Mount Meru

3 days—Mount Meru Hiking

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Safari summary

The second-highest mountain in Tanzania, after Mount Kilimanjaro, it is a dormant stratovolcano located west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the country of Tanzania. At a height of 4,562.13 meters (14,968 ft), it is the topographic centerpiece of Arusha National Park and on a clear day visible from Mount Kilimanjaro. However, the technical requirements are greater on Mount Meru than on the Kilimanjaro Routes.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Arusha

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Momela Gate to Miriakamba Hut

After breakfast, we'll stop at the Momela Park entrance to complete the formalities; from, there it is a further 15km drive to Momela. You will be introduced to the guides and porters. And crucially, we will be accompanied by an armed ranger – proof indeed that the wildlife is close by. Today’s walk is a fairly long one, keep your eyes peeled in the first hour or so, as the wildlife here is abundant. Finally, we will see the welcome sight of Miriakamba Huts, our resting place tonight.

Miriakamba Hut

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

Today’s stage is shorter in distance, we'll ascend on our way to Saddle Huts at 3500 meters. Shorter and steeper than yesterday, today will be a challenge, so we will obey the golden rule of the mountain: pole pole, or ‘slowly, slowly.’ We will transit from the rain forest into the heathland, and views of Meru Crater, the distinctive Ash Cone, and the stunning white-capped peak of Kilimanjaro in the distance will provide us with some fantastic highlights.

Saddle Hut

Saddle Hut to Momela Gate to Arusha

We will be awake early – around midnight with another short and very steep ascent. Briefly, the stage profile flattens, before we ascend once again towards the peak at 4566 meters. After we have achieved our goal and of course, celebrated the moment, we will descend once more past the familiar Miriakamba Huts 2500 meters, and continue downwards to Momela Gate 1500 meters. You will be presented with your certificate to commemorate your achievement and will have a chance to tip your mountain team.

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