Day 1
Momella Gate to Miriakamba Huts
Elevation: 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Early in the morning, transfer to Momela Gate (1500m) to commence the climb, 4-6 hours walk gets you to Miriakamba Hut. Afternoon explores the Meru Crater.
Dinner and Overnight at Mariakamba Hut.
Day 2
Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts
Elevation: 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Habitat: Heath
Climb to Saddle Hut which will take about 3-5 hours along the steep Saddle walls. Explore Little Meru (3820m), a 1-2 hours climb in the afternoon.
Dinner and Overnight at Saddle Hut
Day 3
Saddle Huts to Summit
Elevation: 11,712 ft to 14,977 ft
Distance: 5 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert
Summit to Miriakamba Huts
Elevation: 14,977 ft to 8,250 ft
Distance: 13 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Heath
Miriakamba Huts to Momela Gate
Elevation: 11,712 ft to 4,921 ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 2-4 hours
Habitat: Rain Forest
Early in the morning ascends to the summit of Mount Meru (4566m) which will take about 5 hours and then return to Miriakamba Hut to overnight or descend to Momela Gate (7 hours)
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