3 Days Mount-Meru - Mbugu Adventure and Safaris (MAAS)

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3 days, Mount Meru Day Hiking

Day 1: Momela Gate to Mariakamba Hut

Arusha – Momela Gate to Miriakamba Hut

Elevation: 2,500m

Trek Time: 5-7 hours

Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut (Full board)

Begin with a drive from your hotel in Arusha to the Momela Gate, where you’ll complete registration. The trek starts with a fully armed ranger escort due to the presence of wildlife, such as elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, and antelopes. You’ll hike through lush landscapes, taking in the first views of Mount Meru.

Highlights: Wildlife sightings and stunning forest trails.

Day 2:Mariakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

Elevation: 3,500m

Trek Time: 3-5 hours

Accommodation: Saddle Hut (Full board)

Today’s hike is a steep but scenic climb to the saddle below Little Meru. The trail follows a ridge with impressive views of the Meru Crater and the Ash Cone. After a hot lunch at Saddle Hut, a short optional hike to the Little Meru summit (3,820m) provides spectacular sunset views.

Highlights: Meru Crater views, Ash Cone, and Little Meru sunset.

Day 3: Saddle Hut - Summit - Miriakamba Hut - Arusha

Saddle Hut – Summit – Miriakamba Hut – Arusha

Elevation: Summit at 4,566m

Trek Time: 12-14 hours (Saddle Hut to summit and return to Momela Gate)

The summit attempt starts early, around 1:30 a.m., ascending steeply to Rhino Point (3,800m) and then to Cobra Point (4,350m). Reach the summit (4,566m) at sunrise, with potential views of Kilimanjaro’s peak above the clouds. The final ascent follows a narrow ridge with dramatic views of the crater cliffs and slopes. After a brief rest and brunch at Saddle Hut, continue the descent to Momela Gate, where a transfer will return you to your Arusha hotel.

Highlights: Sunrise at the summit, Kilimanjaro views, descent through diverse landscapes.

Overview

This 3-day trek provides a perfect balance of adventure, acclimatization, and unforgettable views—ideal preparation for Kilimanjaro.

Mount Meru, the third-highest peak in Africa and second-highest in Tanzania (4,568m), is an excellent acclimatization climb for those aiming to summit Kilimanjaro. Located within Arusha National Park, the trek offers a unique blend of wildlife encounters and diverse landscapes, including parkland, montane forest, giant heather zones, and stunning moorland. The summit, reached by a narrow ridge, provides breathtaking views of the Ash Cone within the crater.

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