27/05/2025
CLIMBING LITTLE MERU ⛰️
Climbing Little Meru (elevation: 3,820 meters / 12,533 feet) is a rewarding trek and often part of the acclimatization hike before summiting Mount Meru (4,566 meters) in Tanzania’s Arusha National Park
TRIP OVERVIEW
Duration: 3–4 days (as part of Mt. Meru itinerary)
Start Point: Momella Gate, Arusha National Park
Route: Momella Gate – Miriakamba Hut – Saddle Hut – Little Meru – return
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arusha – Momella Gate – Miriakamba Hut
Elevation: 1,500m to 2,514m
Duration: 4–6 hours
Wildlife spotting: giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs
Overnight at Miriakamba Hut
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut – Saddle Hut – Little Meru Summit
Elevation: 2,514m to 3,570m (Saddle Hut), then 3,820m (Little Meru)
Duration: 3–5 hours to Saddle Hut, then 1–2 hours to Little Meru
Summit for sunset views of Kilimanjaro
Overnight at Saddle Hut
Day 3: Optional Mount Meru summit (4,566m) or descent
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WHAT to PACK
Warm layers (temperatures drop at higher altitudes)
Rain jacket
Trekking poles
Sturdy hiking boots
Headlamp
Refillable water bottles/hydration pack
Personal meds & basic first aid
Sleeping bag
COST ESTIMATE
$500–$1,200 USD depending on
Group/private tour
TIPS
Acclimatize well – this hike helps prepare for Mount Meru summit
Use an experienced local guide (mandatory for the park)
Consider combining it with a Kilimanjaro trek if you're planning both
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