4-DAYS MOUNT MERU TREKKING WITH MLENGU TOURS.

Upon arrival, you will be met timeously at Kilimanjaro Airport by our Mlengu Tours transfer guide, who will welcome you with warm smile, assisted with your luggage and escorted to your comfortable private vehicle then transfer you to your arranged hotel in Arusha. That evening, you will meet your mountain guide for a briefing on the hike and check your trekking gears and ensure that you have all necessary trekking gears for climbing mount Meru. Overnight stay at Forest Hill hotel- Bed and Breakfast.

Your adventure with Mlengu Tours begins with after breakfast in your hotel, followed by a pickup from your hotel and a scenic drive to the Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. Upon arrival, the porters will organize and pack your belongings for the trek, while you and your guide complete the registration. Your start hiking heading to the Miriakamba hut, Along the way you’ll encounter a variety of wildlife, such as giraffes, zebras, antelopes, buffaloes, and possibly elephants. For your safety, an armed ranger, provided by the National Park, will accompany your group throughout the hike.By late afternoon, you’ll reach Miriakamba Hut (2,500m), where our chef will prepare a delicious hot dinner and provide washing water. Enjoy the day with a breathtaking sunset before resting at the hut. Overnight stay at Miriakamba Hut.

After breakfast, the trek with Mlengu Tours team continues with a steep ascent along the ridge of the saddle. Keep an eye out for wildlife as you walk, with stunning views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray along the way. Upon reaching Saddle Hut (3,500m), you’ll have the chance to embark on an optional hike to Little Mount Meru (3,820m) with your guide. This additional trek is perfect for acclimatization and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes. An early dinner will be served to ensure you get enough rest before your midnight summit attempt. Make sure you go to bed early and prepared for the challenge ahead. Overnight stay at Saddle hut. 

Our Mlengu Tours guide will wake you at midnight for a light tea with snacks before beginning your summit attempt at 1:30 AM. The climb starts with a steep ascent from Rhino Point (3,800m) to Cobra Point (4,350m). The final section requires scrambling along a rocky ridge between the crater and the inner cliffs of Mount Meru. You’ll reach the summit of Mount Meru (4,565m) just in time for sunrise, where you’ll be greeted with spectacular views of the Meru Ash Tray and Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. Take a moment to enjoy the stunning scenery before beginning your descent. The descent takes you back to Saddle Hut for a brief break and breakfast, before continuing down to Miriakamba Hut. overnight stay at Miriakamba hut.

After breakfast you follow a route back to the Momella Gate. This route is a little shorter, but there is still a chance to see elephants, buffalo, giraffe and colobus monkeys. At the gate you say goodbye to your team and ranger. After you have been issued a summit certificate, your driver will take you back to your accommodation in Arusha. Overnight stay at Forest hill Hotel