7-Day Mount Meru Summit & Sacred Ol Donyo Lengai Trek

A dual-peak adventure combining high-altitude trekking, volcanic landscapes, and immersive cultural encounters.

7-day Tanzania safari · From $2,300 USD per person

Destinations: Mount Kilimanjaro National Park · Ngorongoro Conservation Area

What's included

• All airport pick-up and drop-off transfers
• All accommodation during the tour (lodges, huts, camps)
• All meals during trekking and at Lake Natron
• Professional safari guide
• Armed ranger on Mount Meru
• Park fees, hut fees & volcano trekking fees
• Lake Natron activities (waterfall visit, lake walk, Maasai area entry)
• All transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
• Clean drinking water throughout the trip

What's not included

• International flights
• Tanzania visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Personal trekking gear (boots, jackets, poles, etc.)
• Tips for guides, rangers, and camp staff
• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
• Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, snacks)

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – City & Cultural Experience

   Upon arrival at Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, your driver will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an optional city tour featuring the Maasai Market

2. Day 2: Trek Briefing & Preparation Day

   After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing day in Arusha as you prepare for the Mount Meru climb. Meet your trekking guide for a full briefing, gear check, and safety preparation. The rest of the day is free for rest, last

3. Day 3: Arusha → Arusha National Park → Miriakamba Hut (2,514m)

   Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. After registration, begin your ascent accompanied by an armed ranger for safety and wildlife interpretation. Trek through lush montane

4. Day 4: Miriakamba Hut → Saddle Hut (3,570m) + Little Meru Acclimatization

   After breakfast, continue the ascent along a steep and scenic trail leading to Saddle Hut. As altitude increases, vegetation changes and sweeping views of the Meru Crater and its towering walls become more dramatic.

5. Day 5: Return to Arusha – Rest & Recovery Day

   Descend early from Saddle Hut to Momella Gate, where your driver will pick you up and return you to Arusha. Enjoy a well-deserved full day of rest at your hotel. This recovery period prepares your body for the upcoming

6. Day 6: Arusha → Lake Natron – Waterfalls, Flamingos & Scenic Exploration

   After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel through Maasai territory toward the remote landscapes of Lake Natron. Visit the Ngare Sero Waterfall for a refreshing hike through volcanic gorges and lush springs. Explore

7. Day 7: Midnight Ascent of Ol Donyo Lengai → Descent → Return to Arusha

   Begin your climb around midnight, trekking under the stars up the steep slopes of the world’s only active carbonatite volcano. Reach the summit at sunrise for breathtaking views of the Rift Valley, Lake Natron

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