Mount Meru Climb

Day One - You’ll depart Arusha for Momella Gate (4,921 ft) in Arusha National Park. Our guide will check you in at the park gate. The trail begins by crossing the grassy savannah’s of the Park. You will be escorted by a park ranger. Since you are in the safari park you may spot giraffe, antelope, zebra, elephant, monkeys, and buffalo. The trail will climb steadily until you reach Miriakamba Huts (8,250 ft). U 4-6 hours · 6.2 miles · elevation: +3,300 ft. 

Day Two - The morning trek will continue through the rainforest until you reach the Heath zone. You’ll be surrounded by giant heather trees. You’ll continue along the ridge until you reach the saddle. From here, the views of Meru’s crater and the Ash cone are amazing. Once at the saddle (11,712 ft.) you may feel like taking the acclimating hike to Little Mount Meru. U 3-5 hours · 4.9 miles · elevation: +3,400 ft. 

Day Three  - This is summit day. The climb starts around midnight. The trail to Rhino Point is steep. It continues its arduous ascent to Cobra Point. From here, you’ll continue up the steep ridge to the summit—Socialist Peak (14,977 ft.). From the summit, you can watch the sunrise over Tanzania before returning to Miriakamba Huts (8,250 ft.). U 4-6 hours · 3.1 miles · elevation: +3,265ft. 

Day Four  - This is the final day. The descent is quick going back down to the Momella Gate (4,921 ft.). Our vehicle will be there to drive you back to Arusha.