4 Day Climbing Mount Meru

4 Day Climbing Mount Meru

Tour Highlights

  • Being among those who help hundreds climbers from throughout the world who come to conquer Mount Meru rising gently from the park gate to 2,100 meters (6,930 feet) at Miriakamba Hut.
  • Our Mount Meru Trek Itineraries are normally four days for the ascent and descent but for those with short stay in Tanzania, we usually recommend 4 days to climb Mt. Meru which starts at Arusha.
  • You together with your guide, porters and cooks will escort by a trained parks guides in case you encounter any dangerous animals.
  • The summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge, which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater.
Arrival

Arrival

Trekking Pole

Trekking Pole

Tented Camp

Tented Camp

Trekking Shoe

Trekking Shoe

Departure

Departure

itinerary

Day 1

Arrival to Tanzania

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where our representative will meet you and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, an orientation session with our tour coordinators will ensure that you are ready to begin the spectacular Meru climb.

Day 2

From Momella Gate to Miriakamba Huts

In the morning you will go to Arusha National Park, and then straight to the trailhead. The ride takes approximately 2.5-3 hours. You will experience multiple encounters with giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and other.

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 gain: 1,387 m/4,921 f (Momella Gate) - 2,514 m/8,250 f (Miriakamba Huts)

Hiking distance: 10 km

Hiking time: 5-6 hours

Environment: Grassland and Rainforest

Day 3

From Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts

After the breakfast, the group will start trekking to Saddle Hut Camp. 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 Hut Camp, 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 gain: 2,514 m/8,250 f (Miriakamba Hut) - 3,570 m 11,712 ft (Saddle Hut)

Hiking distance: 8 km

Hiking time: 4-5 hours

Environment: Moorland and Heath

Day 4

From Saddle Huts to Socialist Peak and to Miriakamba Huts

Midnight wake-up and the group starts trekking to the Socialist 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 Socialist 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 have lunch at Saddle hut and there after descend to Miriakamba hut for dinner and for the rest of the night.

Elevation gain: 3,570 m 11,712 ft (Saddle Hut) - 4,565 m/14,977 m (Socialist Peak)

Hiking distance: 6 km to Socialist Peak and then 8km to Miriakamba hut

Hiking time: 4-10 hours

Environment: Moorland and Heath

Day 5

Miriakamba to Momella Gate

Wake-up and the group starts trekking to Momella. After the summit time, the group will descend to Momella gate, where our car will pick your party and transfer to the hotel.

Elevation gain: 2,514 m/8,250 f (Miriakamba Huts) - 1,387 m/4,921 f (Momella Gate)

Hiking distance: 10 km to Momella Gate

Hiking time: 2-3 hours

Environment: Grassland and Rainforest

Day 6

Departure

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.

Note: Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee.

Itinerary Map

Map

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Include & Exclude

Include

  • Accommodation on arrival and after the trekking
  • Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
  • Mount Meru tour trek as itinerary depicts 4 Days
  • Full board accommodation whilst on the trek
  • Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
  • All entrance fees to include government taxes
  • Service of an English-speaking professional Mountain guide on the mountain, porters and skilled cook
  • All services begin and end at Kilimanjaro Airport as per the itinerary
  • Treated water on the trek
  • Return airport transfers from/to Kilimanjaro Airport
  • Fair salary of porters, cooker and guides

Exclude

  • Tips for guides, cooker and porters
  • Medical evacuation,
  • International flights and taxes
  • Visas (50 US $ for Tanzania)
  • Items of a personal nature and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.

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