3-Day Mount Meru Trek | Serengeti Insider Safaris

The itinerary

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   Overview

   • 3-Day Mount Meru Trek
   • This 3-day Tanzania trek is built around Mount Meru. The route is organised around walking days, mountain conditions and the time needed to move between trail sections.
   • The daily plan moves through Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut, Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut, Saddle Hut to Summit to Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate.
   • Transport, guiding and daily logistics follow the source itinerary. The final proposal should be checked against the selected travel dates, group size and accommodation level before booking.
   • Overnight stays use campsites and tented accommodation, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route. Listed inclusions include Professional, experienced, mountain guides, All meals while on the Mountain, Clean, purified drinking water.
   • ✨ Safari Highlights
   • 📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary
   • 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 Buffaloes, 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 Meals: Lunch and Dinner
   • 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 purpose and return to Saddle hut. Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft Distance: 6km/3.5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
   • 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 1500m/4921ft Distance: 28km/17mi Hiking Time: 13-14 hours Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
   • 💰 Safari Pricing
   • All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.
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   Part 1

   • 📍 Destinations You'll Visit
   • 📍 Arusha City – The Gateway to Tanzania Safaris & Mount Kilimanjaro
   • 📍 Mount Meru
   • Tanzania’s second-highest peak — a dramatic volcanic crater offering spectacular views of Kilimanjaro and excellent acclimatisation trekking.
   • ✅ What's Included
   • Professional, experienced, mountain guides
   • All meals while on the Mountain
   • Clean, purified drinking water
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   Part 2

   • Conservation fees (part of park fees)
   • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
   • Accommodation in wooden dormitory style huts
   • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
   • Rescue fees (part of park fees)
   • Camping fees (part of park fees)
   • Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
   • All transfers to the mountain and back to your Arusha hotel
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   Part 3

   • Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
   • VAT (18% charged by the Government)
   • Sleeping Mattress
   • ❌ Not Included
   • Meals not listed in the itinerary
   • Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (4% on each payment)
   • Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
   • Tips and gratuities
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   Part 4

   • Transfers (available as an optional addon)
   • Travel insurance
   • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
   • Hotel (available as an optional addon)
   • Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
   • Tanzania Visa
   • International and domestic flights
   • 📸 Safari Photo Gallery
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   Part 5

   • 🌟 Experience Type
   • ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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   Part 6

   • All park fees included
   • Private vehicle & expert guide
   • Full board — all meals
   • Luxury camp accommodation
   • All transfers Arusha return
   • 📋 Quick Facts
   • Duration3 Days / 2 Nights
   • Tour TypeClassic Safari
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   Part 7

   • Group SizePrivate/custom group
   • Meals
   • Difficulty
   • Best SeasonJanuary to March and June to October for generally drier trekking conditions.
   • AccommodationClassic
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   Part 8

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