5 Days Mount Meru Climbing
Mount Meru Climb is the best for acclimatization prior to Mount Kilimanjaro climbing; The Mountain is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,566 mt.
Why Mount Meru
Mount Meru is the ideal mountain for acclimatization before climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Rising to 4,566 meters (14,980 ft), it is the third-highest peak in Africa and the second-highest mountain in Tanzania.
This climb allows the body to adjust naturally to altitude while enjoying spectacular scenery, diverse vegetation, and abundant wildlife.
The route passes through Arusha National Park, where giraffes, buffaloes, monkeys, and rich birdlife are often seen. Compared to Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru is quieter, making it an excellent preparation climb that builds confidence, endurance, and altitude tolerance.
Throughout the trek, our professional mountain guides set a slow, steady pace to support acclimatization.
Armed park rangers accompany the group at all times to ensure safety and security. Guides carefully select scenic rest points where clients enjoy nuts, snacks, chocolates, biscuits, and drinks during the hike.
Tour Details
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our representatives and transferred to Keys Hotel in Moshi.
Keys Hotel is a family-run hotel located on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, just a 10-minute walk from Moshi town center.
The hotel offers comfortable accommodation, friendly service, clean swimming pools, and a variety of delicious meals—an ideal place to relax and prepare for the climb.
Overnight: Keys Hotel – 823 m / 2,700 ft
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)
Distance: 10 km / 6.2 miles
Hiking Time: 4–7 hours
Altitude Gain: 1,015 m / 3,330 ft
After breakfast, clients will collect packed lunch boxes from the hotel. We then drive to Momela Gate in Arusha National Park for registration.
Lunch will be enjoyed at the gate or along the trail, depending on time.
The walk begins through open grassland and forest, with Mount Meru ahead and wide plains behind. Wildlife such as giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, and monkeys is often seen.
The forest becomes denser as we gain altitude. Guides maintain a relaxed pace, stopping for rest, hydration, and snacks. The day ends at Miriakamba Hut.
Dinner & Overnight: Miriakamba Hut
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Distance: 8 km / 5 miles
Hiking Time: 3–5 hours
Altitude Gain: 1,055 m / 3,460 ft
After breakfast, we trek uphill toward Saddle Hut, with clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro to the east. Vegetation gradually changes from forest to alpine landscape.
Along the way, guides choose good halfway rest spots where clients enjoy tea, coffee, nuts, snacks, and light bites. Upon arrival at Saddle Hut, a hot lunch is served.
In the afternoon, we take a short acclimatization hike up Little Meru, helping the body adjust to altitude. We return to camp to rest and prepare for the summit.
Dinner & Overnight: Saddle Hut
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)
Descent To Momela Gate & Transfer To Moshi (keys Hotel)
Total Distance: 28 km / 17.4 miles
Hiking Time: 10–12 hours
Altitude Gain: 996 m / 3,270 ft
Total Descent: 3,066 m / 10,060 ft
We wake around midnight for a light breakfast before starting the summit climb under the stars. The trail leads to Rhino Point, followed by a short descent and a steady scramble along the crater rim.
As dawn breaks, the sun rises and casts a warm orange glow across the landscape. The final rocky section leads to the summit of Mount Meru, where breathtaking views await, including Mount Kilimanjaro to the east.
After photos at the summit, we descend back to Saddle Hut, where clients are welcomed with fresh juices. After a short rest, we continue descending to Miriakamba Hut.
At Miriakamba Hut, guides arrange a long break where clients enjoy snacks, light bites, chocolates, nuts, hot water, tea, and coffee to regain energy before the final descent.
We then continue down to Momela Gate, where we sign out of the park and transfer back to Keys Hotel in Moshi for a hot shower and well-earned rest.
Overnight: Keys Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast (BB)
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