Mount Meru
Africa’s third-highest peak. A good climb on its own, and the right acclimatization before Kilimanjaro.
$1,100per person
Itinerary
Park huts — dormitory rooms.
These are examples. We change the days to fit your pace.
Day 01
Momella Gate to Miriakamba Huts
- Distance
- 10 km
- Time
- 4–7 hrs
- Altitude
- +1,015 m
Drive to the park gate, then walk through Arusha National Park — plains behind you, Meru ahead. Giraffe, buffalo and monkeys are common. The forest thickens. About three hours, then dormitory huts.
TonightMiriakamba Huts
Day 02
Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts
- Distance
- 8 km
- Time
- 3–5 hrs
- Altitude
- +1,055 m
Kilimanjaro to the east at breakfast. Up to the Saddle as the vegetation changes. Lunch at Saddle Hut, then a short climb of Little Meru for acclimatization.
TonightSaddle Huts
Day 03
Summit and down to Momella Gate
- Distance
- 18 km
- Time
- About 10 hrs
- Altitude
- +996 m
Midnight start under the stars. Rhino Point, a short descent, then the crater wall around the ash cone. Sunrise on the last rocky stretch — Kilimanjaro to the east. 8–10 hours to the top, then all the way to Momella Gate and the drive back.
Other routes
Marangu Route
The traditional route. Huts, good views of Mawenzi, and the one you can join as a solo traveller.
Starts from
$1,400
Per person
Machame Route
The most beautiful route. Forest, then the Shira Plateau, Kibo and the western breach.
Starts from
$1,650
Per person
Lemosho Route
A quieter start on the west side. More time on the Shira Plateau, and a better chance at the summit.
Starts from
$1,880
Per person