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3DAYS 2NIGHTS MOUNT MERU CLIMB OVERVIEW

Located 70 odd km west of Mt Kilimanjaro, in Arusha Park, and – at 4,566m – Tanzania’s second highest mountain, Mount Meru is a beautiful, classically shaped volcano. While it last saw serious activity 100 years ago, it is thought to have lost the bulk of its size in a super-eruption some 8,000 years ago, and its nutrient-rich soils support a wide range of flora and fauna.
Surrounded by plains, the mountains slopes rise typically through montane forest, a large region of heather and then moorlands, which, after a few thousand feet, peter out into volcanic desert. These different habitats are home to a variety of animals, including elephant, rhino, giraffe, monkey, baboon, klipspringer, warthog, duiker and leopard. Mount Meru boasts up to 400 species of bird, and the mountain is usually a fixed item on birders’ itineraries.

DAY BY DAY ITINERARIES

  • Day 1:Momella Gate (1,500m/4,920ft) to Miriakamba Hut (2,515m/8,250ft); Elevation Gain: 1,015 meters, 3,330 feet; Hiking Time: Four to seven hours.

    After breakfast, leave Miriakamba and walk along flat land before entering the montane forest. Continue hiking until you reach a brief opening in the woods called Elephant Ridge. Arrive at Saddle Hut. The normal cloud cover of Arusha National Park burns off at about 3,200 meters. Saddle Hut lies at 3,570 meters.
    The more energetic can summit Little Meru (3,820m) in the afternoon for breathtaking views of Meru and Kilimanjaro. The hike takes one to two hours round-trip. It does get cold on top of Little Meru so bring a jacket, gloves and a hat. Saddle Hut is very similar to Miriakamba Hut, and is well-maintained, with separate facilities for mountain staff and tourists.

  • Day 2:Miriakamba (2,515m/8,250ft) to Saddle Hut (3,570m, 11,710ft); Elevation Gain: 1,055 meters, 3,460 feet ; Hiking Time: Three to five hours.

    After breakfast, leave Miriakamba and walk along flat land before entering the montane forest. Continue hiking until you reach a brief opening in the woods called Elephant Ridge. Arrive at Saddle Hut. The normal cloud cover of Arusha National Park burns off at about 3,200 meters. Saddle Hut lies at 3,570 meters.
    The more energetic can summit Little Meru (3,820m) in the afternoon for breathtaking views of Meru and Kilimanjaro. The hike takes one to two hours round-trip. It does get cold on top of Little Meru so bring a jacket, gloves and a hat.
    Saddle Hut is very similar to Miriakamba Hut, and is well-maintained, with separate facilities for mountain staff and tourists.

  • Day 3: Descend to Momella Gate and transfer to Moshi, trip concludes

    We take the direct route down towards Momella through open grassland and mixed forest, with good chances of seeing wildlife. This trail has excellent views back towards the crater and over the plains of the National Park. We should reach Momella Gate by late morning. Transfer back to Moshi, where trip concludes. (2-3 hours walking)
    Meals: B,L

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Trekking Overview

  • Destination :

    Mount Meru

  • Tour Guides Language:

    English

  • Starting Point:

    Arusha/Moshi

  • Ending Point:

    Arusha/Moshi

  • Activities:

    Hiking

Package Includes:

  • Pre & Post Trek accommodation
  • Professional guides, cooks and porters
  • Transportation to & from the mountain gate
  • Park fees, huts fees & rescue fees
  • VAT fees and Charges
  • Armed Ranger Fee.
  • Salaries for support crew cook and guides.
  • Accommodation in wooden cabins on the mountain
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain
  • Filtered water throughout the trek
  • Hot Water For Washing Purpose
  • Pick up and drop off at the airport.
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew.

Package does not Include:

  • International flights.
  • Bank charges
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips to Crew (highly recommended).
  • Visa, Travel Insurance (we can help arrange of them).
  • Expenditures of personal nature like drinks, telephone, laundry, Internet etc.