Mount Meru Hiking Adventures: official route and itinerary to follow

 Mount Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania after Mount Kilimanjaro, and therefore, hiking adventures on Mount Meru are very popular among adventurous tourists.  



If one wishes to explore the Mount Meru hiking adventures in the best way, then it is important to follow the right official route and itinerary. This guide will further focus on this. 

 

Route and itinerary for Mount Meru hiking adventures-

Day 1- Momella Gate ( 1,500m) to Miriakamba Hut ( 2,514m) - 

  • Distance - 10 km ( 6 miles)
  • Time - 4-6 hrs 
  • Terrain - Grassland, rainforest
  • Highlights
  • Walk through Arusha National Park, spotting giraffes, zebras, and buffalo.
  • Hike through dense forests with waterfalls and moss-covered trees
  • Overnight stay at Miriakamba Hut with sunset views over the plains
Day 2-  Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut (3,570m)
  • Distance - 8 km ( 5 miles)
  • Time - 3-5 hrs
  • Terrain: Steep ascent, moorland
  • Highlights
  • Climb through montane forests and open heather zones
  • Short side hike to little Meru ( 3,820m) 
  • Overnight stay at Saddle Hut preparing for the summit push
Day 3- Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak ( 4,562m) and back to Miriakamba Hut- 
  • Distance- 18 km (11 miles)
  • Time- 10-12 hrs 
  • Terrain: Steep ridges, rocky paths
  • Highlights  -
  • Summit attempt under the stars early morning ( 2:00 am)
  • Hiking along the dramatic Meru Crater Rim that offers breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro
  • Reach the socialist peak by sunrise for panoramic views 
  • Head back to Miriakamba Hut for an overnight stay 
Day 4- Miriakamba Hut to Monella Gate - 
  • Distance- 10 Km ( 6 miles )
  • Time- 3- 5 hours 
  • Terrain: Forest trails, descending slopes
  • Highlights:
  • Wildlife sites in the lower forests
  • Completion Certificate collection at Momella Gate.
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