3 Days Mount Meru Climb from Moshi

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Moshi to Momella Gate, the starting point of your trek. As you step onto the trail, you’ll pass through open grasslands where cape buffalo and warthogs roam freely. If luck is on your side, you might even spot giraffes and elephants grazing in the distance! The path steadily ascends through lush montane forest, offering a cool and serene atmosphere. Midway, you’ll take a break beneath the famous Fig Tree, an iconic resting spot where you can enjoy your packed lunch. After lunch, the trail continues through a less dense forest teeming with birdlife and playful black-and-white colobus monkeys. By mid-afternoon, the towering cliffs of Mount Meru and the dramatic Ash Cone come into view. You’ll arrive at Miriakamba Huts, nestled in a beautiful grassy clearing, just in time to soak in the golden afternoon sun and breathtaking vistas stretching towards Mount Kilimanjaro.

Today’s trek is a steady but steep climb as you ascend from Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts, located at the base of Little Meru. The trail takes you through vibrant montane forest before reaching the Elephant Back Ridge, a scenic halfway point with sweeping views. As you climb higher, the landscape transforms into moorland, with towering giant heather and unique high-altitude vegetation lining the path. You’ll reach Saddle Huts in time for lunch and a well-earned rest. In the afternoon, there’s an optional acclimatization hike up to Little Meru (3,820m / 12,533ft), a short but rewarding trek offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding peaks and plains. It takes about an hour to reach the top and just 30 minutes to descend.

Your summit push begins just after midnight for an early morning ascent. The first challenge is a steep 1-hour climb to Rhino Point (3,800m / 12,467ft), followed by a rugged trail leading to Cobra Point (4,350m / 14,272ft). As the sun starts to rise, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro floating on a sea of clouds, the dramatic crater cliffs, and the towering Ash Cone. A final push takes you to the summit of Socialist Peak (4,566m / 14,980ft)—the highest point on Mount Meru. Standing here, with the vast Tanzanian wilderness stretching below, is an unforgettable moment. After soaking in the views, you’ll retrace your steps back down to Saddle Huts for a well-deserved brunch and rest. The descent continues to Miriakamba Huts, where a vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Moshi, marking the end of your incredible Mount Meru trek.