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4DAYS 3NIGHTS MOUNT MERU CLIMB OVERVIEW

Mt. Meru is located in the heart of Arusha National Park and it is 50 miles west of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Mt. Meru is a massive volcano reaching 14,980 feet (4,565 meters). This trek serves as an ideal warm up for Mt. Kilimanjaro due to its altitude acclimatization and hiking distances. This trek is also geared towards hikers that prefer less crowds and a challenging ascent.
Because Mt. Meru is located in Arusha National Park, hikers must climb with an armed ranger due to the wide range of wildlife living on the mountain. On the lower slopes of the mountain, hikers are more likely to see elephants, giraffes, and buffalo! As hikers continue their ascents, the trail follows the north rim of the volcano’s crater along a dramatic ridge line. Throughout the climb, hikers sleep in designated huts along the trail. Hikers reach the summit as the sun is rising and they will have spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and of the Mt. Meru Crater.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARIES

  • Day 1:Momella Gate (1500 M) –Miriakamba Hut (2541 M)

    Leaving early in the morning from your accommodation in Arusha or Moshi and driving to Momella gate in Arusha National Park. Driving takes about 3 hours from Moshi and about 1 hr from Arusha. At the gate you will clear your trekking permits, meet up with your porters, guide, cook and game ranger, and start climbing. You will pass open grassland which will give you a good opportunity to see buffaloes, warthogs and other grazers.
    You will cross the Ngare Nanyuki River and continue climbing through mountain forest. There you will have chance to see many different kind of birds and black and white colobus monkeys. Finally you will reach Miriakamba Hut where you will stay overnight.

  • Day 2:Miriakamba Hut (2541 M) – Saddle Hut (3570 M)

    Walking Time: 3-5 Hours
    Second day climbing is quite short but demanding. You will start early in the morning and ascent steeply through lush mountain forest full of birds to reach the halfway point of Elephant Ridge. There you can see the crater. After 3 to 5 hours climbing you will reach Saddle Hut where you will have lunch. In the afternoon you will have another hiking to Little Meru (3794 m) for superb views before sunset. Then you will return to Saddle Hut for overnight. It is good to go to sleep early so that you get enough rest for the next day’s hiking.

  • Day 3: Saddle Hut (3570 M) – Rhino Point (3850 M) – Peak ( 4566 M) – Rhino Point (3850 M) – Saddle Hut (3570 M) – Miriakamba Hut (2541 M)

    You will start climbing between 1 to 2 at night. The route is very steep towards Rhino Point (3850 m) and from there towards the summit along very narrow ridge. You will reach the mount meru summit, Socialist Peak, (4566 m) right at the sunrise.
    The sceneries there are stunning; you will see Mount Kilimanjaro in close distance. After taking photos on the summit you will descent back to Saddle hut. Note: On icy conditions or strong wind it is not necessarily possible to pass the ridge between Rhino Point and summit. You guide will decide if the conditions are not good enough to continue.

  • Day 4: Miriakamba Hut (2541 M) – Momella Gate (1500 M)

    You will leave about at 8.00 in the morning and descent to Momella gate. You can choose longer or shorter route down. On the longer way down you have very good changes to see wildlife and the ash cone. Once at the gate, it’s time to tip your porters, guide, cook and game ranger. After that your transportation back to Moshi will be waiting for you.

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Trekking Overview

  • Destination :

    Mount Meru

  • Tour Guides Language:

    English

  • Starting Point:

    Arusha/Moshi

  • Ending Point:

    Arusha/Moshi

  • Activities:

    Hiking

Package Includes:

  • Pre & Post Trek accommodation
  • Professional guides, cooks and porters
  • Transportation to & from the mountain gate
  • Park fees, huts fees & rescue fees
  • VAT fees and Charges
  • Armed Ranger Fee.
  • Salaries for support crew cook and guides.
  • Accommodation in wooden cabins on the mountain
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain
  • Filtered water throughout the trek
  • Hot Water For Washing Purpose
  • Pick up and drop off at the airport.
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew.

Package does not Include:

  • International flights.
  • Bank charges
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips to Crew (highly recommended).
  • Visa, Travel Insurance (we can help arrange of them).
  • Expenditures of personal nature like drinks, telephone, laundry, Internet etc.