Climb Mount Meru costs between $700 to $2000 per person. The cost typically includes park fees, camping fees, rescue fees, professional mountain guides, porters, and cooks, as well as food and water. The price can vary depending on the tour operator, the length of the climb (usually 3-4 days), and any additional services or equipment rentals. It’s important to note that this cost does not include international flights, accommodations before and after the climb, or tips for the mountain crew. You can climb Mount Meru all year round and you can pick and choose your travel dates but we recommend you avoid the rainy season.
Park fees are a mandatory fee for climbing Mount Meru, as it is located within the Arusha National Park. The fees include a conservation fee, camping service fee, walking safari fee, ranger-guide fee, hut usage fee, and rescue fee. The minimum fee for the season for a 4-day climb to Meru is 455 USD per adult. All mentioned fees are included in the expedition cost.
| Fee Type | Amount | Period | Notes |
| Entrance | US$45 | per day | Although Mount Meru has been climbed in 1 day and 2 days is very reasonable, the park has a regulation stating that climbs of the mountain will take a minimum of 3 days with a recommendation for 4. This means you will need to pay more fees and it may be difficult to avoid if you are also getting a mandatory guide (armed park ranger). notes that the park considers a “day” to be from dawn to dusk, not 24 hours. |
| Hut | US$30 | per night | There are nice huts at Miriakamba Hut (8,250′) and Saddle Hut (11,700′) that you can stay in or you can camp in the vincinity of the huts. The hut fees need to be paid whether you are using the huts or camping. |
| Rescue | US$20 | per trek | Self-explanatory |
| Guide | US$15 | per day | Guides are mandatory for the Momella Route (the only official hiking route) to protect you from elephants and buffalo that you may run into on the trail. You can arrange for them at Momella Gate and all fees are paid to the park (not to the guide). |
| Porter | US$5 | per trek | This fee is listed , however, The recommended daily tipping amount for porters on Mount Meru is $8-$10 per day. |
GUIDE / PARK RANGER (MANDATORY): As mentioned above, you are required to hire an armed park ranger to be your hiking guide. The primary reason for having an armed guide is to scare off any elephants or buffalo that you run into on the trail since these animals can easily kill or injure people. The porters take elephant encounters very seriously so if this is any indication, you should as well. It should be noted that the rangers do not carry radios though they have radios at the two huts. This means if you run into trouble on the trail, you may not have any help until you reach a hut.
ON MOUNTAIN: The two established hut/camping sites are at Mirakamba Hut (2,514 m / 8,250 ft) and Saddle Hut (3,566 m / 11,700 ft). If you are going on a park-sanctioned trip with the mandatory guide, you will most likely be staying at Miriakamba Hut on Night 1 and Saddle Hut on Night 2 and optionally on Night 3. The only way you won’t stay here is if some emergency happens. You can also camp in the vicinity of the huts. There are also huts for the rangers, caretakers, and porters/cooks here as well as a kitchen.
You can only begin your hike from Momella Gate between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. This is to avoid conflicts with the wildlife in the park. These times are posted and if you arrive outside these times they will not let you in the park, even if you arrive at 3:03 pm
MOMELLA GATE: Most people who visit Arusha National Park visit and stay at either Arusha (1,387 m / 4,550 ft) or Moshi (831 m / 2,726 ft), the closest towns to Mount Meru. The major international airports used to access these northern Tanzania towns include (order from most convenient to least): Kilimanjaro International Airport (code: JRO), Nairobi, Kenya (code: NBO), or Dar es Salaam (code: DAR). From either of the towns take the A23 (aka Arusha-Moshi Road) to the Usa River Village about 10 km east of Arusha and just west of the Lake Jipe Bar. From here turn north onto the dirt access road and follow it about 30 km until you reach Momella Gate. The access road is fairly rocky so if you hire a car, a 4WD is recommended. There are no regular buses or public transportation to the park so you will have to walk, hire a car, hire a taxi, or hitch a ride. Often you will be able to hitch a ride from the A23 junction and Momella Gate.
The regulations on Mount Meru prohibit movement above 2,500 metres altitude on a one-day permit. Our single day Meru itinerary therefore includes a game drive to Arusha National Park once we return on foot to the vehicle point.
| Route 👇 No. in group 👉 | Solo | | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Meru | $370 | $272 | $239 | $223 | $213 | $207 | $202 | $198 |
| 2 Meru | $857 | $687 | $635 | $609 | $596 | $591 | $583 | $577 |
| 3 Meru | $1,190 | $978 | $913 | $882 | $865 | $858 | $851 | $843 |
| 4 Meru | $1,524 | $1,270 | $1,190 | $1,155 | $1,135 | $1,126 | $1,119 | $1,109 |
Note: Private tour departures can be arranged on your travel dates with a minimum of 1- 2 participants.
Mount Meru Tour Packages offer travelers the opportunity to explore Tanzania’s second-highest peak, Mount Meru. These packages typically include guided treks up the mountain, accommodation, meals, and transportation. The tours provide a unique opportunity to experience the stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and challenging trekking routes of Mount Meru. The duration of the tours can vary, but most are designed to last several days to allow for acclimatization to the high altitude.
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