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CLIMB MOUNT MERU 5 DAYS
Mount Meru is located in Tanzania and is the fifth highest mountain in Africa. It is a great mountain to climb and offers spectacular scenery, including views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The mountain is unspoiled and less congested as compared to it’s Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya counterparts.
No wonder, it’s absolutely marvelous to enjoy a 4 nights / 5 days.
Meeting Point
Airport *Please provide flight details
Day 01 : Meet you at the Airport
We will come and pick you at the Airport and drive you to your hotel in Arusha / Moshi.
Day 02 : Arusha / Moshi to Momella Gate
MIRIAKAMBA HUT
Elevation – 1500m to 2500m
Time: 3 – 4 hours
Habitat – Montane Forest
Tour operators will collect you from your hotel in the morning and take
you to Arusha National Park. Once at headquarters your papers, visa and
permits will all be checked and made ready for departure.
From head office you will be taken by van to the Momella Park Gate from where your trek will begin. The trail starts by winding its way through montane forest where you will see waterfalls, wildlife and some pretty oddly formed trees! Remember, an armed national park ranger will accompany you on your route. The first day of trekking will end when you reach Miriakamba hut. Unlike Kilimanjaro, accommodation on Meru consists of huts dotted up the mountain.
Day 03 : Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
MIRIAKAMBA HUT TO SADDLE HUT
Elevation – 2500m to 3550m
Time: 3 – 4 hours
Habitat – Moorland
On the second day you will ascend over a 1000m to Saddle Hut at 3,550m.
The air will get cooler and you may feel slightly more out of breath as the air gets thinner. Saddle Hut will be reached by early afternoon which will give you time to visit ‘Little Meru’ at 3,820m. Not only will you get great views of Kilimanjaro, but it’s a good way for your body to acclimatized to the altitude.
Day 04 : Saddle Hut , Summit to Miriakamba
SADDLE HUT TO SOCIALIST PEAK TO MIRIAKAMBA HUT
Elevation – 3550m to 4256m to 2500m
Time: 8 – 10 hours
Habitat – Semi Desert, Alpine Desert, Montane Forest
Your summit ascent begins in the middle of the night at 2am. Following a quick midnight snack you trek to 3,820m where you find Rhino Point.
After a quick break you then climb a further 4-5 hours where, towards the top, you will traverse the exhilarating and very narrow crater rim path! This is all rewarded as you hit the summit just before sunrise.
The 360 degree views are spectacular, especially the sun rising over Kilimanjaro! Before you descend, you can explore Meru’s ash cone within
the crater.
Day 05 : Miriakamba But , Momella Gate to Arusha / Moshi
MIRIAKAMBA HUT TO MOMELLA GATE
Elevation – 2500m to 1500m
Time: 2 – 3 hours
Habitat – Montane Forest
The 5th day is an easy going few hours down through the montane forest area where you will once again see wildlife and beautiful habitat.
Seeing the forest from above is a completely different experience to seeing it on the way up – look out for birds!
Then after Certificate rewards we will drive back to your hotel in Arush / Moshi.
Ending Point
At your Hotel (in Arusha or Moshi)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
PRICE INCLUDE
– 2 Nights hotel in Arusha / Moshi (Day 01 + Day 05)
– All Park fees and Rangers fees
– Salaries for the team, guide, cook and porters
– Transportation day of climb and return
– Airport Transfers
– Food On the Mountain
– Water
– Oxygen Cylinder
– Pulse Oximeter
– Sleeping Bag
– Walking polls
PRICE EXCLUDED
– Visa
– Tipping
– Alcohol
Tour Important Information
- Bring Personal quality trekking gears
- Bring a Copy of your passport for registration at the gate
- Tell us about your food requirements
- Tell us about your health situations
-Children under 13 years old are not able to join the tour
Is not available in April and May
Important message from the guide
I can work throughout a week , feel free to message me.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
