Mountain Meru

4 Days Mount Meru Climb & Hike

$100-120 USD

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Safari summary

Mount Meru Climb is the best for acclimatization prior to Mount Kilimanjaro climbing; The Mountain is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m. The mountain is located within Arusha National Park, Tanzania’s gem. This prime location gives trekkers the chance to spot some of wildlife that inhabits the area. The ascent is quite steep, the route to the summit passes over streams, through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone and moorland. 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

About this tour

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

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Photography safari—with professional guide
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Meriakamba Hut

Kilimanjaro

We drive from Arusha to Momela Gate. simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.

Camp

Saddle Hut

Kilimanjaro

The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset.

Camp

Summit Day

Kilimanjaro

We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point and on to Cobra.We reach the summit (4,566 m) for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to your hotel in Arusha

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Departure Arusha

After breakfast we undergo the final section takes up to 3 hours to return to Momella gate where Moonlight Tours Expedition vehicles will be waiting for pick up. It is allowed to have a short game drive in the park with your crew before returning to Arusha for overnight.

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