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Mount Meru Trekking Description:
Mount Meru is an often overlooked, but spectacular volcano at 4,566 m (14,980 feet), located in the center of Arusha National Park. The crowds that summit Kilimanjaro are non-existent here, allowing for a solitary, peaceful trek. Accommodations are in wooden huts.
On the lower slopes of the mountain and inside the park, there is a good chance of spotting animals. An armed ranger will accompany your party on the first stage to protect against any wildlife threats. The trail follows the north rim of the crater, along a dramatic ridgeline. Once at the summit, the views of Mount Kilimanjaro and down into Meru crater are unforgettable.
Weltweit Adventures offers beautiful Mount Meru trek as a 3 days Mount Meru trek and 4 days Mount Meru trek on private hike, and this is according to your schedule, physical condition i.e. Body shape, Trek experience and of course budget matter too.
Why everyone should climb Kilimanjaro’s little brother…?
Mount Meru, which overlooks the city of Arusha from the north, is used by many trekkers as a warm-up trek to Kilimanjaro. In other words, it acts as an hors d’oeuvre to the main course of Kilimanjaro, which lies about 60km to the east from Mount Meru.
And a perfect starter it is too: Though smaller, it’s also quite similar in several ways. Firstly, to reach its volcanic summit you have first to climb through a number of vegetation zones. Secondly, for the final march to the summit you walk at night. And what’s more, like Kilimanjaro, the highest point itself is just the highest point on the crater rim.
What’s more, at 4566m (14,980ft) is, it provides the trekker with the perfect opportunity to acclimatize to Kilimanjaro’s rarified atmosphere.
In other words, the mountain offers a taste of the challenges that lie ahead on Kilimanjaro, whilst also whetting the appetite for the thrills and beauty of that mountain.
However, Meru is worth doing as much for the differences as for the similarities it shares with Kilimanjaro. In particular, there’s the greater abundance of wildlife. It lies at the heart of Arusha National Park, a reserve that’s teeming with animals. Trekkers should see buffalos, giraffes, elephants, bushbuck, dik dik, colobus monkeys, blue monkey and warthog. Luckier ones may also see leopard and hyena. While twitchers will be more than content with the variety of birdlife on offer. These include the noisy Hartlaub’s turaco, the silver-cheeked hornbill and black-and-white bulbul.
When trekking Mount Meru on a clear day, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, which is around 50 miles away and close to Moshi town plus the fact that, Because Mt Meru is in the middle of Arusha National Park, the beginning of the trek is also a walking safari where has travelers following animal tracks at the foothills of the Meru Mountain, under the guidance of a run ranger guide he who will be ensuring their safety while passing near wild animals.
Meru is not an easy mountain:
It all sounds like the perfect holiday, no? A safari-and-trek all rolled into one. Well, yes, in a sense it is. But there is one point that I must emphasize: Do not underestimate Mount Meru. Though it may be more than a thousand meters lower than Kilimanjaro, it’s still well above the height necessary to bring about altitude sickness. And with almost everybody taking just over two days before reaching the summit, the risks are not small.
There is also some night-time scrambling. It’s nothing serious, and you don’t need any climbing skills to complete it. But there is nevertheless more scrambling on this mountain than on Kilimanjaro.
So though Mount Meru may not carry the cachet, prestige or the sheer scale of Kilimanjaro, it’s no pushover. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that the first successful recorded ascent, though still in dispute (being credited to either Carl Uhlig in 1901 or Fritz Jaeger in 1904), occurred at least a dozen years after the conquest of Kilimanjaro.
Meru remains an awfully big mountain – the 05th highest peak in Africa in fact – and as such it should be treated with respect.
The Meru Trekking Route:
There is only one main route up Meru. It begins at Momela Gate, around 15km from the main Ngongongare entrance to the park where you pay your park fees. Having paid up and driven those 15km, past the plain known as Little Serengeti (Serengeti Ndogo) because of its similarity to Tanzania’s most famous park, you arrive at Momela Gate (altitude 1597m; 5240ft). Here you pick up your ranger and possibly hire your porters.
The route from Momela Gate to the summit is punctuated by two sets of accommodation huts. The first are the Miriakamba Huts (2503m, 8212ft), a day’s walk from Momela Gate. The second are the Saddle Huts (3560m, 11,680ft), lying a short day’s walk from there. From the Saddle Huts it’s a further day’s walk – or rather, a night’s walk – to the summit. So there’s no camping on Meru – you all stay in the huts.
We have prepared a detailed Mount Meru Gears List for you, we will share the PDF file of it.
Read more about climbing Mount Meru here to get all important information of day to day..!
Day 1 : TREK DAY 01:- HOTEL TO MOMELLA GATE TO MIRIAKAMBA HUT – First day of your trek.
Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes. Trekkers encounter wildlife like Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Giraffes, and Warthogs during this day. We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut.
Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2 : TREK DAY 02:- 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 Pit. 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
Day 3 : TREK DAY 03:- SADDLE HUTS TO SUMMIT - SUMMIT TO MIRIAKAMBA HUTS
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
Day 4 : TREK DAY 04:- MIRIAKAMBA HUTS TO MOMELLA GATE - Back To Arusha Town
After breakfast you will begin your final descent to Momella gate. You will be using the southern route to descend. During your descent you will pass through the Montane forest where you will pass the amazing Fig Tree Arch. Upon arrival at the Momella gate, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
Distance covered: 14km / 8.5mi.
Approximately time taken: 4 – 5 hours.
Meals: Bed, Breakfast & Lunch.
Overnight at your own designated hotel in Arusha, And a drop-off at your hotel shall mark the end of our service with you and from there we will say goodbye to each other while hoping of meeting again in the future, who knows.
Every climb is audited to ensure crewmembers are provided proper salaries, tips, food, equipment and sleeping conditions. We think it’s pretty great our clients do it as well.
| No of pax | Age Limit | Price per pax (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | Above 12 years | $ 865 / Adult ( With Tax ) |
* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.
Payment Terms & Methods :
* 10% Advance Percentage of total booking amount, and has to be paid upfront, the remaining amount will be paid cash on arrival cash.
Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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