3-day Mount Meru Climbing

Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)/Arusha airport. We will arrange a private transfer from the airport to the hotel. We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

Drive from the Hotel in Arusha to Momela Gate. After a short registration at the Gate, our walk will begin with a full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.

Momela Gate to Miriakamba Hut (2500 m.): 5-7 hours walking.

The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After a hot lunch at Saddle Hut, we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner and overnight night at Saddle Hut

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut (3500 m.): 3-5 hours walking.

We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). Reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline. Take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate. Returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to Arusha overnight at the hotel