Kilimanjaro Trek
Mount Meru Trek - 4 Days
4-day Mount Meru trek - perfect acclimatization for Kilimanjaro with wildlife viewing.
4 days
Moderate
4,566m
Overview
Mount Meru is Tanzania's second-highest peak and offers excellent acclimatization for Kilimanjaro. This challenging trek provides stunning views and diverse wildlife encounters.
Highlights
- Tanzania's second-highest peak (4,566m)
- Excellent Kilimanjaro preparation trek
- Wildlife viewing including buffalo and giraffe
- Spectacular views of Kilimanjaro
- Less crowded alternative to Kilimanjaro
- Armed ranger accompanies for wildlife safety
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut
Trek through Arusha National Park with wildlife viewing to Miriakamba Hut.
Altitude: 2,514m
Distance: 10km
Time: 4-6 hours
Accommodation: Mountain hut
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Steep climb through forest and moorland to Saddle Hut with views of Meru Crater.
Altitude: 3,570m
Distance: 8km
Time: 3-5 hours
Accommodation: Mountain hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Summit Day - Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak to Miriakamba Hut
Pre-dawn summit attempt to Socialist Peak, then descend to Miriakamba Hut.
Altitude: 2,514m
Distance: 12km
Time: 10-12 hours
Accommodation: Mountain hut
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate
Final descent through park with more wildlife viewing opportunities.
Altitude: 1,500m
Distance: 10km
Time: 2-3 hours
Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha (optional)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Trek details
4 days
Highest point: 4,566m
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