Mt Meru trekking & tours
Arusha National Park, Zanzibar, Tanzania Safari
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3 Days Mt Meru trekking & tours
3 Days Mt Meru trekking & tours via momella route is one of the best hiking in Tanzania as it includes wildlife spotting along Arusha national park. Mt Meru is the second highest Mt in Tanzania & the fifth in Africa landmass. Climbing Mount Meru is 3 day is a great hike & can be combined with Zanzibar beach holidays or short Tanzania safaris
Day 1
Arusha – Momella Gate 1500m – Miriakamba Hut 2500 Duration Approx . 5-7 hours of huking
Vegetation Type : forest
The tour start after breakfast in your lodge (1400m) where you drive for about 30 minutes to Ngongongare gate via Usariver town . At the gate your guide will do all paper work befer driving along Arusha National park with some stops for wildlife spotting , reach Momella gate for final checkup of porters & luggasge.
Afterward 3 days Mt Meru trekking will start with people pace, the first day is more or less similar to a walking saferi , on the way you may spot some animal species like reticulated Giraffes , Zebras , Waterbuck and Buffaloes. Since the hiking is inside the park an armed TANAPA ranger will be escorting you all the way to the camp. You may take long or short route but this will depend on the time of starting, during the hike way you will pass across Ngarenanyiki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Meru Mountain. You will possibly arrive at Miriakamba Hut (2500m) before sunset, porters & your chef will have already be there coffee or tea and a hot water for washing will be served. Enjoy the beautiful sunset & the area around.
Day 2
Duration: 4-5 hours of hiking. Vegetation Type: Forest Zone.
After breakfast start your 3 days Mt Meru trekking along the steep path on the forest zone,
seen various bird and animal along the way. On the way you will view Mount Meru crater & the Ash Tray . Reach saddle Hut situated at the alpine desert zone for lunch (but this depend on your pace).
After lunch and some rest , you have an option of acclimatization hike at Little Meru (3,820m), this is a good hike with some great view of great Meru & the area around & it makes you ready for a night attempt on summit the main Meru Mountain. Early dinner will be served in this day so that you can have enough rest before your midnight summit attempt. Go to sleep as early as possible possibly around 19:00hrs.
Day 3
Duration Approx. 9-11 hours of hiking
Vegetation Type : Alpine desert
Wake up at 00:30 after midnight for tea and biscuit before you start fine push to the summit at 01:30hrs. This final day of your 3 days Mt Meru trekking you will start by trading on the steep grade path up to Rhino point at (3800m) then reach cobra point at (4,350m).
From there the trekking will be on rocky ridge in between the crater and the inner cliffs of Meru Mountain. Reach the summit during the first rays of sun from the East (4,566m). During clear days , morning can be the best time to view his Majesty Kilimanjaro Mountain, the total cliffs of the crater drops intensely at almost 1000 feet or more.
Spending sometimes at the summit for pictures before return back to Arusha or to the airport if flying with KLM at around 21.45 hours.
If you made it to the summit at certificate for Meru trekking (4,566m) will be presented to you & for those who the acclimatization hiked at little Meru will also rewarded a certificate.
End of the Service.
3 days Mt Meru Trekking From USD $775 Per person
3 days Mt Meru Trekking prices including VAT per person when 2 people sharing can be combine with our Tanzania wildlife safaris or Zanzibar beach holidays or both on request. Please let us know you wished and desire.
ltineraries
What's Included
- Two way transfer to & from Arusha National park
- 2 Night at Miriakamba & Suddle Huts
- All meals while on the Mountain
- All permit & park fees
- TANAPA ranger fees
- Crew park feed & Salaries
- Rescue fee
At An Additional Cost
- Arrival & departure transfers
- Accommodation in Arusha. (Upon request)
- Tanzania Visa
- Tips for porters, cook & guide
- All item of person Nature
Terms & Conditions
3day Mt Meru trekking can be combine with our Tanzania wildlife safaris or Zanzibar beach holidays or both on request. Please let us know you wished and desire.
