4‑Day Mount Meru Trekking

Activities:

• Trip briefing with your mountain guide

• Equipment check and rental assistance (if needed)

• Relaxation at the lodge

• Early rest for the trekking start

Itinerary:

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from Samora Explorers Ltd.

After a short briefing about your upcoming Mount Meru adventure, you will be transferred to your lodge in Arusha for relaxation and final preparation before the trek begins.

Main Destination:Arusha

Accommodation:Samora River Lodge

Meals:Lunch & Dinner included

Activities:

• Short acclimatization walk around the hut

• Health monitoring and hydration check

• Sunset views over Arusha National Park

• Dinner and briefing for Day 3

• Early rest

Itinerary:

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Momella Gate inside Arusha National Park. Registration formalities are completed before beginning your trek.

The hike starts at a gentle “pole pole” (slowly) pace. This section feels like a walking safari, where you may see giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and various bird species. An armed park ranger will escort the group throughout the trek.

You will pass the Ngarenanyuki River and a scenic waterfall before arriving at Miriakamba Hut in the late afternoon.

Duration: 5–7 hours
Vegetation: Forest Zone

Main Destination:Mount Meru

Accommodation:Miriakamba Hut

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Activities:

• Acclimatization hike to Little Meru

• Summit briefing and safety instructions

• Gear preparation for summit night

• Early dinner

• Sleep around 7:00 PM

Itinerary:

After breakfast, continue trekking through the forest zone along a steeper trail. As you gain altitude, the vegetation changes gradually toward alpine desert conditions.

Arrive at Saddle Hut for hot lunch and rest. In the afternoon, you will take an acclimatization hike to Little Meru (3,820m), offering spectacular views of Meru Crater and surrounding landscapes.

An early dinner is served before resting in preparation for the midnight summit attempt.

Duration: 4–5 hours (plus acclimatization hike)
Vegetation: Forest to Alpine Desert Transition

Main Destination: Mount Meru

Accommodation:Saddle Hut

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Activities:

• Summit celebration and photos

• Certificate presentation

• Group appreciation with mountain crew

• Transfer back to Arusha or airport

Itinerary:

Wake up around 12:30 AM for a light snack before beginning your summit ascent.

The climb passes Rhino Point (3,800m) and Cobra Point (4,350m) along a dramatic ridge between the crater and inner cliffs. You will reach Socialist Peak (4,566m) at sunrise.

On clear mornings, you may witness breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the clouds. After summit celebrations and photos, descend back to Saddle Hut and continue down to Momella Gate where your driver will transfer you to Arusha or the airport.

Climbers who reach the summit receive an official Mount Meru certificate.

Duration: 9–12 hours
Vegetation: Alpine Desert

Main Destination:Mount Meru

Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals:Breakfast & Lunch included