Meru Trek in 4 Days
Tour Overview
Meru Trek in 4 Days: If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Pre-trek briefing at your Arusha hotel. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend the day having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed at a local shop.
Seasonal Months & Best Time to Travel
Highlighted months indicate the peak/optimal seasonal period for this tour.
Day-by-Day Summary
| Days | Main Destination | Accommodation | Meal Plan |
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Miriakamba Hut | huts accommodation | Full Board FB |
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Saddle Hut | huts accommodation | Full Board FB |
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Socialist Peak | huts accommodation | Full Board FB |
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Momella gate | No accommodation | Full Board FB |
Tour Quick Facts
Tour Class
Budget Tour :This safari includes comfort-focused hand-picked lodges and camps.
Group Type
Shared group tour : Join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
Start Day
Can start any day :If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Customization
Can be customized :Request minor changes to accommodations and destinations.
Single Travelers
Suitable for single travelers : Solo travelers can join, requires a minimum of 1 people to run.
Minimum Age
Minimum age of 8 years :Children and families are welcome under parental guidance.
Tour Rates & Pricing
Below are our rates for travelers visiting as a group. Discounts are available for larger parties, making group travel more affordable and enjoyable. Whether you are planning a family trip, a getaway with friends, or a special event with colleagues, our group rates are designed to offer better value while keeping the experience comfortable and convenient. Please contact us for more details on pricing, availability, and any special arrangements for your group.
- Per Person Pricing:All rates listed are per person and do not include international flights.
- Solo Travel: Solo travelers are welcome; however, the tour requires a minimum of 1 people to run.
- Age Requirements: Children aged 8 and above are allowed and discounted. Free entrance fees apply for children under 6 years old.
Please Note: All rates are subject to change based on availability, seasonality, and any updates to park fees, taxes, or tourism levies. We recommend contacting us directly to confirm pricing for your specific travel dates and group size.
Group Pricing Rates
| Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
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| $1,220 | $1,077 | $1,019 | $1,008 | $999 | $999 | $999 |
Day by Day Experience
Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut
The drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate, we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes. Trekkers encounter wildlife like Bushbucks, Cape buffalo, Giraffes, and Warthogs during this day. We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut.
Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Miriakamba Hut
Full Board FB
Bus transport (group transport)
huts accommodation
Wildlife to Spot
Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Today we trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and Little Meru. There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle Hut. Once you have settled at the camp, we will set off on a short trek to Little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purposes and return to Saddle Hut.
Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Saddle Hut
Full Board FB
huts accommodation
Wildlife to Spot
Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak to Miriakamba Hut
We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high. Once done with the meal, we start the final ascent to Socialist Peak. This ascent will be steep and we will be making our way through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash cone. There are chances that one might catch a glimpse of wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers over the rocky ridge.
From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba hut.
Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 2500m/8202ft
Distance: 19km/12mi
Hiking Time: 10-12 hours
Socialist Peak
Full Board FB
huts accommodation
Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Momella Gate. We will change the route and take the southern route down, hence the change in distance trekked on this day. We will also pass through the astonishing Fig tree Arch.
Jairos Adventure vehicle will be waiting for you at Momella Gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha (around 1 hour and 30 minutes).
Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 1500m/4921ft
Distance: 14km/8.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Momella gate
Full Board FB
Wildlife to Spot
What's Included
Included
- All applicable park entry fees as per the program.
- Government taxes & local levies.
- Service of highly experienced English-speaking guide(s); porters & cook
- Camping equipment like mountain tent, mattress, etc.
- Accommodation Type: Camping
- Transport from the hotel to the park gate and from the park gate to the hotel.
- Meals on Full board (Unless listed as an upgrade) on trek as indicated on the program
- Unlimited drinking water (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Refreshments during the trek.
- Rescue fees, Emergency oxygen, Pulse oximeter, and First aid kit
- Guides and porters' accommodations and their entry fees on the mountain
- Fair wages to guides and porters as approved by Kilimanjaro National Park Authority
- Emergency oxygen during trek
- 24-hour support
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home) and domestic Flight
- Medical/luggage Insurance.
- Pre-& post climb accommodation (B&B)
- Pick up and drop off at the Airport
- Sleeping bag
- Tips (Tipping guideline: Guide $20, cooker $15, $10 porter pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, Visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
- Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set menu meals are part of the package.
- Portable flush toilet