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4 Days Mount Meru Trekking Deal
Tour Package Overview
Mount Meru is an active volcano of 4566 metres about 70 kilometres west of Mount Kilimanjaro and our trek is six days to reach the summit and come back. It is an excellent standalone trip or a prequel to climbing Kilimanjaro itself. Some people say that Meru is actually more challenging, and for sure it is much quieter. Therefore there is a lot more wildlife to be seen and the sense of remoteness and solitude is much stronger than on the more famous peak nearby.
The mountain is the centrepiece of Arusha National Park and its fertile slopes rise above the surrounding savanna and support a forest that hosts diverse wildlife, including nearly 400 species of birds, and also monkeys and leopards. Trekkers have the opportunity to see a lot of wildlife as they approach and climb the mountain.
Arusha National Park
Mount Meru
Day By Day
Day 0 :
Arrival In Arusha : Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. On arrival in Tanzania we will transfer roughly 1 hour to your hotel in Arusha. You`ll have a short time to freshen up, and then have a briefing. Your guide will give you a briefing and ensure that you have all the gear/kits required for the trip. If you are missing essential equipment it can be rented for very cheap prices.
Our briefings will give you a clear view of the days to come from your personal guide and CEO, also you will be told your exact crew numbers and make up as well as get a chance to ask any questions.
Malkia Trees Lodge (Bed & Breakfast): Possibility to upgrade to more luxurious accommodation (at an extra cost) or downgrade to more economic options (price reduction).
Meals : Bed & Breakfast (Dinner not included)
Day 1 :
Moshi/Arusha Town To Momella Gate To Miriakamba Hut :
The day starts with a transfer to Momella gate at 1500m. After the registration, the trek will start. Because Mt Meru is in the middle of Arusha National Park, the beginning of the trek is also a walking safari. During this trek you have chances to spot wild Giraffes, Buffalo, Warthog, Elephants and a huge variety of birds as you continue a steady climb through the montane forest.
In roughly 2 hours you will reach the Maio Falls, where you can stretch your legs and enjoy the view. After the falls, we will do a bit more trekking and hike to the “fig tree arch”. This fig tree is an unusual tree formation created by the wild fig Ficus Thonningii. Here we will enjoy a nice, picknick lunch.
Once our belly’s are filled, the trek continues through less dense forest. Here you might be able to spot a variety of monkeys including the famous black and white Colobus. Within another two hours of trekking we will reach our final destination of today, Miriakamba Hut on Mt Meru. Afternoon tea, snacks and beautiful sunset-view awaits you.
Elevation: 2500 m
Distance: 6 Km
Hiking Time: 4-5 Hrs
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 :
Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Today we trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru. There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle hut. Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut.
Elevation: 3500 m
Distance: 6 Km
Hiking Time: 4-5 Hrs
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 :
Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak to Miriakamba Hut
Today is summit day! The most difficult and certainly the most rewarding day of the climb. Summit day means an early awakening. Our trek will start from 1:30 with a steep climb to Rhino Point.
From Rhino Point (at 3820m), the path continues along an undulating ridge of ash and rock to reach Cobra Point (4350 m). Depending on the time we will stay at cobra point for an amazing sunrise or climb further to Mt Meru: Socialist Peak to watch the sunrise there! The path to socialist peak is quite challenging and some climbing skills will come in handy here. The path goes along the crater rim, where you’ll trek on frozen volcanic ash and rocks, before reaching the summit.
Standing at the peak you will enjoy the breath-taking view of the sun rising above Mt Kilimanjaro as well as a fantastic view of Mt Meru’s crater with its steep sides and the “ash cone” in the middle. YOU MADE IT!
After our summit we will start a fast decent through open grassland and mixed forest, towards Miriakamba Hut. Here we will have a good rest eat and sleep.
Elevation: 4562 m
Distance: 19 Km
Hiking Time: 10-12 Hrs
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 :
Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate to Arusha/Moshi
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Momella Gate, we will change the route and take the southern route down hence the change in distance trekked on this day. We will also pass through the astonishing Fig tree Arch.
Bantu Pori Journeys vehicle will be waiting for you at Momella gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi town (around 1 hour and 30 minutes).
Park View Hotel (Moshi Town) or Malkia Trees Lodge (Arusha Town): Possibility to upgrade to more luxurious accommodation (at an extra cost) or downgrade to more economic options (price reduction).
Meals : Bed & Breakfast (Dinner not included)
Day 5 :
Departure Date/Flight Day :
A Zanzibar holiday can be arranged right after your safari trip.
The departure dates for all our safaris and tours, packages are totally flexible according to your own personal needs. Please contact us for further and more detailed info on safaris, tours and travel packages into Tanzania.
No Accommodation : Check-out time is 10:30am
Meals : Breakfast (Lunch & Dinner not included)
