Arusha National Park
Mount Meru Trek
Tanzania's second-highest peak at 4,562 m — a wildlife-rich climb and the perfect Kilimanjaro acclimatisation.
- Duration
- 3 – 4 days
- Best time to visit
- June – February
- Price from
- From USD 890 per person
- Getting there
- 1 hour by road from Arusha to Momella Gate, Arusha National Park.
- Difficulty
- Moderate to challenging — steep knife-edge ridge on summit night
About Mount Meru Trek
Meru is the sleeper hit of Tanzanian trekking: fewer than a tenth of Kilimanjaro's numbers, real wildlife on the lower slopes and one of the most dramatic summit ridges in East Africa. Huts mean no tents are required, and the trek starts just 60 minutes from our Arusha office.
Highlights
- Armed ranger escort through buffalo and giraffe country
- Momella Lakes, Fig Tree Arch and Meru Crater ash cone
- Comfortable mountain huts (Miriakamba and Saddle)
- Sunrise over Kilimanjaro from Socialist Peak
- Excellent 3-day acclimatisation before Kilimanjaro
What's included
- Arusha National Park fees, hut fees and rescue fee
- Mandatory armed park ranger
- Mountain guide, cook and porters
- All meals and drinking water on the mountain
- Transfers from Arusha hotels
Not included
- Flights and visa
- Insurance
- Personal gear
- Crew tips (USD 150 – 200)
Ready for your Tanzanian adventure?
Every itinerary is private and tailor-made. Call, WhatsApp or email us and we will design your trip around your dates, budget and pace.