4 Days Mount Meru trek.
(Plus pre and post trek accommodation)

Overview

Mount Meru is the second tallest mountain in Tanzania after Kilimanjaro standing at 4,566m in Arusha National Park .Trekking Mt Meru is the best way to acclimatize for your pre Kilimanjaro trek. An armed ranger accompanies climbers due to wildlife concentration on the lower slopes of the mountain.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport pick up and transfer to your hotel in Arusha
Accommodation on BB basis.

Day 2: Trek Momela Gate to Miriakamba camp 2500 m
Depart the hotel at 0800hrs and transfer to the starting point at Momella gate about an hour’s drive, after the registration at the park’s gate you will start your trek accompanied by an armed ranger. Enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Momella lakes. There are plenty of wild animals such as bushbucks, cape buffaloes, giraffes, and warthogs, just to mention a few. Your trek today ends at Miriakamba Hut where you will be spending the night.
- Distance: 10 km
- Approx hiking Time: 4-6 hours.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 3: Trek Miriakamba hut to Saddle Hut (acclimatization little Meru) (3500m)
After breakfasts begin your hike to saddle hut below Little Meru today you will take a short and steep climb along the ridge where you will catch the spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone.
After hot lunch you will hike upto Little Meru (12,533ft) for superb views just before sunset, dinner and overnight night at Saddle Hut.
- Distance covered: 6.km
- Approx. time taken: 3 – 4 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 4: Trek Saddle Hut (3500m) to Socialist Peak (4562m) to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)

We start early at around noon climbing steeply to Rhino Point and on to Cobra Point (14,272 ft). We finaly reach the summit at 4,566 in time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along spectacular narrow rocky ridges, After a successful summit we will take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut and continue with the descent to Momella Gate. Our vehicle will be waiting at the Momella Gate to pick us back to the hotel in Moshi or Arusha town for dinner and overnight.
- Distance covered: 32 km
-Approx. time taken: Ascend, 6 – 10 hrs descend.
- Descend, 4 – 6 hrs
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 5: Trek Miriakamba Hut to Momela Gate to Moshi.
Today is our last day on the mountain, we take a short descent through open grassland and mixed forest, there are chances of spotting wildlife before reaching Momella Gate. A vehicle will be waiting at the gate, for a transfer back to your hotel in Arusha.
- Distance covered: 14km
- Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 6: Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. 

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Packages

Our price packages can vary depending with your budget and also for tailormade safaris.

Includes

• Full board meal plan including water while on the trek.
• Pre & Post Trek accommodation in Arusha on Bed & Breakfast Basis
• Transport to the starting point.
• Double layered Sleeping Mats
• Sleeping Bags
• All park fees including 18% VAT
• Rescue fees
• Accommodation on the trek normally wooden cabins
• Professional support crew
• Fair wages for the support crew
• Return shared airport transfers  

Excludes

• Tips and gratitude’s to your support crew
• Laundry Services
• Items of personal nature 

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