Mount Meru 4-Day Expedition +2 Nights Hotel
Overview
Journey with us to the top of Africa’s fifth-highest peak, Mount Meru, rising to an elevation of 4,566m. This challenging 6-day expedition (4 hiking days) begins at Momella Gate, traversing lush forests teeming with wildlife, including giraffes, buffaloes, and zebras, accompanied by an armed ranger. The trek involves steep ascents to Miriakamba Hut and Saddle Hut, with an acclimatization hike to Little Meru. The demanding summit push starts at midnight, aiming for a glorious sunrise view of Kilimanjaro and the Meru crater. The descent includes a visit to Tululunsi Waterfalls, concluding with a return to Arusha and Nairobi. This physically and mentally exerting hike requires pre-qualification through high-altitude endurance training.
Duration
6 Days
Difficulty
Challenging
Group Size
Max None
Schedule
Oct 20 - Oct 25, 2026
Schedule & Availability
Fixed DatesOctober 20, 2026 - October 25, 2026
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Leave Nairobi at 6:30 a.m. for Arusha, Tanzania. Meet mountain guides for a briefing, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Activities:
- Travel from Nairobi to Arusha
- Mountain guide briefing
- Dinner
- Hotel overnight stay
After breakfast, transfer from Arusha to Momella Gate. Process park registration and begin a walk through lush forest, spotting wildlife like giraffes, buffaloes, and zebras, accompanied by an armed ranger. Carry a packed lunch; hot meals and beverages at Miriakamba Hut. Terrain: Forest | Distance: 11km | Elevation Gain: 1,000m | Time: 6–7 hours.
Activities:
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Momella Gate
- Park registration
- Forest trek
- Wildlife viewing
- Packed lunch
- Hot meals and beverages at Miriakamba Hut
Continue trek on a steep forest path, spotting wildlife. Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Meru crater and ash tray. Arrive at Saddle Hut for lunch and rest. Optional acclimatization hike to Little Meru (3,820m) for panoramic views. Early dinner and rest for summit push. Terrain: Forest | Distance: 6km | Elevation Gain: 1,000m | Time 4–6 hours.
Activities:
- Breakfast
- Steep forest trek
- Wildlife viewing
- Lunch at Saddle Hut
- Rest
- Acclimatization hike to Little Meru (optional)
- Early dinner
Wake at half past midnight for the summit push. Have tea and light snacks. Cross steep trail to Rhino Point (3,800m) and Cobra Point (4,350m). Traverse a rocky ridge to Mount Meru summit for sunrise views of Kilimanjaro. Descend to Saddle Hut for brunch, then continue to Miriakamba Hut for the last night. Terrain: Alpine Desert | Distance: 5km up, 13km down | Elevation Gain: 1,066m | Time: 10–12 hours.
Activities:
- Summit push
- Tea and snacks
- Trek to Rhino Point
- Trek to Cobra Point
- Trek to Mount Meru summit
- Sunrise viewing
- Descent to Saddle Hut
- Brunch
- Descent to Miriakamba Hut
After breakfast, take a shorter route back to Momella Gate via Tululunsi Waterfalls, with more animal sightings. Farewell ceremony with crew. Board transfer vehicles back to Arusha for the last night at the hotel. Distance: 7km | Time: 4–5 hours.
Activities:
- Breakfast
- Descent via Tululunsi Waterfalls
- Animal sightings
- Farewell ceremony
- Transfer to Arusha
- Hotel overnight stay
Early breakfast, then pick up from the hotel for the return trip home.
Activities:
- Breakfast
- Return travel home
What's Included
- 7:1 hiker to guide ratio on day hikes and 4:1 hiker to guide ratio on expeditions
- Additional guidance and support from Outdoorer Champions
- At least one skilled paramedic (up to 5 depending on the group size)
- A thorough emergency action plan for any emergencies that may arise
- Transport from Nairobi and back
- All meals while on the climb
- Dorm accommodation on the mountain
- Hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast before and after the expedition – 2 people sharing a room, own bed
- All park and camping fees
- Ground rescue fees, and oxygen cylinders for emergency cases
- Guides’, porters’, and other crew’s remuneration
- Services of a skilled mountain paramedic
What's Not Included
- Items of personal nature, including clothes, shoes, sleeping bags, and rucksacks
- Mandatory emergency evacuation cover in the destination country ($50 in East Africa)
- Tips to guides and porters (group tipping is recommended for fair distribution)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in the 'Included' list
Requirements
- Physical fitness, with emphasis on cardiovascular training
- Understanding of gear and layering at high elevations
- High-altitude training (in the 3,500+ mASL elevations) within one month ahead of the climb for altitude acclimatization
- Passport or temporary permit
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Location
Country: Tanzania
Destinations: Arusha Cobra Point Little Meru Miriakamba Hut Momella Gate Mount Meru Nairobi Rhino Point Saddle Hut Tululunsi Waterfalls
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Pricing Options
Mount Meru Only (Kenyan & EAC Citizens)
Mount Meru expedition only, for Kenyan & EAC Citizens.
Mount Meru Only (Foreign Kenyan Residents)
Mount Meru expedition only, for Foreign Kenyan Residents.
Mount Meru Including 2 Prep hikes (Kenyan & EAC Citizens)
Mount Meru expedition including 2 preparatory hikes, for Kenyan & EAC Citizens.
Mount Meru Including 2 Prep hikes (Foreign Kenyan Residents)
Mount Meru expedition including 2 preparatory hikes, for Foreign Kenyan Residents. Price not available, please enquire.
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