Africa, Mount Meru Trekking
4 Days Mount Meru Trekking Tour Adventures - Arusha National Park
$1256-1543 USD
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Safari summary
In the 4 Days Mount Meru Trekking Tour Adventures, on the first day of the trek, accompanied by a ranger, you will have the opportunity to see different nature animals including baboons, buffalo, giraffes and other wildlife. You will ascend through different vegetation zones of Mount Meru, from grasslands to rainforest, bogs to alpine desert. Most of clients use 4 Days Mount Meru Trekking Tour Tanzania. We recommend you to trek Mount Meru Tanzania for 4 days as you will gain much experience than those who hike only 3 days and 1 day. The 3-day tour is also suitable for experienced and fit mountain hikers with altitude experience. On the third day of the shortened tour, after the summit you hike directly to the Momella Gate. Overnight stays are in simple wooden huts.
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About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
Best months | All months | |
Countries | ||
Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Accommodation
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1: Moshi hotel to Momella Gate
Arusha
The drive to Arusha National Park takes about an hour, the journey continues to Momella Gate, the starting point of your trek. Soon the Mount Meru Trek takes you through the forest on the first day, after about two hours you will reach the small Mayo Falls, here a meadow is an ideal place for your picnic. After another 2 hours you will reach the Miriakamba Hut. Here you will spend your first night on Mount Meru and relax for the next day of hiking. Having lunch; dinner
Miriakamba Hut
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Arusha
After breakfast, the hike on the second day takes you through the dense forest with mosses and beard lichen. After 3 hours you will reach Mgongo wa Tembo (Elephant Ridge) viewpoint. The hike is partly on wooden steps, as the path is steep and slippery in places. From this point you have a magnificent view of the large blown out crater. After a brief pause, the 2-second hike continues by changing from montane rainforest to thinning scrub to Saddle Hut.
Saddle Hut
Day 3: Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak
Arusha
In the morning drive through the bush to Rhino Point. The path becomes more and more demanding and you will find some easy climbing passages. As soon as the sun rises behind Kilimanjaro and the plain to Mount Meru begins to glow in a reddish-orange light, the strenuous ascent is quickly forgotten. On the descent, return to Saddle Hut for lunch and a hot drink, then continue to Miriakamba Hut, arriving in the early afternoon.
Miriakamba Hut
Day 4: Miriakamba - to Momella Gate
Distance: 13km, Hiking Time: 3 hours. After breakfast, the descent continues to Momella Gate along the Northern Route. On the way you will again be able to see animals such as buffalo, baboons, elephants. After a 3-hour walk, you will arrive at Momella Gate, where your driver will be waiting for you. After saying goodbye to your mountain team, you will be taken back to your hotel. Breakfast; Having lunch
Moshi/Arusha
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