4 Days Mount Meru Climb
4 days—Mount Meru
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$1430 USD
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Safari summary
Located to the east of Arusha town, about 20 kilometers drive from Arusha; Mount Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania. The mountain stands at an altitude of 4566 meters above sea level inside the Arusha National Park.
Meru has one route to the top and can be attempted for three days but we highly recommend doing for four days for acclimatisation. Most alpines uses Meru for acclimatisation before the Kilimanjaro climb. The mountain has less snow formed at the volcano eruption.
Unlike Kilimanjaro when you are climbing the Mount Meru you have to be escorted by an armed ranger(s) as you pass through the Arusha National Park. It is at this time when you will enjoy the walking safari as you pass the groups of African buffaloes, Zebras, Black and white colobus monkey just little wildlife to mention.
The Momela and Ngurdoto Lakes are rich in birdlife as you trek to the mountain; birds like Pelicans and Flamingo are closely seen.
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?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Internal flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
DAY 1:MOMELA GATE -MIRIAKAMBA HUTS
Elevation:1597m/5240ft to 2503m/8212ft Altitude gained: 906m After breakfast depart Arusha about 8:30 a.m drive to Momella gate. Make payment and start the climb with picnic lunch to the first hut called Miriakamba hut. (3 ½ hrs).
Dinner and overnight – Miriakamba hut
DAY 2: MIRIAKAMBA HUTS–SADDLE HUT
Elevation: 2503m/8212ft to 3560m/11,680ft Altitude gained: 1057m After breakfast we proceed with a climb to second hut called Saddle. This is too steep part compared to the first part (2 ½). During the afternoon, client can decide to attempt climbing little Meru peak and back.
Dinner and overnight – Saddle hut.
DAY 3: SADDLE HUT- SUMMIT : 5.5KM
Elevation: 3560m/11,680ft to 4566m/14980ft Altitude gained: 1006m Descent to 3560m/11680ft Altitude lost: 1006m Wake up at middle-night and have a cup of tea before starting attempt big Meru peak. Proceed to summit crossing rocky path and back to Saddle hut for full breakfast. The day will be spent resting. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Saddle hut.
Overnight at Saddle hut
DAY 4: SADDLE HUT – MOMELLA GATE
Elevation:3560m/11,680ft to 1597m/5240ft Altitude lost:1963m Leave Saddle hut and descend down to Momella gate via first hut (Miriakamba) where you will be transferred to Arusha
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