4-Day Mount Meru Hiking Itinerary

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha National Park for registration at Momella Gate. The trek begins with a walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger. Along the way, you may see giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and various bird species.

The trail passes through open grasslands and montane forest before reaching Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.

• Starting Point: Momella Gate (1,500m)
• Hiking Time: 4–6 hours
• Overnight: Miriakamba Hut (2,514m)

After breakfast, continue the climb through lush forest and moorland vegetation. The trail becomes steeper as you approach Saddle Hut.

In the afternoon, there is an optional acclimatization hike to Little Meru (3,820m) for stunning views and better altitude adaptation.

Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.

• Hiking Time: 3–5 hours
• Overnight: Saddle Hut (3,570m)

Around midnight, begin the summit attempt. The trail is steep and passes Rhino Point and Cobra Point before reaching Socialist Peak at sunrise.

At the summit, enjoy spectacular views of:

• The Meru Crater
• Ash Cone
• Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day

After celebrating and taking photos, descend back to Saddle Hut for a short rest and continue down to Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.

• Summit: Socialist Peak (4,566m)
• Hiking Time: 10–12 hours total

After breakfast, descend through the forest back to Momella Gate. You may again spot wildlife along the way.

At the gate, receive your summit certificate before transfer back to Arusha.

• Hiking Time: 2–4 hours