Meru Trekking
TOUR OVERVIEW
This package involves a 4 days/ 3 nights in Mount Meru. Get to experience the mountain that showcases the beauty of Africa in the heart of Tanzania, which is located in Arusha National Park in Arusha region, also termed as The Geneva of Africa. Typically the adventure embarks on a four days trip to meet this heart-warming adventure to reach the summit.
Mount Meru has a height of 4,566 meters, a dormant volcano and a second highest mountain in Tanzania in the Western part of Mount Kilimanjaro, which is also found in Tanzania.
PRICE START FROM
Tour Accomodation
Green Mountain Hotel
Tour Destinations
Miriakamba Hut,Saddle Hut,Miriakamba Hut
Full Itinerary
Where to Stay
Green Mountain hotel
JRO - Arusha/Comfort Lodge (D)
Meet and Greet at Kilimanjaro International airport and transferred to Green Mountain hotel for Bed and Breakfast- Karibu
Where to Stay
Miriakamba Hut
Arusha - Momella gate- Miriakamba Hut
After breakfast we pick you up from hotel at 0830 before transfer to Momella gate where you will be met by the game ranger and porters. The trail starts at Momella Gate. From there it is a relatively gentle three hour ascent to Miriakamba Hut.
On your way you pass through well-developed woodland where there is a good chance of seeing large animals such as giraffe. If you leave Momella early, there will be ample time to explore Meru crater in the afternoon. Lunch enroute, dinner and overnight Miriakamba camp.
Where to Stay
Saddle Hut
Miriakamba Hut- Saddle Hut
After breakfast hike up to 11,500 ft to arrive at Saddle Hut. It is three hours to Saddle Hut. You initially pass through forest, where there is a good chance of seeing black and white colobus, and then at about 3,000m you will enter a moorland zone similar to that on Kilimanjaro.
If time permits you can climb a little further on Mount Meru for a scenic view of the ‘Roof of Africa’, Mount Kilimanjaro. This will also be part of more acclimatization. Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.
Where to Stay
Miriakamba Hut
Saddle Hut - Summit - Miriakamba Hut
You will need an early rise to hike all the way to the summit before the afternoon clouds cover the summit. From the summit, descend back to the 11,500 ft Saddle Hut in time for lunch. After lunch, hike down to Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight stay. Saddle Hut – Summit: 4-6 hours
Where to Stay
Green Mountain hotel
Miriakamba Hut – Arusha
In the morning have breakfast at the camp and a leisurely morning. Descend to the park gate to connect with your waiting transfer vehicle back to Arusha for drop off at your hotel at Green Mountain hotel.
Where to Stay
No Accommodation
Arusha –Kilimanjaro Airport
In the morning have breakfast at the camp and a leisurely morning. Descend to the park gate to connect with your waiting transfer vehicle back to Arusha for drop off at your hotel at Green Mountain hotel.
Price inclusion
- Meeting at Kilimanjaro International Airport;
- Transfer to the hotel
- Kilimanjaro National Park permits
- Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees
- Transfer to the hotel — Green Mountain in Arusha.
- Accommodation prior to the climb (including breakfast; sharing a twin room)
- Transfer to the trail head
- Professional mountain crew. All guides have “Wilderness First Responder” and “Wilderness First Aid” certificates, along with over 7 years of experience in climbing. Each participant will be provided with adequate number of porters (who can carry up to 15 kg of personal baggage).
- Kilimanjaro National Park permits
- Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees
- Camping/hut fees
- 3 square meals daily. The menu includes different soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables; vegetarian options are available upon request;
- Modern Mountain Hardware tents.
- Oxygen systems and pulse ox meters;
- First aid kit
- Warm and comfortable sleeping pads (2 inches thick)
- Group equipment (dining tent, table, chairs, crockery and cutlery)
- Meeting the group at the National Park exit and transfer to the hotel
- Accommodation after the climb (including breakfast; sharing a twin room);
- International certificates for a successful ascent;
- Return transfer to Kilimanjaro airport.
Price Exclusion
- Travel and personal accident insurance.
- Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines.
- Personal Mountain equipment.
- Expenditure on alcoholic drinks, souvenirs and other personal items.
- Optional excursions not detailed in the itinerary.
- Additional optional accommodation added at the base hotel or extra days on the mountain added.
- Treated drinking water other than boiled.
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4 Days Meru Trekking
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