4 Days Mount Meru Climb

Mount Meru, is the second highest peak of Tanzania. Standing over Arusha National Park, Mount Meru offers both an excellent warm-up exercise for Kilimanjaro, in addition to being a stunning trekking experience in the wild by its own right. Mount Meru trekking is a real adventure. The slopes of this dormant volcano offer fascinating panoramic vistas and bustling wildlife around. This 4 days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing will take you to the second highest Mountain In Tanzania in just 4 days giving you extra 1 day of acclimatization compared to 3 days Meru Climbing.Below is detailed itinerary of this 4 days Mount Meru Climbing.

Mount Meru Climbing Itinerary

Day 0: Arrival in Arusha / Equipment Checking

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where our representative will meet you and transfer to the hotel. The hotel provides all the essentials for a comfortable stay, such as, cozy rooms, Internet access, hot water, a swimming pool, and a helpful staff. In the evening, an orientation session with our tour coordinators will ensure that you are ready to begin the spectacular Meru climb also our guide will check your climbing gears to assure that the climb will be successfull.

Accommodation: Karibu Heritage House

Day 1: Momela Gate to Mariakamba Huts

In the morning after having breakfast at your hotel you will be picked up by our driver guide who will take you to you to Arusha National Park, and then straight to the trailhead. The ride takes approximately 2.5-3 hours. At Momella Gate the guides will arrange the entry permit formalities, and you will start trekking to Miriakamba Huts. Wild animals (warthogs, zebras, monkeys, antelopes and, sometimes, elephants) are likely to be seen on the way. Hot lunch will be served upon arrival to Miriakamba Huts. There you may rest or explore the surroundings.

  • Elevation :1,387 m to 2,514 m
  • Hiking time :5-6 hours
  • Distance :10 km
  • Difficulty :Medium
  • Habitat :Meadows and rainforest

Day 2: Mariakamba Huts to Saddle Huts

After the breakfast, the group will start trekking to Saddle Huts. The rainforest zone will end soon, giving place to heath and moorland with large trees. The trail will open amazing panoramic vistas. Upon reaching the saddle huts, those who are willing and energetic enough may reach the Little Meru Peak, further boosting your acclimatization transition. Our team will serve hot lunch and dinner in the camp.

  • Elevation : 2,514 m to 3,570 m
  • Hiking time :4-5 hours
  • Distance :8 km
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Habitat :Moorland and heat

Day 3: Saddle Huts to Meru Peak to Mariakamba Huts

Midnight wake-up and the group starts trekking to the Meru Peak. The hikers should be prepared for a tough and strenuous hike – the legs to Rhino Point and Cobra points are especially precipitous. Be careful! The group will reach Meru Peak (4,565 m/14,977 m) by sunrise, where you’ll have true visual euphoria – thrilling panoramic sceneries around and mesmerizing sunrise.  After the summit time, the group will descend to Miriakamba Huts for a hot lunch, dinner and overnight stay.

  • Elevation :3,570 m to 4,565 & m 4,565 m to 2,514
  • Hiking time :8-12 hours
  • Distance :19 km
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Habitat :Alpine, heath, moorland

Day 4: Mariakamba Huts to Momela Gate to Arusha

Morning, breakfast and hike down to Momella Gate. Our car will be waiting there for your party for transfer to the hotel at Tulia Hotel & SPA Arusha.

Accommodation: Tulia Hotel & SPA https://www.tuliahotelandspa.com/

  • Elevation :2,514 m to 1,387 m
  • Hiking time :2-4 hours
  • Distance :7 km
  • Difficulty :Medium
  • Habitat :Rain-forest

Day 5: Departure

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport basing on your flight schedule.

Items included:

-Transfer to/from Momella Gate

-Overnight stays in Mountain Huts

-Professional, experienced, mountain guides

– Park fees

-Rescue fees

-All meals while on the Mountain

-Guides, Porters, cook salaries

-Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food

-Clean, purified drinking water

-Sleeping Bag

-Airport Pickup on Arrival

-Airport Drop off on departure

-Crisis management and safety procedures

-Fair and ethical treatment of porters

-Government Taxes

Items not included:

-Tanzania Visa

-Gratuity & Tips

-Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

-Meals not listed above

-Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc.)

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