The 3 days Mount Meru climb takes you up Tanzania’s second highest mountain through wildlife-rich forest to Socialist Peak, with an armed ranger by your side. A great warm-up for Kilimanjaro.
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Read our reviews on Google →The 3 days Mount Meru climb takes you up Tanzania’s second highest mountain, standing at 4,566 m inside Arusha National Park. It offers some of the most spectacular scenery and wildlife of any mountain in Tanzania. The climb is challenging because it is steep, but it is a great way to acclimatize before you attempt Mount Kilimanjaro.
An armed ranger walks with every group because of the abundant wildlife on the lower slopes. Some people have even suggested that Meru was the resting place of Noah’s Ark after the biblical flood. Request a quote for this 3 days Mount Meru climb and we will adapt it to your dates and group size.
In short, this 3 days Mount Meru climb is a fast way up Tanzania’s second highest mountain. First, you arrive in Tanzania. Then you enter through Momella Gate and walk to Miriakamba Hut. Next, you continue to Saddle Hut.
After that, you climb to the summit and return to Momella Gate. Finally, the last day is for your departure. Because the climb is steep, an armed ranger walks with you. Also, it helps you adjust before you attempt Kilimanjaro.
Locations are approximate and shown for orientation. Your exact route may vary slightly with conditions.
Forest, ridge walking and a rocky summit climb
Short walk to Little Meru, 3,810 m
Midnight start to Socialist Peak
Buffalo, giraffe, colobus monkeys and Kilimanjaro views
Day by Day Plan
Arrive→Welcome to Tanzania! When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, a representative greets you and transfers you to your hotel in Arusha. There you meet your guide for a briefing and gear check. Later in the day, relax and acclimatize for the rest of the day.
Day01The drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. After the gate formalities, you start the trek. In addition, the trail gives breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Momella lakes. On this day you may meet bushbuck, Cape buffalo, giraffe and warthog. A short walk more brings you to Miriakamba Hut.
Highlight: Views of Kilimanjaro and the Momella lakes.
Day02Today you follow a steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way you see the Meru crater, the ash cone and Little Meru, and you may meet Cape buffalo and black-and-white colobus monkeys. You end the trek at Saddle Hut. After settling in, you take a short hike to Little Meru (3,810 m) to help your body acclimatize, then return to Saddle Hut.
Day03You wake just after midnight and have a light meal to keep your energy high. Then you start the final ascent to Socialist Peak, steep and over gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the hardest part of the trek, both mentally and physically. At the summit you enjoy magnificent views of the Meru crater and the ash cone, and you may spot mountain reedbuck and klipspringer on the rocky ridge. From the summit you descend straight down to Miriakamba Hut and on to the gate, where the tour ends.
Highlight: Magnificent views of the Meru crater and the ash cone.
Depart←On your departure day, Utukufu Travels and Adventures organizes a timely transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Afterward, leave with memories of Tanzania’s landscapes and a heart full of the African spirit, as your Mount Meru adventure comes to an end.
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This Mount Meru climb can be adapted to your dates, fitness and group size. You can ask for a 4-day plan, extra nights in Arusha, or gear rental, or add a Kilimanjaro climb afterwards. Prepare with our trekking checklist and Kilimanjaro trekking guide for first-timers. See what past travelers say about us on SafariBookings, TripAdvisor and Google reviews, or read our customer reviews page.
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