Upon your arrival, one of our representatives will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha town.

You’ll get a briefing for your trek and gear checkup. Also, you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay as you prepare for your Mount Meru climb on the next day.

After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, you’ll be transferred to Arusha National Park via the Ngongongare Gate. Upon arrival at the Mommella headquarters (1,514m/4,967 ft), you’ll complete park formalities, including meeting your Armed Ranger Guide and organizing your luggage with the porters.

The trek begins through the scenic fig tree arch, leading you to Miriakamba Hut. The 14 km (8.6 mi) journey takes about 5 hours and includes a picnic lunch break at the beautiful Moiyo waterfall. Dinner and overnight will be at Miriakamba Hut (2,514m/8,248 ft).

After breakfast, embark on a 4-hour trek to Saddle Point. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch and rest for two hours before taking an acclimatization hike to Little Meru (3,820m/12,533 ft). You’ll return to Saddle Hut (3,566m/11,712 ft) for dinner and an overnight stay. The total distance covered is 7 km (4.3 mi).

Around midnight, you’ll receive a wake-up call and enjoy tea and cookies before starting your climb at 12:00 a.m. The trek begins at Rhino Point (3,800 m / 12,467 ft) and follows a challenging “rock-line” route to Meru Peak (4,562 m / 15,967 ft), covering a distance of 8 km (5 mi).

After reaching the summit and taking plenty of photos, you’ll descend via the same trail to Saddle Hut. Here, you’ll have brunch and a two-hour rest before continuing your afternoon trek for an additional two hours. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at Miriakamba Hut (2,514 m / 8,248 ft), having covered a total distance of 15 km (9.3 mi).

Trek down to the Momella Headquarters (9 km / 5.6 mi) via Jiwe la Lami. Upon arrival, meet your driver guide for a brief game drive before heading back to Arusha town. You will be dropped off at your reserved accommodation, marking the end of your 4-day Mount Meru climb.