4-Day Mount Meru Trek
- 4 Days Northern Tanzania Classic Safari Itinerary
- Overview
This 4-day Mount Meru trek offers a scenic and well-paced climb in Arusha National Park, leading to the summit of Mount Meru (4,566m).
The extra day allows for better acclimatization, making it easier and more comfortable to reach Socialist Peak. The trek features diverse landscapes including lush rainforest, open moorland, and alpine desert, along with possible wildlife encounters along the lower slopes.
- Itinerary
Day 1 – Arusha to Miriakamba Hut
Depart from Arusha and drive to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park
Meet your trekking crew and armed ranger
Begin trekking through forest with chances to see giraffes, buffalo, monkeys, and birds
Picnic lunch en route
Continue to Miriakamba Hut (approx. 2,500m)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut
Day 2 – Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
After breakfast, continue trekking through forest into moorland
Enjoy scenic views and changing vegetation
Arrive at Saddle Hut (approx. 3,570m)
After lunch, optional acclimatization hike to Little Meru (approx. 3,820m)
Return to Saddle Hut for dinner and overnight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Saddle Hut
Day 3 – Summit Attempt & Return to Miriakamba Hut
Start summit attempt around midnight
Reach Socialist Peak (4,566m) at sunrise
Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro
Descend to Saddle Hut for rest and brunch
Continue descending to Miriakamba Hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut
Day 4 – Miriakamba Hut to Arusha
After breakfast, descend through the forest to Momella Gate
Meet your driver and transfer back to Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Included
Park entrance fees
Professional mountain guide
Armed ranger
Porters and cook
Accommodation in mountain huts
All meals during the trek
Drinking water
Transport from and to Arusha
- Excluded
International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal trekking gear
Tips for guide, porters, and cook
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4 Days Northern Tanzania Classic Safari
4 Days Northern Tanzania Classic Safari
4 Days Northern Tanzania Classic Safari per person
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