3 Days Mount Meru Climb:

3 Days Mount Meru Climb Itinerary

Day 0: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport—Transfer to Arusha

• Evening:

  • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

  • Meet your guide or transfer representative and drive to your hotel in Arusha (approximately 1 hour).

  • Briefing with your trekking guide about the climb, equipment check, and preparation for the next day.

  • Overnight stay at a hotel in Arusha (e.g., Lake Duluti Serena Hotel, Arusha Coffee Lodge, or similar).

  • Meals: Dinner (if arrival time permits).

Day 1: Arusha to Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut

• Morning:

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Drive to Arusha National Park (approximately 1 hour) and complete registration at Momella Gate (1,500 meters / 4,921 feet).

  • Meet your trekking crew and begin the hike through the lush rainforest.

  • Enjoy wildlife sightings, including giraffes, buffaloes, and colobus monkeys.

  • Pass by the iconic Fig Tree Arch and continue ascending.

• Afternoon:

  • Arrive at Miriakamba Hut (2,514 meters / 8,248 feet) after 4-5 hours of hiking.

  • Enjoy a warm lunch and rest.

  • Optional short acclimatization hike to Maio Falls for stunning views.

• Evening:

  • Dinner and overnight stay at Miriakamba Hut.

  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

• Morning:

  • Breakfast at Miriakamba Hut.

  • Begin the steep ascent through montane forest and into the moorland zone.

  • Pass the scenic Elephant Ridge and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

  • Arrive at Saddle Hut (3,570 meters / 11,712 feet) after 3-4 hours of hiking.

• Afternoon:

  • Lunch at Saddle Hut and rest.

  • Optional acclimatization hike to Little Meru Summit (3,820 meters / 12,533 feet), which takes about 1-2 hours round trip.

  • Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Meru Crater.

• Evening:

  • Dinner and overnight stay at Saddle Hut.

  • Prepare for the early morning summit attempt.

  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 3: Summit Attempt (Socialist Peak) and Descent to Momella Gate—Return to Arusha

• Midnight:

  • Wake up around 12:00 AM for a light snack and prepare for the summit push.

  • Begin the steep and challenging climb to Socialist Peak (4,562 meters / 14,968 feet) in the dark.

  • Pass Rhino Point and continue along the narrow ridge to the summit.

• Early Morning:

  • Reach the summit at sunrise (around 6:00 AM) and enjoy stunning views of Kilimanjaro, the Meru Crater, and the surrounding landscape.

  • Take photos and celebrate your achievement before starting the descent.

• Morning:

  • Descend back to Saddle Hut for breakfast and a short rest.

  • Continue descending to Momella Gate, passing through Miriakamba Hut for lunch.

• Afternoon:

  • Arrive at Momella Gate in the late afternoon.

  • Receive your summit certificate and drive back to Arusha (approximately 1 hour).

  • Transfer to your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport for departure (if flying out the same day).

  • Meals: breakfast, lunch.

Day 4: Departure (Optional)

• Morning:

  • If staying overnight in Arusha, enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

  • Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a short tour of Arusha (e.g., visiting the Cultural Heritage Centre or Arusha National Park).

  • Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.

  • Meals: Breakfast.

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