3 Days Mount Meru Trekking via Momella Route on Kilimanjaro

Begin in Arusha with a scenic drive of approximately 1½ hours to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. Complete registration and begin the trek through lush rainforest and open grasslands, where you may encounter wildlife such as giraffes, buffalos, monkeys, and warthogs. As you ascend, the trail shifts from dense forest to montane habitat. After around 4–5 hours and ~10 km of hiking, arrive at Miriakamba Hut at approximately 2,500 m for dinner and your first overnight stay.

Trek approximately 6 km (~4–5 hours) ascending from ~2,500 m to around 3,550 m. The habitat transitions from rainforest into heather and alpine moorland. You’ll hike along the crater ridge with sweeping views of Little Meru, the Ash Cone, and the surrounding crater. Upon reaching Saddle Hut, enjoy lunch and, time permitting, a short acclimatization hike to Little Meru Peak (~3,820 m), offering panoramic vistas of Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru’s crater. Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.

Start around midnight with a light bite, embarking on the summit push via Rhino Point (≈3,800 m) and Cobra Point (≈4,350 m) before reaching Socialist Peak (~4,566 m) at sunrise. From the top, enjoy majestic views of Meru Crater, the Ash Cone, and—on clear days—Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the clouds. After celebrating at the summit, descend back to Saddle Hut for breakfast, then continue downhill through forest to Momella Gate, covering ~18 km and roughly 10–12 hours total trekking time. From the gate you’ll return by road to Arusha for a well-deserved rest and celebration.