Five Days Mt Meru Trek
5 days—Great Trekking Experience with Mytrip Connector Safaris
$1500-2500 USD
pp
Safari summary
Mount Meru is a dormant volcano located in Arusha National Park, to the west of Mount Kilimanjaro. The mountain offers an exciting hike through varied flora and fauna, over some steep and sometimes exposed, challenging terrain, to reach Socialist Peak at 4,565m. On a clear morning Kilimanjaro can be seen as you arrive at the summit, with a magnificent sun rise framing the Roof of Africa and a spectacular view down into Mount Meru's crater as you descend. Mount Meru can be climbed in either 3 or 4 days. The extra day is actually spent on descent, not ascent, so does not assist with acclimatisation. Climbing in 3 days makes for a very long hike on the last day, trekking to the summit and descending all the way off the mountain, so we would recommend 4 days if time and budget allow. This also allows you to take your time to enjoy any wildlife you may see. A ranger is required because there is an abundance of animals in the forests, including giraffes, white colobus monkey, buffaloes, elephants, baboons! Mount Meru can also be used as an acclimatisation trip before tackling Mount Kilimanjaro.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Hiking | trekking | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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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
- International flights
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
Itinerary
Arrival-Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airpot you will be welcomed by staff of Mytrip Connector safaris and transffered to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation and overnight stay. Our safari Consultant will then meet you for a short briefing and kits check for your safari as expected to start the next day
Tulia Hotel
Momella Gate- Miriakamba Hut
This morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and after a 45-minute drive, you will arrive at the Arusha National Park Gate for entry formalities. Afterwards, we drive a little further to Momella Gate to start ourclimb. After a steady 2-hour climb, you will reach Maio Falls and some picturesque meadows. After resting, we will be on our way to the well-known 'Arched Fig Tree', with its shape forming an arch over the path. After another 1½ - 2 hours, you will reach the Miriakamba Hut.
Miriakamba Hut
Miriakamba Hut-Saddle Hut
In the morning, we follow a steep track with wooden steps upwards. Due to the increase in altitude, it will be noticeably cooler than the previous day making the hike easier.After approximately 2 hours, you will reach the vantage point 'Mgongo wa Tembo' (Elephant back) at an elevation of 3200m, where you will enjoy a well-earned break. After another hike in which the vegetation changes from rainforest into an airy bush land, you will reach Saddle Hut (3550m) at midday for a relaxing lunch break
Miriakamba Hut
Saddle Hut -Summit Attempt
Today you will begin your summit attempt at 1:30am. The trail starts off on a steep grade from Rhino Point (3800m) to Cobra Point (4350m). At the last hour of the hike, you will scamble on a rocky ridge between the crater and inner cliffs of Meru. You will reach the summit of Meru (4565m) at sunrise with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy your views then descend to Saddle Hut for a short break. You will then continue descending to Miriakamba Hut (2500m).
Miriakamba Hut
Miriakamba Hut-Arusha
After a long rest and breakfast, we will begin our final descent to Momella gate. We will hike through forest and meadows where it is likely to spot wildlife. At the base of Mt. Meru, you will be greeted by our driver who will take you back to Arusha.
Tulia Hotel
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