Mt Meru — 3 days
Tanzania's second peak, walked through Arusha National Park with an armed ranger. Giraffe and buffalo on the lower slopes.
Wildlife on routeRanger escortShort
⏱ 3 days👥 2–6 pax
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Mt Meru — 4 days
Meru over four days — the standard acclimatisation climb before Kilimanjaro, and a fine mountain in its own right.
Arusha National Park4 days2–6 pax
Day by day
Your itinerary
- 1
Momela Gate to Miriakamba Hut
Enter Arusha National Park at Momela Gate (about 1,500 m) with an armed ranger and walk to Miriakamba Hut (about 2,514 m).
- 2
Miriakamba to Saddle Hut
Climb to Saddle Hut (about 3,570 m), then take an optional walk to Little Meru.
- 3
Summit and descent to Miriakamba
Start around midnight along the crater rim to Socialist Peak (about 4,566 m) and descend to Miriakamba Hut.
- 4
Miriakamba to Momela Gate
Walk down to Momela Gate.
Included
- ✓Mountain guides and porters
- ✓Meals and drinking water on the mountain
- ✓Hut or camping accommodation along the route
- ✓Safety equipment as per your operator's standard
Not included
- –Anything not confirmed in your quote, such as park fees, flights, visas and tips
- –Personal climbing gear and sleeping bag unless hired
- –Travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking
Good to know
Questions
How fit do I need to be?+
You need to be in good health and used to walking for several hours on consecutive days. Longer itineraries give your body more time to adjust to altitude and raise your chances of reaching the summit.
What does the price cover?+
Please confirm in your quote what is included, such as park fees, guides, porters, meals and transfers. Prices are in US dollars per person for parties for parties of 2 to 6.
Is altitude sickness a risk?+
Yes, on any route. Take the acclimatisation advice seriously, tell your guide if you feel unwell, and consider the longer itinerary if you are unsure.
Price$700 / person
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