4 Days - 3 Nights Climbing Mount Meru | Arusha

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Overview

Mount Meru is the best for acclimatization prior to Mount Kilimanjaro climb. The Mountain is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m. Arrive at the Kilimanjaro International or similar Airport, pick up and transferred to Buffalo Hotel or similar hotel in Moshi or Arusha for overnight bed and breakfast.

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What's included

All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)

All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Lunch

Dinner

Breakfast

Park fees(For non-residents)

Tea and coffee

Roundtrip airport transfer

Camping equipment(Sleeping bag excluded)

Bottled water

Rescue fee

Porterage

All activities(Unless labeled as optional)

Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinking water(On all days)

A professional driver/guide

Climbing gear

International flights(From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Sleeping bag

Bath towels

Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.

What to expect

Day 1: Meriakamba Hut

Elevation (m): (1,387 m to (1,500 m)

Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft) to 3,000 ft )

Distance: 10 km

Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest.

We drive from Arusha to Momela-Gate. After a short registration at the Gate our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.

Day 2: Saddle Hut

Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 3,570 m

Elevation (ft): 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft

Distance: 8 km

Hiking Time: 3-5 hours

Habitat: Forest and Moorland.

The walk from Miriakamba-Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner and overnight night at Saddle Hut

Day 3: Summit Day (Full board)

Elevation (m): 3,570 m to 4,565m to 2,514m

Elevation (ft): 14,977ft to 11,712 ft to 8,250ft

Distance: 5 km up 13 km down

Hiking Time: 10 – 12 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.

We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Meriakamba Hut.

Day 4: Meriakamba Hut to Momella Gate to Arusha/Moshi

Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 1,500 m to 1,387 m

Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft to 4,921ft

Distance: 10 km

Hiking time: 2-4 hours

Habitat: Montane Forest.

We take a short and fast descent way through open grassland and mixed forest, with a possibility of seeing wildlife before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi.