Mount Meru Trek (4 Days)

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Duration

4 days

Tour Type

Mount Meru climbs

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Min Age

Tour Details

Mt. Meru is the fifth highest mountain in Africa standing tall at 4,566m. It is located in Arusha National Park and trekking Meru offers beautiful scenery and plenty of wildlife. Meru is a challenging trek due to its steepness, and an armed ranger will accompany your climb because of the abundance of wild animals. Meru offers unparalleled views of its famous neighbor, Mr. Kilimanjaro, while also forming a rewarding hiking destination in its own right. Note that trekking Meru is a great way to acclimatize before attempting Kilimanjaro.

Highlights

Reach Socialist Peak (4562m) at sunrise!
Climbing & Camping on a dorment vulcano!
Great team who will make sure you'll reach the top
Tanzania's second highest mountain!
Few people, which makes it more of an adventure than Kilimanjaro

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Day 1 Momella gate 1500m ->> Miriakamba Hut 2500m (4-5hrs)

You will depart your hotel at 0800hrs and head to the Momela gate which is the starting point of the trek. The drive to the gate is roughly an hour and a half. After the registration you will start your trek accompanied by an armed ranger. Along the route you will catch spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Momella lakes. You will encounter animals such as cape buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs and bushbucks, to name a few. Your trek will end up at Miriakamba Hut where you will be spending the night.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 2 Miriakamba Hut 2500m ->> Saddle Hut 3500m ->> acclimatization little Meru 3810m (3 - 4 hrs)

Today’s trek takes you through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. Amazing views of the Meru crater, the ash cone and little Meru can be seen along the way. While trekking through the forest keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and the attractive wild flowers. Common animals include buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. Your trek will end up at Saddle hut where you will be spending the night. After resting at the camp you will set off on an acclimatization trek to little Meru then head back down to Saddle hut.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 3 Saddle Hut 3500m ->> Socialist Peak 4562m ->> Miriakamba Hut 2500m (5 - 6 hours)

You will wake up just after midnight for a light meal then start your final ascent to Socialist Peak at the top of big Meru. The trail to the summit is steep and you will be climbing through gravel and rocky ridges. While at the summit you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Meru crater and ash cone. Occasionally, animals such as Klipspringers and mountain reedbucks can be seen over the rocky terrain. After the summit, you will then descend to Miriakamba Hut where you will be spending the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 4 Miriakamba Hut 2500m ->> Momella gate 1500m (3 - 4 hrs).

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 back in Moshi town.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included

National Park gate fees
Transport from Arusha/Moshi to trail head and return
Hut fees
Services in Arusha/Moshi before/after the trek (accommodations, meals, airport transfers)
Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides
National Park ranger (required by Arusha National Park)
Porters’ salaries
All meals on the mountain
Cooking equipment and eating utensils
Oximeters available upon request