Four Days Mount Meru Trek

4 Days Mount Meru trekking | Price for 2 people Sharing & Solo

$1180-1380 USD

pp

Safari summary

Mount Meru is the fifth-highest peak in Africa. As it consists of a National park and the mountain, it provides the best opportunities for wildlife spotting, Momela lake, and Mount Kilimanjaro view If the sky is clear. This lovely mountain is a perfect acclimatization peak for Kilimanjaro. Mount Meru standing at 4566 meters is one of Africa’s most beautiful volcanoes, it is the second-highest mountain in Tanzania after Kilimanjaro it is also the fifth-highest peak in Africa


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Hiking | trekking
Activity level Strenuous activity
Best months January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Bird watching—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
  • Hot air balloons
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Park fees
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Arusha to Miriakamba Hut

After breakfast at the hotel, Our driver will pick up you and drive to the park. Within 40 minutes, you will reach the first gate in Arusha National Park known as Ngongongare Gate. After check-in at the Ngongongare gate, you keep on driving an hour and a half to Momella gate (starting point) where registration formalities will be completed. From there the ranger will escort the group to the first camp known as Miriakamba Hut.

Arusha to Miriakamba Hut

Miriakamba to Saddle Hut

The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. You will continue hiking slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After lunch at Saddle Hut, you will take a short hike of about 45 minutes to Little Meru (3,820 m) At the top before sunset, you can get a superb view of Rhino’s point, Meru crater, and the peak of Kilimanjaro in the distance.

Saddle Hut

Mount Meru Summit to Miriakamba Hut

Wake up around 11 pm and get ready for the summit. After breakfast, leave the camp around midnight, start hiking slowly to Rhino Point 3800 m, after the short break from Rhino point, proceed on a hike through the crater ridge where the trail turns narrow and harder. Remember to drink your water whenever you stop. You might be physically exhausted before reaching the summit but don’t give up, keep moving as you will soon reach the top and make your dream true.

Miriakamba Hut

Miriakamba Hut to Arusha

After the last breakfast on the mountain, you will descend about 4 to 5 hours to Momella Gate. You will collect your certificates and drive back to your hotel in Arusha for a shower and celebrations. Ascending time: 4 hours, Distance 10 kilometers

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