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5-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by EBBY ADVENTURES AND SAFARIS
Offered by - EBBY ADVENTURES AND SAFARIS
Tour Features
Mount Meru is the second-highest mountain in Tanzania and the fifth-highest peak in Africa, located inside Arusha National Park. This trek is ideal for travelers seeking a rewarding climb with stunning scenery and wildlife encounters. Along the trail you will enjoy views of Arusha city, rich vegetation, and the beauty of the park. A major highlight is Meru’s dramatic horseshoe-shaped crater, formed when part of the ancient volcano collapsed. The trek to the summit takes 3 to 4 days depending on your pace. Hikers pass through different vegetation zones, starting with dry forest, then dense rainforest, followed by scrubland, and finally alpine terrain near the summit where vegetation disappears. Because the mountain lies within a national park, wildlife sightings are common. You may see antelopes, baboons, buffaloes, colobus monkeys, giraffes, and more in their natural habitat. For safety, all treks are accompanied by an armed park ranger. Departure Day: This can be your first or last day in Tanzania. If it is the final day, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport follows breakfast. If time allows, visit the Maasai market for souvenirs.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared tour | This tour will be shared with other travelers. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Bus, Walking. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Ritzy Arcadia Cittages No images available | Dinner Included |
| 2-5 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - ARRIVAL DAY
After all custom formalities, you will appear at the arrival area where you will meet our driver holding a signboard with your booking names. After checking that you have all your luggage and belongings, the driver will take you and transfer you to the lodge/hotel. It is recommended to have one day off after arrival in the hotel that can be used to relief the jetlag as well as acclimatization. The same day will also be used pre-trek briefing and gear testing/verification at your hotel/lodge. This means, a client will spend two nights in the hotel and if this is the option, he/she will need to confirm in advance so that this extra night is added in the budget.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Ritzy Arcadia Cittages
Meals & Drinks: Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Momella Gate (1,500 m) – Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m)
After breakfast, you will be taken to the Arusha National Park gate. Thereafter, paperwork for clearance will be done ready to start trekking. Once your guide is done with all the formalities you will be taken to the Momella Gate. From this point, the trekking will start accompanied by an armed park ranger. It is normal to spot buffaloes and giraffes as you walk through open grassland. Once you are done with open grass you will enter the acacia forest. The first stop will be at Maio Falls after approximately 2 hours where you will enjoy your picnic and rest before you continue to the well-known fig tree arch which will finally take you to the home of today at the Miriakamba Hut. You will finally enjoy your lunch as well dinner and enjoy your night at Miriakamba Hut
Main Destination: Arusha National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m) – Saddle Hut (3,550 m)
After breakfast, the trekking will continue through the wooden steps along a steep track. Today it will be a bit cooler than the previous day due to the high altitude. The weather is quite good since the clouds often hang low in the rainforest making walking easier through the lush vegetation. You will reach the viewpoint famously known as “Mgongo wa Tembo” (elephant back) at a height of 3,200 m after climbing for almost two hours. Here, you will have a well-deserved rest. Around midday, you will have arrived at addle Hut where you will spend the night. However, since you have all the afternoon you can opt to spend 1-2 hours trekking to Little Meru with an altitude of 3,820 m. moreover, from this point you will enjoy wonderful views of Arusha National Park and Mt Kilimanjaro which is about 80 km away. You will then go back to Saddle Hut where you will enjoy meal before you retire to bed early since you will have to wake up just after midnight for the summit.
Main Destination: Arusha National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Saddle Hut (3,550 m) – Socialist Peak (4,562 m) – Miriakamb
Your final trek to the summit will start around 2 am. Your trail will be through bushland to Rhino Point (3,821 m) which might be more challenging due to gained altitude. The walk on frozen volcanic ash and rocks, following the crater rim, will take you to the summit, Socialist Peak after about 4 to 5 hours. You will be able while at the summit experience, the sun rising above Mt Kilimanjaro and enjoy the whimsical view of Mt Meru’s crater with its steep sides and the ash cone in the middle. The time you spend on the summit is determined by the weather and wind conditions. Soon after capturing this farfetched view and accomplishment, you will start descending along the same route back to Saddle Hut where you will take a break and convalesce with a hot breakfast. Later, you will continue the descent Miriakamba Hut. You will spend the rest of your day here enjoying your meal as your body rejuvenates
Main Destination: Arusha National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m) – Momella Gate (1,500 m) – Arusha
After breakfast, you will follow the so-called northern route – a 2 to 3 hours trek back to the Momella Gate. On your way back to the gate there is still a chance to see buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, as well as the black and white colobus monkeys. Once you get at the gate you will meet some of the team from our office, ready to join you and the whole of the climb crew for a short celebration. Remember, your victory is our victory, so we will have a delicious lunch together before you tip and say goodbye to the climb crew then relax for your departure.
Main Destination: Arusha
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Apr 7, 2026 - Apr 7, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
EBBY ADVENTURES AND SAFARIS
Tanzania
Ebby Adventures and Safaris is a registered tour operator based in Arusha, Tanzania, dedicated to providing high-quality safari and travel experiences across Tanzania. We organize wildlife safaris to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and other destinations, as well as Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru trekking expeditions. Our tours are designed for couples, families, groups, and solo travelers seeking comfort, safety, and authentic experiences.
Our team consists of experienced driver-guides with deep knowledge of wildlife, culture, and local geography. We operate using well-maintained 4x4 safari vehicles and ensure personalized customer service from planning to the end of the journey. With a strong focus on professionalism, reliability, and guest satisfaction, Ebby Adventures and Safaris aims to be the best traveler’s choice in Tanzania—offering unforgettable journeys beyond expectations.
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