Mount Meru, 3-day Itinerary in the Arusha National Park in Tanzania
Join a certified mountain guide for this unforgettable 3-day trekking ascent of Mount Meru in Tanzania's stunningly scenic Arusha National Park. Climb to the summit in time for sunrise on the third day and enjoy the dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife on the way up.
Private
East African Mountains
3 Days
All year
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Enjoy the stunning scenery of Arusha National Park.
- Climb the second highest peak in Tanzania and fifth highest in Africa.
- Get the chance to see unique wildlife throughout the hike.
Description
Situated just 70 kilometers west of the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro, in the Arusha National Park, Mount Meru presents a great trekking challenge.
At 4,556 meters, Meru is Africa’s fifth tallest mountain, and Tanzania’s second highest peak. The peak is often used as an acclimatization climb by those who plan to summiting neighboring Kili.
However, Meru boasts its own spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife, making it an excellent destination in its own right. Over the course of three days together, we will make our way up to the top fo the mountain peak.
After meeting up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport the day before the trip begins, we will head to the hotel in Moshi (not included in the trip price) and plan for the next day.
On the first official day of the trip, we will depart at 8 am driving up to the park. After registering, we will head out onto the trail making our way from Momella gate (1,500 meters) to Miriakamba Hut (2,500 meters).
Along the way, we will be accompanied by an armed guard, while we enjoy phenomenal views of Kilimanjaro and get the chance to see cape buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs and bushbucks, among many other animals.
On the second day, we will hike up a steep path to the saddle of Meru. From the top of the saddle, we will enjoy great views of Meru crater. As we go, we will pass through a thick forest, where we will get the chance to see even more wildlife. We spend the night at the Saddle Hut (3,500 meters).
The third and final day of the trip is summit day. Getting a pre-dawn alpine start at 1:30 am, we will climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 meters) before passing on to Cobra Point (4,350 meters) and finally reaching the summit (4,566 meters) just in time to see the sunrise.
After watching this magical moments – seeing the sun rise up over the Indian Ocean – we will spend the rest of the day hiking back down to Momella Gate before transferring back to the town of Moshi.
So what are you waiting for? Book now for this incredible 3-day trekking experience to the summit of Mount Meru in Arusha National Park!
If you like the look of this trip then we think that you may also enjoy our 7-day Mount Kilimanjaro trek via the Machame route!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Tents
- Sleeping pad
- Cooking utensils
- Sleeping bag
Meeting point
Details
More info
Please contact us for a complete list of necessary items to bring on this trip.
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
Backpack
Sunglasses
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About the guide
Top Climbers
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Tour Operator
My name is Manase Mwanga, I am the founder and Managing Director of Top Climbers Expedition, a small local company, offering a wide range of unique safaris, including Mount Kilimanjaro ascent, wildlife adventures, bike tours, beach holidays and cultural tourism. I am Tanzanian, born and raised in the Kilimanjaro region. I have extensive experience and a great team of people and guides, that guarantees the highest quality service to our clients.
As a Director my focus is on organizing tours with an ethical and professional approach to exceed tourist expectations. All our tours benefit native people i.e. hard-working local porters and guides by creating job opportunities in order to eradicate poverty. We utilize natural resources in a sustainable way, taking care of the benefits of it for present and future generations. We are not the agency that rents guides. WE are the guides and we always take care of your satisfaction.
Languages
English
What people are saying about Top Climbers
I did the 7 day Machame Route to climb Kilimanjaro. The best decision I made was to go with Top Climbers Expedition! :) Everything went smooth and as planned from the booking process to the actual climb itself. All of Top Climbers staff were so friendly and helpful. The company offered very competitive, if not even more affordable rates, than other local companies and the service was just beyond. I am back home now and could not stop recommending them to my friends.
I spent almost a month in Tanzania going on a safari, exploring Zanzibar, and summitting Mt. Kilimanjaro. All were unique, & memorable, but Kilimanjaro was the main purpose of my trip and it did not disappoint. The team at Top Climbers took care of all the details, so I could just focus on summitting. Viviano & Abuu were the guides for the trek, and were supported by an awesome group that included Peter, & Daniel (total of 12 people from Top Climbers to support a group of 3 people summitting).
Top Climbers Expedition took me and my partner on a 7 day Machame trek. We reached the summit and this was greatly thanks to the wise guides Laraha ja Frank, also thanks to the great support of all the porters. The team made extra effort to keep our stuff dry, to make different meals, etc. After the Kili, we went on a 4-day safari with a guide named Richard - very experienced, professional. Would definitely recommend Top Climbers Expedition!
My wife and I had the opportunity to climb Kilimanjaro using the Machame route over 7 days. Our guides and porters were outstanding. I can’t say enough good things about Top Climbers Expedition. The hospitality, the food and the preparation we went through on our way to the summit was exceptional. We were able to summit the mountain and it was an absolutely incredible adventure, one that we will never forget for the rest of our lives. Thank you Top Climbers Expedition for such an amazing experience that we will always cherish.
We did the 7-days Machame route with Top Climbers and I must say I was happily surprised in every way. The staff was very invested in our well being and very friendly, the food was amazing, tents and sleeping accommodation perfect. I have absolutely nothing to complain about. Thank you Top Climbers for an amazing experience.
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