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4-Day Hike Mount Meru

Accra, Tanzania

4-Day Hike Mount Meru

5.0 / 5 · 498 reviews Offered by Safari Soles 4-Day

Overview

You will head on this 3-day hike up Mount Meru starting off the trail with a walking safari spotting buffaloes, giraffes, baboons, etc before getting soaked up with this beautiful but strenuous trail and enjoying the best views of Kilimanjaro. On this hike, you will stay overnight in huts. This hike is mostly done to pre-acclimatize and get ready for the kill but it is a joy on its own.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

4-Day

Route

Arusha to Arusha

Via Mt Meru

Country & park

Tanzania

Style

Shared safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

9 years

Activities

Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle

Accommodation

Arusha Farm House - Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – Dinner Included

Meals

Dinner Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

Solo travelers

Can join this group tour

4-Day Hike Mount Meru
Accra visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 $1,155 USD $1,078 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 9 years and older. Children under 16 receive a discount.

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Route

Tour route map
country Tanzania
Start Arusha (Day 1)
Day 2-4 Mt Meru
End Arusha (Day 4)

Tour Features

Budget tour

This budget tour includes camping and lodges.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 7 people per group.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for single travelers

Single travelers can join this group tour.

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Minimum age of 9 years

The minimum age for this tour is 9 years.

Activities & Transportation

Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Arusha Farm House

Day 1

Arusha Farm House

Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – Dinner Included

Dinner Included

Arusha Farm HouseArusha Farm HouseArusha Farm House
Budget camping Mt Meru – All Meals Included

Day 2-3

Budget camping Mt Meru – All Meals Included

Mt Meru – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 4

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Pick Up from the Airport

Day 1

Pick Up from the Airport

On this day, you will be picked up from the airport either the Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport. You will then drive to Arusha Farm House. Once you arrive and settle in, your guide will brief you on the hike, what to expect day by day as well as check if you have all the necessary gear for the hike. Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Arusha (City) Stay: Arusha Farm House Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Arusha/Moshi to Momella Gate 1500 m – Miriakamba Hut 2500

Day 2

Arusha/Moshi to Momella Gate 1500 m – Miriakamba Hut 2500

Duration Approx. 5 – 7 hours of hiking. Vegetation Type: Forest. The tour will start soon after breakfast. Your guide will pick you up and drive to the Ngongongare gate. At the gate, your guide will do all the paperwork before driving along Arusha National Park with some stops for wildlife spotting. Reach Momella Gate for a final checkup of porters and luggage. Afterward, 3 days of Mt Meru trekking will start with a pole pole (slowly slowly) pace. The first day is more or less similar to a walking safari, on the way you may spot some animal species like reticulated giraffes, zebras, waterbuck, and buffaloes. Since the hiking is inside the park, an armed ranger will be escorting you to the camp. You may take a long or short route but this will depend on the time of starting, during the hike way you will pass across Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Meru Mountain. You will possibly arrive at Miriakamba Hut (2500 m) before sunset. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Mount Meru Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Miriakamba Hut 2500 m – Saddle Hut 3500 m

Day 3

Miriakamba Hut 2500 m – Saddle Hut 3500 m

Duration: 4 – 5 hours of hiking. Vegetation Type: Forest Zone. After breakfast, you'll continue with Mt Meru trekking along the steep path on the forest zone, spotting various birds and animals along the way. You'll reach Saddle Hut situated in the alpine desert zone for a hot lunch (but this will depend on your pace). After lunch and some rest, you have the option of an acclimatization hike at Little Meru (3,820 m). This is a good hike with some great views of the great Meru and the area around it. It makes you ready for a night's attempt on the summit of the main Meru Mountain. An early dinner will be served on this day so that you can have enough time to rest before your midnight summit attempt. You'll go to sleep as early as possible possibly around 7:00 pm. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Mount Meru Stay: Budget camping Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Saddle Hut 3500 m – Meru Summit Socialist Peak 4566 m – Arusha

Day 4

Saddle Hut 3500 m – Meru Summit Socialist Peak 4566 m – Arusha

Duration Approx. 9-12 hours of hiking. Vegetation Type: Alpine desert. You'll wake up at 12:30 am for a light meal before you start your final push to the summit of the fifth mountain in Africa. On the final day of your 3 days of Mt Meru trekking, you will start by trading on the steep grade path up to Rhino Point at (3800 m) and then reach Cobra Point at (4,350 m). From there the trekking will be on a rocky ridge in between the Crater and the inner cliffs of Meru Mountain. You'll reach the summit during the first rays of the sun from the East (4,566 m). During clear days, morning can be the best time to view the majestic Kilimanjaro Mountain. The total cliffs of the crater drop intensely at almost 1000 feet or more. Our drivers will be there waiting to take you back to Arusha or the airport. If you made it to the summit a certificate for Meru trekking (4,566 m) will be presented to you and those who did the acclimatization hike at Little Meru will also rewarded a certificate. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Mount Meru Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Porterage

Rescue fee

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

Camping equipment

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water (On all days)

Sleeping bag

Excluded

Climbing gear

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Bath towels

Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Book your own international flights when using this operator
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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Safari Soles

5.0 operator rating 500 reviews

safari soles is a mid-size company dedicated to sharing an adventurous journey of exploring the life and beauty of our country, like our clients we are passionate to learn, discover & explore the vast corners of the world. we, therefore, understand the excitement, constant thinking and yearning for every hour of every day that a journey may cause and therefore invite you to partner with us on a stress-free journey in exploring this beautiful country with joy & much-needed fun!!!.

Offices In

Tanzania, United Kingdom, Kenya

Size

50-100 employees (Founded in 2018)

Member Of

ATTA, TTB, KPAP & TAT0

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Kenya, Tanzania

Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

Flexible, client oriented, excellent customer service

Safari Soles is a very reliable safari tours operator responding in a flash to your enquiries regarding possible safari itineraries, choice of loggies and providing any alterations whenever requested, fully assisting you during your dream journey in the wild. Our safari was a tailored made one, short but very intensive. Every minute of it was used to a maximum and our safari guide Simon went out of his way to make us see what we haven't even dreamed of like a successful cheetah hunt with a fantastic view of both the hunters and the prey. We fully recomend the company itself and especially the professional tour guide Simon. A lot depends on the engagement and dedication of your safari guide if your safari experience is to remain memorable. We will never forget ours as it was outstanding.

Ewa & Dorota · Poland

Verified

Phenomenal experience of a lifetime

The most amazing trip that far exceeded all expectations. Planning, communication and interaction were all excellent, as was the hospitality and food we received in the places we stayed. They respected our requirements and budget and put together an incredible itinerary. We had an outstanding, knowledgeable and thoughtful guide who looked after us all so well and answered our multiple questions with enthusiasm and fascinating and informative information. We saw so much wildlife including birds and plants which Omar was able to tell us about. It simply could not have been a better or more enriching and exciting few days. I would highly recommend Safari Soles and would definitely recommend the tented camps in the Serengeti (where lots of the drives are off road) and Tarangire parks. Thank you to all the team for a trip of a lifetime which exceeded all our expectations. Hopefully we’ll be back one day.

Caroline · United Kingdom

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An Unforgettable Northern Circuit Honeymoon

Our 6-Day Northern Circuit Honeymoon Safari (Nov 29 – Dec 4, 2025) with Safari Soles was the most extraordinary travel experience we’ve ever had. From the planning stages, Oken ensured everything was seamless. He thoughtfully tailored our itinerary to align with our interests, honeymoon expectations, and pacing preferences. Communication was clear, logistics were effortless, and we felt confident and supported before we ever stepped foot in Tanzania. Safari Monster Simon, our safari guide, elevated the experience even further. With formal training in tourism and African ecology, he didn’t simply locate wildlife - he interpreted entire ecosystems. He explained watershed systems, fire ecology, predator-prey behavior, medicinal plants, and conservation policy with depth and clarity. As someone who works professionally in sustainability and conservation, I can confidently say this was the most impressive eco-tourism experience I’ve encountered. Simon’s tracking ability was extraordinary, spotting subtle movement at full speed and positioning us perfectly for unforgettable sightings. As a newer birder, I logged over 100 new species thanks to his expertise. His passion also extended to photography - he brought professional camera equipment and generously shared breathtaking wildlife images with us at no additional cost. Many of those photos will be framed to hang in our home. The vehicle was modern and comfortable, and each lodge offered exceptional hospitality, stunning views, and outstanding food. Our final day with Enock (also a rockstar of a guide!) for the Kilimanjaro hike, waterfall visit, coffee tour, and hot springs provided a wonderful cultural and scenic conclusion to the trip. Safari Soles created an experience that felt personal, immersive, and flawlessly executed from start to finish. We are already planning our return and would recommend them to anyone we know for an absolutely amazing experience anywhere in Tanzania.

Ngorongoro Crater walking tour with a herd of giraffes nearby
A male and female pair of little bee eaters, photo by Safari Monster Simon
A spotted hyena at golden hour, photo by Safari Monster Simon
Two cheetah brothers in the Serengeti, photo by Safari Monster Simon

Haley W · United States

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The best Tanzania Safari

Our Tanzania safari was absolutely unforgettable! We saw the Big Five and even witnessed a breathtaking cheetah hunt. A huge thank you to our guide—Zablon, he’s simply the best!

Photo by Yannis
Photo by Yannis
Photo by Yannis

Yannis · China

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Tour FAQs

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 9 years and older. Children under 16 receive a discount.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Arusha Farm House - Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City) – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Arusha

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Safari Soles, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

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