Mount MERU CLIMBING four days

4 days—MOUNT MERU CLIMBING FOUR DAYS THREE NIGHT

$600-800 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.Welcome to Tanzania
Welcome to mount Meru

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
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

Arusha to momela gate

Arusha

Day 1: Arusha – Momella Gate 1500 m – Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m) Duration Approx: 5 – 7 hours of hiking. Vegetation Type: Forest. After leisurely breakfast at your lodge/hotel in Arusha you will drive to Arusha National park first gate for registration then you will proceed to Momella Gate the starting point. When you and your guide are finishing other park formalities at Tanzania National Park (TANAPA) office, porters & cook will be organizing, packing & weighing all that needed

Miriakamba hut

Miriakamba hut to saddle

Arusha

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut 2,500 m – Saddle Hut 3,500 m Duration: 3 – 5 hours of hiking. Vegetation Type: Forest Zone. After breakfast you will start your Mt Meru climbing on a steep path along the forest zone, various wildlife can be seen along the way. This trial offer views of Mt. Meru Crater as well as the Ash Tray. Arrive at Saddle Hut, the alpine desert zone during lunch time. After Lunch and some rest, if you wish you can climb Little Meru (3,820 m) with your guide for

Saddle hut

Saddle hut to summit

Arusha

Day 3: Saddle Hut (3,500 m) – Meru Summit Socialist Peak (4,566 m) – Miriakamba (2,500 m) Duration Approx: 10-12 hours of hiking. Vegetation Type: Alpine desert. Wake up call will be at 00:30 hours tea and biscuit will be served before beginning your summit attempt at around 01:30 hrs. Climbing Mt Meru on this day start by trading on the steep grade trial up to Rhino point (3,800 m) then to Cobra point (4,350 m).

Saddle hut

Miriakamba hut to momela gate

Day 4: Miriakamba – Momella gate – Arusha Duration: 2-3 hours of hiking. Vegetation Type: Forest. Your Climbing to Mt Meru is now getting to the end, after some rest and leisurely breakfast, begin you way down to Momella gate, the hiking is through the forest where it is most likely to see some animals. If you took the long router on your first day then your descending will be via tululunsi water falls. At the gate you will meet your driver who is already there waiting for you.

Back to your hotel

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