3 Days Itinerary is the best for acclimatization prior to Kilimanjaro climbing; It is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second-highest Peak in Tanzania at 4,568m. The mountain is located within Tanzania’s gem. The prime location gives trekkers the chance to spot some of the wildlife that inhabits the area. Ascend is quite steep, the route to the summit passes over streams, through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone, and moorland. Summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge, which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3 Days Mount Meru Trek lasts about 3 days.
Prices start at $980 per person for this Arusha experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Our staff will have meru slope slope shirt with a logo on his chest with a sign of your name printed Pickup points include ADRA Tanzania Cottages, Centre House Hostel.
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by MERU SLOPES TOURS AND SAFARIS.
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The trek to Mount Meru was a demanding but rewarding experience! We wouldn't have made it without the help of our guides Julius, Alexis, and the rest of the team! Thanks guys!
¡Muchas gracias por compartir vuestra experiencia! Nos alegra que hayáis alcanzado la cima del Monte Meru con el apoyo de Julius, Alexis y todo el equipo. ¡Enhorabuena por este gran logro y esperamos recibiros de nuevo en Tanzania! Saludos cordiales, Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
Jacob is a very well-experienced, cheerful and capable driver and guide👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 we were able to see the elephant, leopard, lion, buffalo and the great migration in just 3 days because of him, very great experience. Super recommend! Thank you Jacob and Kelvn
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share such a joyful review. Seeing the Great Migration alongside elephants, leopards, lions and buffalo, all within just 3 days, is a remarkable achievement, and it's clear Jacob's experience and cheerful energy made it possible. Thank you to you for the kind recommendation, and we'll be sure to pass along your thanks to Jacob and Kelvin! Warm regards, Meru Slopes Tours and Safaris
We did a 4-day hike to Mt. Meru. Our guide Julius and his team were simply great! His experience, his empathetic manner, and his knowledge were great. The tour to the summit was unforgettable and we can only recommend it. For the necessary energy, there was always fine and warm food that was freshly prepared. In the morning, tea or coffee was served to our beds, there was lunch during the day, and in the evening we were treated to a fine dinner. Before the summit day, we did an acclimatization tour on Little Meru. At midnight we headed off to Mount Meru. The tour was strenuous but impressive! At sunrise we were at the summit, a moment you never forget! Thank you Julius and team for your wonderful hospitality, your helpful nature, and your patience!
I had the most amazing experience with Meru Slopes during my Mount Meru climb and safari in Tarangire. From start to finish, the team was absolutely incredible, with flawless organization that made me feel safe at every moment. Everything during the ascent was perfectly calculated and I’ve never felt so well taken care of. A special mention goes to our guide Kennedy, who is a true professional in every sense of the word. He has climbed Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro hundreds of times, and with his kindness, experience and professionalism, you know you are in the very best hands. He could probably do the route with his eyes closed, and his guidance made the whole adventure not only safe but also unforgettable. From a logistics point of view, everything was made easy: transfers, coordination and communication were seamless. They responded quickly and effectively to every single request. There are many companies in Tanzania, but after speaking with other travelers who chose different ones, I can confidently say that Meru Slopes is by far the best choice and offers the best value for money.
Climbing Mount Meru was incredible from start to finish. The entire team worked so hard to make the trek safe, comfortable, and enjoyable. The porters deserve huge praise — they carried heavy loads with such skill and always greeted us with smiles and encouragement, which kept morale high on the tougher stretches of the trail. That said, special recognition has to go to our main guide, Hussein. He was absolutely outstanding. Hussein combined deep knowledge of the mountain with genuine care for every member of the group. He set a perfect pace, checked on us constantly, and made sure we understood what to expect each day. His calm reassurance during the steep summit push gave us the confidence to keep going, and thanks to him, we all made it to the top safely. Hussein also shared so much about the park’s wildlife, geology, and history, which turned the climb into more than just a physical challenge — it was a learning experience too. His professionalism and warmth really set this trek apart. If you’re considering climbing Mount Meru, I couldn’t recommend this team enough. The porters are incredible, and with Hussein leading the way, you’ll be in the very best hands. Five stars without hesitation!
I had a great experience on this 3-day-trip with meru slopes. For me it was the First time hiking Mountains for more than 1 day but I am doing a lot of other sports at Home. Spoiler: I would probably recommend the 4 day Tour for people with similiar precondition. Anyway, the Guys we're taking care of me very well. Paul was a great Guide, Briefing me one day before (e.g. checking If my clothes are warm enough etc.) what Made me feel really comfortable. The whole Team of porters and cook did a Well Job, arrived at the huts before me and prepared always delicious (vegetarian) food. I really Liked the huts - anyway there is for sure No hot shower haha. Big thanks to the Team that I did it to the summit before sunrise - Paul was carrying my Backpack as my energy Level went down!! Lovely Conclusion: absolutely overwhelming but dont underestimade the Tour - its pretty tough or Go for 4 days 😀
I highly recommend this trip to anyone who loves to hike, especially to those who are looking for a hike shorter than Kilimanjaro summit while still able to fit in a Safari (we did 3 days Mt. Meru, 5 days Safari, 4 days Zanzibar). Mount Meru in general was awesome - intense climbs, the most magical daybreak we’ve ever seen overlooking Kilimanjaro at the summit, and excellent accommodations at the hut. But I also have to give a big shoutout to Meru Slopes as a tour operator. Jerome was extremely professional and responsive to all of my questions about what to pack, airport logistics, and meals. And our guides Paul and Jonah were excellent, especially in helping to get us to the summit just before sunrise for the best moment of the trip. Jacob was an A+ chef, taking care to accommodate my wife’s celiac disease (his soups were unreal!). And the Porter team was friendly and so impressively surefooted ascending and descending the mountain, ensuring our camp was stocked well before we arrived each day. Excellent experience with this company.
Geofrey was really responsive and helpful with organizing the trip which made things easy for us especially now travelling in the COVID days. William was our Mountain guide, he was really helpful, patient and positive with us.. I definitely recommend Meru slopes who were actually recommended to me by a friend who did safari with them. My husband and I are beginners and this is only our second trek, we had four porters and one chef (governmen regulations for Arusha park to probably help the economy). I must say not carrying our bags helped alot as the trek was very challenging especially to do it in 3 days.. We unfortunately couldn't make it to Big Meru, we tried but I got scared with the rain and slippery rocks and decided to only hike upto Little Meru instead which for us was really lovely. I think it is essential to highlight that this trek is not for beginners..it is doable for beginners upto Little Meru but not Big Meru.. and it would be good to add a fourth day for the decend as from the groups I met on the way, no one could walk all the way down from Big Meru to Momella gate on the same day (12-14 hours). Apart from that everything was smooth and flexible with our level of fitness as we changed the trekking plan.. and the food was great as well as the porters support. Asante Sana
Thank you, it is always good to read that our visitors have enjoyed themselves.and we believe all of our team are excellent, all passionate and all very knowledgeable indeed. We are very glad that you chose us for your trek, do come again! Kind regards Geofrey Nassari Director and safaris.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Days Mount Meru Trek | 3 days | 5.0 (8) | $980 | |
 3-Day Mount Meru Trek & Summit Adventure in Arusha National Park | 3 days | 5.0 (1) | $1,408 | View |
 Multiday Mount Meru Guided Trek from Moshi or Arusha. | 5 days | — | $1,250 | View |
 3 Day Mount Meru Climb | 3 days | 5.0 (5) | $691 | View |
 3 Days Mount Meru Guided Trekking Tour | 3 days | 5.0 (4) | $900 | View |
 3 Days on Mount Meru Wildlife and Crater Views with Epic Sunrise | 3 days | — | $1,365 | View |
 Mount Meru Hiking Four Days(3 Night) | 5 days | — | $1,456 | View |