Four Day Mount Meru Trekking

4 days—The little brother of Kilimanjaro in the heart of Arusha National Park

$850-1450 USD

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Safari summary

Mount Meru is the third-highest mountain in Tanzania at 4566 meters, only the Kibo and the Mawenzi (the highest peaks of the Kilimanjaro massif) rise further into the sky. The mountain was formed by volcanic activity in the East African Rift Valley. About 250,000 years ago, the entire eastern flank of the volcano was blown away by a violent outburst, an impressive sight to this day.
The mountain is located in the middle of Arusha National Park, so the hike on the first day has a special charm. In the lowlands of the mountain, accompanied by a ranger, you will see baboons, buffaloes, giraffes and other wildlife. The ascent leads through various vegetation zones, from the grassland into the rainforest, and through the heath and moorland into the alpine desert. A great mountain, which stands unjustifiably in the shadow of Kilimanjaro.
The Meru is technically more difficult than Kilimanjaro and requires a good condition - the last 1000 meters are quite steep. However, climbing skills are not required.
The mountain is also used by many to acclimatize for the Kilimanjaro ascent - this combination is also possible with us on request. The Mount Meru climb is recommended by us as a 4 day tour. For experienced and very fit mountain hikers with high altitude experience, the tour is also suitable in 3 days. The third day of the shortened tour walks after the summit directly to the Momella Gate. Overnight stays are in simple wooden huts.

Highlights:
• Route with accommodation in wooden huts
• Ascent through the Arusha National Park with many wild animals
• Great view in the crater and on the Kilimanjaro
• Total distance about 45 km

Daily stages/walking times:
Day Hut accomodation Hours Kilometers
1 Momella Gate (1500m) - Miriakamba Hut (2514m) 4-5h 6 KM
2 Miriakamba Hut (2514m) –Saddle Hut (3560m) 3-4h 7 KM
3 Saddle Hut (3560m) –Socialist Peak (4566m) - Miriakamba Hut (2514m) 12-14h 19 KM
4 Miriakamba Hut (2514m) –Momella Gate (1500m) 2-3h 13 KM

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Arusha

Fine details

Safari highlights

Walking safari—with armed guard
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Accommodation
Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Momella gate - Mariakamba Hut

Arusha

The route takes you across the NgareNanyuki River, as you then walk along the river and will see buffalo herds, baboons and other animals. Soon the hike will take you through the forest, and your hike continues to the "Arched Fig Tree" - a unique tree that spans the way like a gate. After another 1.5 - 2 hours you will reach the Miriakamba Hut. Here you spend your first night on Meru. spend the night on mountain huts with the excellent view of Arusha National Park Meal Plan Lunch and Dinner

Miriakamba Hut

Mariakamba Hut - Saddle Hut

Arusha

From this point, you will have a magnificent view of the large, burst crater. After a short rest, the trek continues to the Saddle Hut. Just before you reach it, the landscape changes from mountain rainforest to light bushland. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to take a detour to the summit of Little Mount Meru (3820m), this 1-1.5-hour hike will reward you with a great view over the national park up to Kilimanjaro. Back to the hut it is time for your dinner, it is summit night

Saddle Hut

Saddle Hut – Socialist Peak

Arusha

After a small snack and a hot drink, your way to the summit starts at around 2 o'clock in the morning. In the glow of your headlight, you will head up through the bushland to Rhino Point. The path becomes more and more challenging, and some passages with easy climbing will be encountered. Along the long north ridge the route continues to the summit, which you will reach around sunrise. after the summit descend to Mariakamba Hut for the overnight stay

Mariakamba Hut

Mariakamba Hut - Momela gate

Arusha

After breakfast the trail continues down towards Momella Gate via the so-called "Northern Route". On the way, you will be able to see again buffaloes, baboons and other wild animals, and with some luck also elephants. After a 2–3-hour trek, you will arrive at the Momella Gate, where your driver will be waiting. After a farewell from your mountain team, you will be driven back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha with good memoiries of Tanzania visit

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