3 DAY MERU CLIMBING

3 days—MOUNT MERU CLIMBING 3 DAYS

$1000-1100 USD

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Safari summary

Located 70 km west of Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru stands tall at a staggering height of 4,562 m and offers clear views of Kilimanjaro on a clear day.

The trail begins from Momella Gate in Arusha National Park and takes you to explore the amazing plant and animal life of the region. You’ll spend the first two days hiking on a beautiful path, passing by the Ngarenanyuki River, heading towards Miriakamba Hut (2500m) and Saddle Hut (3500m). Stunning views of the peak of Meru will accompany you all along.

We’ll attempt the summit on the third day, starting just past midnight. Ascending gradually, we’ll cross Rhino Point (3800m) and Cobra Point (4350m) to get to the top. And what a feeling it would be! The summit offers unobstructed views of Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru Ash Tray. After relishing our time here, we’ll get back to Momella Gate and further to Moshi, ending this amazing trip.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Hiking \| trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Arusha

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Park fees
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

ARUSHA – MOMELLA – MIRIAKAMBA

You’ll be picked up from your Arusha hotel and transferred to the Momella Gate of Arusha National Park, where you’ll go through the necessary pre-climb formalities. Today’s hiking takes you across the open grasslands of the park in the company of an armed ranger. As you’re inside a national park, you’ll have an excellent chance of spotting game such as elephants, giraffes, buffalo, monkeys, and much more during the day.In the afternoon, overnight in the Miriakamba huts.

MIRIAKAMBA HUT

MIRIAKAMBA HUTS – SADDLE HUTS

You’ll pass from the lush rainforest and into the more spartan heath zone today, with giant clumps of heather and other moorland scrub dotting the terrain. Hiking along the ridge of the Mount Meru Crater, you’ll have breathtaking views of both the crater and the Ash Tray. For those with a little extra energy, there’s the option to ascend to the peak of Little Mount Meru for a panoramic view of Arusha and its surrounds.

SADDLE HUTS

SADDLE HUTS – SUMMIT – ARUSHA

ou’ll be up very early today. Around midnight, in fact! It’s a steep trail that separates you from the summit of Mt. Meru and your trail takes you via Rhino Point and Cobra Point through volcanic terrain before you finally reach Socialist Point. From here, you’ll experience a stunning sunset via of Arusha and the surrounding landscape before beginning your descent back to the Momella Gate. Then we will drive to your Arusha accommodation.

AT THE HOTEL IN ARUSHA

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