Hiking Mount Meru – A Perfect Kilimanjaro Warm-Up

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), a friendly staff member from Serengeti Landmark Tours will be there to welcome you for your Hiking Mount Meru adventure. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Arusha, where you can relax after your journey and prepare for Hiking Mount Meru.

In the evening, you will have a safari briefing for your Hiking Mount Meru experience, where our team will go over your itinerary, answer any questions, and ensure you are well-prepared for your adventure. Get a good night’s rest—your unforgettable Hiking Mount Meru begins tomorrow.

Accommodation

✓  Name: Tulia lodge
✓  Type: Hotel
✓  Level: Mid-range

The Hiking Mount Meru adventure begins with a drive from your hotel in Arusha to Momela Gate. After a quick registration process, the Hiking Mount Meru trek officially kicks off with a fully armed ranger escorting the group, ensuring safety throughout the journey.

As you begin Hiking Mount Meru, you’ll pass through diverse terrain where there is an excellent chance to spot a variety of wildlife, including elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, antelope, and more making Hiking Mount Meru a unique trekking experience inside a rich wildlife environment.

By evening, after an exciting day of Hiking Mount Meru, you'll enjoy dinner and rest for the night at Miriakamba Hut, preparing for the next stage of your climb.

• Route: Momela Gate to Miriakamba Hut (2,500m)
• Duration: 5-7 hours of walkin

The journey continues the next morning from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru. Although this day is relatively short, the climb is steep. The route slowly ascends along a ridge, providing spectacular views of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After enjoying a hot lunch at Saddle Hut, there’s an optional short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for a stunning sunset view. Later, dinner and an overnight stay await you at Saddle Hut.

• Route: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut (3,500m)
• Duration: 3-5 hours of walking

On the final day, an early start—around 1:30 a.m.—prepares you for the most challenging part of the trek. The ascent begins steeply towards Rhino Point (3,800m) and continues onward to Cobra Point (4,350m). The goal is to reach the summit (4,566m) just in time to witness the sunrise, with the remarkable sight of Kilimanjaro Peak rising above the clouds. The final stretch follows a spectacularly narrow ridgeline, sandwiched between sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. After a short break and brunch back at Saddle Hut, you’ll continue the descent back to Momella Gate, where a transfer vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Arusha for a well-deserved overnight hotel stay.

• Route: Saddle Hut to the Summit to Momella Gate
• Duration: 12-14 hours of walking

Accommodation

✓  Name: Tulia lodge
✓  Type: Hotel
✓  Level: Mid-range

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.

PLEASE NOTE: Hotel check-out is at 10:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.