will say farewell to your hiking crew and your driver will take you back to Arusha.

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Maranje Adventures it is local Tanzania owned tour operator specializing in Adventure travel in Tanzania. 

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