3 Days Mount Meru Climb
Tanzania

3 Days Mount Meru Climb

Mount Meru is located in Tanzania and is the fifth highest mountain in Africa. It is a great mountain to climb and offers spectacular scenery, including vi

Your adventure

What to expect

Mount Meru is located in Tanzania and is the fifth highest mountain in Africa. It is a great mountain to climb and offers spectacular scenery, including views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The mountain is unspoilt and less congested as compared to it's Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya counterparts.

Drive from Arusha to Mount Meru park gate where you will be met by our game ranger and porters. Hike for a few hours to Mariakamba Hut at 8,500 ft. From here you may wish to take an evening walk on the slopes to view wildlife at one of the watering holes in the crater. Dinner and overnight rest at Mariakamba Hut, L, D.

From Meru Summit to Saddle Hut to Momella Gate and back to Arusha Hike Distance 14km, 6 to 8hrs, 3050m descent, Alt: 1516 Drive 1 hr back to Arusha or Moshi

Your itinerary

The journey, day by day

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Overview

Mount Meru is located in Tanzania and is the fifth highest mountain in Africa. It is a great mountain to climb and offers spectacular scenery, including views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The mountain is unspoilt and less congested as compared to it's Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya counterparts.

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DAY 1 : Mount Meru Park Gate – Mariakamba: 4-5 hours

Drive from Arusha to Mount Meru park gate where you will be met by our game ranger and porters. Hike for a few hours to Mariakamba Hut at 8,500 ft. From here you may wish to take an evening walk on the slopes to view wildlife at one of the watering holes in the crater. Dinner and overnight rest at Mariakamba Hut, L, D.

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DAY 2 :Mariakamba Hut – Saddle Hut

Hike Distance 4km, 2 – 3 hrs, 1050m ascent, Alt: 3566 Dinner and overnight Saddle Hut.

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DAY 3 : Summit – Momella Gate To Arusha or Moshi

From Meru Summit to Saddle Hut to Momella Gate and back to Arusha Hike Distance 14km, 6 to 8hrs, 3050m descent, Alt: 1516 Drive 1 hr back to Arusha or Moshi

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