Begin your Mount Meru trekking adventure with a warm welcome at your hotel in Arusha. After a detailed briefing by our experienced guides, your journey starts with a drive to the Momela Gate, the entry point to Arusha National Park. Over the next four days, you’ll hike through the stunning landscapes of Meru, accompanied by armed ranger escorts for added security. This trek offers opportunities to spot wildlife such as buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and various antelope along the way.
As you progress, you’ll traverse the lush Montane Forest, ascend scenic ridges, and enjoy spectacular views of the Ash Cone and Meru Crater. The summit climb to Socialist Peak rewards you with a breathtaking sunrise and stunning views of Kilimanjaro.
After completing the trek, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel for a well-deserved rest. If you wish to extend your adventure in Tanzania, optional extensions to Kilimanjaro climbing, Zanzibar, or safaris are available.
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our dedicated driver will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name. You’ll receive a warm welcome as you begin your adventure. From the airport, you’ll be transferred comfortably to Sal salinero hotel , a charming establishment known for its inviting atmosphere.
After checking in, enjoy a delicious meal at the hotel. Later, our experienced mountain coordinators and your guide will provide a pre-trekking briefing, preparing you for the incredible journey ahead. Take some time to unwind and enjoy the hotel’s amenities, including a swimming pool, a beautiful garden, and a bar and restaurant, ensuring a relaxing start to your expedition.
1,387 m to 2,514 m (4,921 ft to 8,250 ft)
Cycling Distance:
10 km
Cycling Time:
4-6 hours
After enjoying breakfast, you’ll be transferred from Moshi to Arusha National Park, where you’ll check in with park personnel before embarking on your trek from Momella Gate. The journey begins in the late morning, taking you through open grasslands that are home to buffalo, warthogs, and giraffes, providing excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.
As you progress, the trail features a steady climb into the lush montane forest. You’ll pause for lunch near the famous Fig Tree, then continue through less dense areas, where you can spot a variety of birds and monkeys, including the striking black-and-white Colobus. By mid-afternoon, you’ll be rewarded with stunning views of Meru’s towering cliffs and the Ash Cone. Arriving at Miriakamba Huts, nestled in a serene grassy glade, you’ll have a perfect spot to relax and take in the breathtaking surroundings. Keep an eye out—you might even spot a giraffe wandering through camp!
Altitude:
2,514 m to 3,570 m (8,250 ft to 11,712 ft)
Cycling Distance:
8 km
Cycling Time:
3-5 hours
Get an early start to catch a glimpse of Kilimanjaro before the clouds gather. Your trek begins with a steep ascent from Miriakamba Hut to the crater rim, known as Elephant Ridge. The trail weaves through lush montane forest, providing breathtaking views as you climb. You will eventually reach the giant heather and moorland situated between Little Meru and Meru.
Upon arriving at Saddle Hut, you can enjoy a hot lunch to refuel. The afternoon offers time to rest, or you may opt for an optional hike to the summit of Little Meru (3,820 m / 12,533 ft). This hike rewards you with stunning views of the surrounding landscapes, especially as the sun sets, casting a golden hue over the peaks and valleys. The ascent provides a fantastic opportunity to acclimatize and prepare for the summit climb the next day.
Altitude:
3,570 m to 4,566 m
Cycling Distance:
5 km up, 13 km down
Cycling Time:
12-14 hours time
Your summit day begins early at 2 AM, kicking off with a steep climb to Rhino Point (3,800 m / 12,467 ft). Depending on the weather, you may pause here to witness a spectacular sunrise. If conditions permit, you will continue along a rugged ridge, reaching Cobra Point (4,350 m / 14,271 ft) just as the sun begins to rise.
The views from Cobra Point are stunning, featuring the crater rim cliffs, the Ash Cone, and Kilimanjaro towering above the clouds, along with expansive vistas of the Rift Valley.After a further hour of climbing, you’ll reach the summit of Mount Meru.
The hike back to Rhino Point in the morning light is equally breathtaking, offering a chance to soak in the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. Once back at Saddle Hut, you’ll enjoy a well-deserved brunch and take some time to rest before continuing your descent to Miriakamba Hut for the night (if you’re on a 4-day itinerary). This day will be memorable, filled with incredible views and a strong sense of achievement as you conquer one of Tanzania’s stunning peaks.
Altitude:
2,514 m to 1,500 m
Cycling Distance:
10 km
Cycling Time:
3-5 hours time
On your final day, you’ll take a different, faster route down through open grasslands and mixed forests, providing excellent wildlife viewing opportunities along the way. Keep your eyes peeled for various animals as you enjoy stunning views of the crater and the expansive plains of Arusha National Park.
By late morning, you’ll arrive at Momella Gate, where you’ll have the chance to bid farewell to your dedicated guides and porters who accompanied you on this incredible journey. Following this heartfelt farewell, a vehicle will be waiting to transfer you back to Sal salinero hotel or a similar hotel in Moshi for a well-deserved celebration of your trekking adventure.
This marks the end of an unforgettable experience on Mount Meru, where you’ve conquered challenges and created lasting memories.
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure. If you’re looking to extend your adventure, consider climbing Kilimanjaro or adding a day trip to explore nearby attractions or immerse yourself in local culture. For more details, we invite you to visit our Day Trip page.
Alternatively, you can continue your journey with a visit to the stunning island of Zanzibar. Whether you’re seeking relaxation on pristine beaches or delving into the island’s rich culture, Zanzibar has something for everyone. Explore our Zanzibar page to discover the perfect package for your next excursion.
If you’re interested in adding a safari experience, please visit our Safari page for more information on our exciting safari options. Each extension allows you to further enrich your experience in Tanzania, making your trip unforgettable.
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Tanzania safari offers an exceptional wildlife experience and is arguably one of the best Tanzania safari holiday experiences you can have in Africa. When we think of the traditional African safari, it is always the wild landscape and the awe-inspiring beauty of Tanzania that we undoubtedly remember through thousands of films and documentaries.
Begin your Mount Meru trekking adventure with a warm welcome at your hotel in Arusha. After a detailed briefing by our experienced guides, your journey starts with a drive to the Momela Gate, the entry point to Arusha National Park.
Begin your Mount Meru trekking adventure with a warm welcome at your hotel in Moshi. After a detailed briefing from our experienced guides, you’ll drive to the Momela Gate, the entry point to Arusha National Park.
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Janeth S2024-11-09 Wonderful Experience Amazing Trip and Amazing Guide, Thank you so much to our Guide and the whole Team, we will back again for Kilimanjaro Climbing Daydream2024-09-12 Amazing encounter! A Trip to Recall! Tanzania Wildlife Adventures provided our family of five with an amazing experience. Rafael, our tour, was really entertaining, patient, and informed! Communication was easy because he spoke French and English well. At Ngorongoro, we had the good fortune to witness a rhino up close in addition to the other species.With its gorgeous white sand beaches and pristine oceans, Zanzibar was similarly breathtaking. After our safari, the hotel we stayed at was a lovely place to unwind. Visiting a local spice farm was one of our favorite experiences; there, we tasted fresh spices straight from the source and discovered the island's long history of producing spices. Zanzibar was the ideal place to conclude our journey because of its beauty and culture. John W2023-11-22 BEST EXPERIENCE EVER Amazing Trip, Amazing Guide, Nice Hotel and Food As Well, Thank you so much Yusuph for Organizing us This amazing Trip. Milena2023-10-25 Best Safari Experience My husband and I had the most exciting and unforgettable safari in Tanzania. We went to four different parks with Mansoul who knew them all very well and worked hard to show us all the animals that we had hoped to see, and many more. This trip gave me the first close up experience with a leopard and with cubs. We had made a deliberate choice to stay in top of the range properties where we could enjoy first class service and great meals. We are happy that Patrick got it right as the hotel and lodges were fabulous. If you are not sure of the company to pick, go with TWA. They are exceptionally good. Daris2023-10-19 Unforgettable Family Safari We were very happy with the trip to Tanzania. We could not have asked for a better outcome. I have to commend this team for organizing everything the trip so well; we had a good vehicle an amazing guide and a perfectly arranged itinerary. Patmos was really tuned in during the trip, nothing could go past his keen eyes. He found wildlife in places where we could not find any and that enriched our experience in a big way. We managed to see many different animals and birds. We also enjoyed the beautiful landscapes together. Back in camp Patmos would keep us company in the evenings at the Bush Tv - Camp fire with his lively stories.I highly recommend TWA and Patmos. We had an unforgettable experience. Lonut2023-10-14 Super Adventure in Tanzania We recently had an opportunity to go on safari to Tanzania organized and hosted by the wonderful team at TWA. We spent the entire tour with guide Kihori, he is the reason our trip was so fabulous. His knowledge of the circuit animals, birds, history, tribes and migration routes was second to none. We managed to see some of the best sunsets in Serengeti. They are absolutely stunning, particularly from the pool deck at Serengeti Safari Lodge. It was everything we expected and much more! Aarne8642023-10-09 Highly rewarding An absolutely fabulous trip. It all came together because of the excellent planning and preparation by Patrick at the office, coupled with the partnership with an excellent guide - Mustapha. He made our trip to be a great adventure with his masterly in finding animals, captivating lessons about conservation, history, culture and so much more. Mustapha was great as our fixer with the Maasai and Hadzabe tribes.The evening stop overs were well thought out along the circuit, very comfortable and perfect for a safari traveler.It was a very rewarding and memorable trip. anonimousalexandra372023-10-05 The best Trip From the best Tour Companya A memorable tour. Both the tour guide and the chef were superb. Our tour guide was very educated and quite friendly. We found it to be so enjoyable that I would suggest it to everyone.We appreciate Yusuph's efforts in planning our enjoyable trip; we will return to climb Kilimanjaro. Katarina B2023-09-27 The most incredible vacation My family of six just got back from Tanzania where we had an incredible time. Baraka was an amazing guide. From the moment Baraka took collected us from our hotel in Moshi we immediately got to like him. He is easygoing, charming and very experienced guide. His presence enriched our trip because he knew where to find the animals, their routes, translated a lot of Swahili and Maasai between us the locals. He was there for everything! We even scored some very good bargains at the Masai market in Arusha. It would be an understatement to say that the trip was great. It was much more than that.....Definitely the most amazing safari experience that surpassed all our expectations. Oskar Bamble2023-09-19 We had a great trip in our favorite holiday destination. This was our second safari with Tanzania Wildlife Adventures and that must count for something. The level of organization, dedication and friendliness of everyone at Tanzania Wildlife Adventures is extremely reassuring. We were ecstatic to have Jason as our guide again, they had honored our request to have him with us on tour again, His service is a cut above the rest, full of life, friendly and considerate to our needs. With him we experienced the rich diversity of the people, flora, fauna and sceneries.We saw so many elephants, lions, baboons, zebras, antelopes, wildebeest, warthogs, cheetahs, birds, hippos, crocs and everything else on offer. We love staying in lodges for the comfort and we are very happy with the choices made. We already miss Tanzania and the great friends we have made, we will definitely be back for another visit.
Plan your trip with us and experience the beauty of Tanzania like no one else. Take time for yourself and live a unique experience: the trip of a lifetime. Let us plan your tailor-made trip for you.
Plan your trip with us and experience the beauty of Tanzania like no one else. Take time for yourself and live a unique experience: the trip of a lifetime. Let us plan your tailor-made trip for you.