Mount Meru Trek

Package Overview

Mount Meru Trek through verdant afromontane forest into high altitude alpine desert with stunning views of a dormant volcano. There is possible sightings of wildlife on foot, afromontane forest, less busy than Kilimanjaro, excellent bird life and. Mount Meru is one of the most under rated hikes in East Africa. From there, the route wanders up the north side of Meru’s volcanic crater, before approaching the true summit itself. At the top, the views are outstanding, particularly with Kilimanjaro gleaming tantalizingly in the distance.

Mount Meru Climbing offers two advantages to travelers. First, it allows trekkers a chance to experience what it is like to climb Kilimanjaro on a smaller scale, providing a grand adventure for those who don’t have a lot of time in their schedule or don’t want to deal with the higher altitude found on Kilimanjaro.

Hikers will stay in a series of huts on their way to the top, with basic but comfortable accommodations located at two different campsites prior to the going to the summit, which is located at a place called Socialist Peak. Visitors to Mount Meru are more likely to spot wildlife along the trail, particularly in the early days of the hike. Often times a ranger will accompany trekking groups on the first day of the journey to ensure they make it safely to the first campsite.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Welcome Arusha, Tanzania

  Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be picked up at the airport and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Relax, take a stroll, enjoy the sights and sounds. Get plenty of rest – tomorrow will be huge!
  
  Dinner and over night at Maura Apartment.

  • Themes : Trekking, Jungle Safari, Sightseeing

• Day 2 : Arusha to Momella Gate to Miriakamba Huts

  Elevation: 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft
  
  Distance: 10 km
  
  Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
  
  Habitat: Rain Forest
  
  We depart Arusha for Momella Gate in Arusha National Park for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins in open grassland with an armed ranger as the possibility of seeing wildlife – giraffe, zebras, antelope, elephant and buffalo – is high. We climb steadily through the rain forest until you reach Miriakamba Huts, situated in a grassy glade.

  • Themes : Jungle Safari

• Day 3 : Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts

  Elevation: 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft
  
  Distance: 8 km
  
  Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
  
  Habitat: Heath
  
  We continue climbing through the rain forest until we enter the heath zone accompanied by giant heather and other moorland vegetation. Along the ridge of the saddle, we have views of Mount Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. After arriving at Saddle Huts, there is an option to hike to the top of Little Mount Meru for superb views and to further aid acclimatization.

  • Themes : Jungle Safari

• Day 4 : Saddle Huts to Summit

  Elevation: 11,712 ft to 14,977 ft
  
  Distance: 5 km
  
  Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
  
  Habitat: Alpine Desert
  
  Summit to Miriakamba Huts
  
  Elevation: 14,977 ft to 8,250 ft
  
  Distance: 13 km
  
  Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
  
  Habitat: Heath
  
  Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our climb to the summit. The trail is steep to Rhino Point and then Cobra Point. The path continues along the ridge of ash and rock to the summit – Socialist Peak. Here we enjoy magnificent views of Kilimanjaro and the sunrise before returning to Miriakamba Huts.

  • Themes : Jungle Safari

• Day 5 : Miriakamba Huts to Momella Gate – Arusha

  Elevation: 11,712 ft to 4,921 ft
  
  Distance: 10 km
  
  Hiking Time: 2-4 hours
  
  Habitat: Rain Forest
  
  After breakfast, we embark on our final trek and our hard work is rewarded at dawn as the sun rises to the East. Kilimanjaro is normally clearly seen from here and the sheer cliffs of the crater fall dramatically 1000 feet or more. We return back and after some brunch at Saddle Hut, we continue down to MIRIAKAMBA. The final section takes up to 3 hours to return to our vehicles where we say farewell to our crew and have time for a short picnic lunch and after we return to Arusha for a well deserved shower! Bed and Breakfast at Outpost Lodge.
  
  Dinner and overnight at Maura Apartment.

  • Themes : Trekking

• Day 6 : Arusha – Kilimanjaro Airport

  Depending with the time of your flight departure, our drive will come to the hotel to pick you up for trip to the Airport to catch a flight back home. Or else a trip to the beaches at Zanzibar is a good way to recuperate. We can arrange many reasonably priced trips and safaris around Moshi and the Kilimanjaro region.
  
  Kwa heri ya kuonana – (Good bye and see you again)

  • Themes : Trekking

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Inclusions

• MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)
• Accommodation

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Exclusions

• International flight ticket
• visa

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Package Start From

• Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.

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