3 Days Mount Meru

All trekkers are responsible for arranging their own flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Upon arrival at JRO, we will provide a private transfer to your hotel. That evening or the following morning, you will meet your local Kilimanjaro & Safari Treks representative for a comprehensive pre-climb briefing.

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive to Arusha National Park, where we will check all our permits at the Park Headquarters. From there, we continue by vehicle to the Momella Park Gate, where our trek will begin. It is a requirement on this route that an armed Park Ranger accompanies us to ensure our safety against any wild animal threats. The trail takes us through lush montane forest, past waterfalls and uniquely shaped trees, leading us to Miriakamba Hut.

As we ascend higher on Mount Meru, you'll notice the air becoming cooler and slightly thinner. Today, we will climb over 1000 meters to reach Saddle Hut at 3550m. In the afternoon, you'll have time for an acclimatisation hike, gaining another 300 meters to Little Meru at 3820m. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, located more than 80 kilometers away.

We begin early around 2 a.m., following the path through scrubland to Rhino Point at 3820 meters. From here, the route becomes more challenging as we navigate the narrow crater ridge, eventually reaching the summit after approximately 4-5 hours. At Socialist Peak, we will witness a breathtaking sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro and have time to explore Meru's crater and ash cone. After soaking in the views, we will descend by retracing our steps back to Saddle Hut, then continue down to Miriakamba Hut, and finally to Momella Gate. From there, we’ll transfer you to your hotel for a well-earned shower and celebration of your achievement.

After a well-deserved night’s rest, we will bid you farewell. If you have arranged airport transfers with us or have a safari/Zanzibar trip planned, we will collect you in the morning for your onward journey.