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TREKKING COLLECTION
Mount Meru — Faster Pace
A shorter Mount Meru programme with a long combined summit and descent day.
DURATION3 mountain days · 5-day programme
JOURNEY STYLETrekking
INDICATIVE RATE · USDFrom $1,682 per person
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Plan this journeyTHE EXPERIENCE
Your journey at a glance.
A shorter Mount Meru programme with a long combined summit and descent day.
THE JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY
Your full itinerary.
Explore the daily activities, meals and stays below. Accommodation or similar alternatives, optional experiences and the final price are confirmed in your personal proposal.
DAY 1Arrival – Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Evening briefing.
- Accommodation:Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals:Dinner
DAY 2Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut
- Elevation:1,500m → 2,500m
- Distance:8 km
- Hiking Time:4-5 hours
- Habitat:Rainforest
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Same as Day 2 of Standard Trek. Enjoy the forest, wildlife, and views of Kilimanjaro from Miriakamba.
- Accommodation:Miriakamba Hut
DAY 3Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
- Elevation:2,500m → 3,550m
- Distance:5 km
- Hiking Time:3-4 hours
- Habitat:Moorland
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Same as Day 3 of Standard Trek. Arrive at Saddle Hut, rest, and prepare for summit.
- Accommodation:Saddle Hut
DAY 4Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak to Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate to Arusha
- Elevation:3,550m → 4,566m → 2,500m → 1,500m
- Distance:18 km total
- Hiking Time:10-12 hours
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
The Long Day
Midnight – Wake Up: Same as Standard Trek.
1:00 AM – Departure: Begin summit ascent.
5:00 AM – Crater Rim: Reach the rim at sunrise.
6:30 AM – Socialist Peak: Summit! Celebrate.
Descent: Back to Saddle Hut (2-3 hours), then continue to Miriakamba Hut (2-3 hours), then all the way to Momella Gate (3-4 hours).
Late Afternoon: Complete park formalities, receive certificate, and transfer to Arusha.
- Accommodation:Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Meals:Breakfast
PLAN WITH THE DETAILS
Inclusions & practical details.
Your daily programme lists the planned activities, meals and accommodation. Request an itemised quotation confirming transport, fees, guiding, flights where applicable, inclusions and exclusions.
- Accommodation
- Huts (Miriakamba, Saddle Hut)
- Difficulty
- Moderate to Challenging
- Distance
- 35 km round trip
- Max Altitude
- 4,566m (Socialist Peak)
Advertised rates are indicative and subject to travel dates, group size and availability. Request a current quote and written booking terms. Optional extras are charged separately unless your proposal includes them.
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