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Mount Meru 3 Days Trek




Overview

Type: Hiking Safari

Country: Tanzania

Destination(s): Mount Meru, Arusha, Tanzania


Description
Mount Meru is located just north of the city of Arusha, in the Arusha city and stands at an altitude of 4,566 m. It is the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, after Mount Kilimanjaro. The Momella route which starts at Momella gate, on the eastern side of the mountain is used to climb Mount Meru. For those climbing Mount Kilimanjaro can view the Mount Meru on a clear day and is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa, dependent on definition.


Itinerary

DAY 1: MOMELLA GATE - MIRIAKAMBA HUT

We drive from Arusha to Momella Gate. After a short registration at the gate our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.

DAY 2: MIRIAKAMBA HUT - SADDLE HUT

The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut

DAY 3: SADDLE HUT - SUMMIT DAY

We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi.



Inclusions
  • 2 Airport Transfers, from JRO Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi when you arrive, then transfer back to the Airport for your flight home.
  • 3 Delicious meals a day, boiled and filtered drinking water while on the mountain.
  • All park entrance, camping and rescue fees
  • Warm water for washing to be provided every morning and evening.
  • Oxygen Cylinder – only for emergency
  • English Speaking Guides (Wilderness First Responder certified), cook and porters
  • Staff salaries and fees.
  • Emergency telephone between the guides and our office in Moshi town.
  • Transport to/from national park gates.
  • First aid kit and pulse oximeter.


Exclusions
  • Alcoholic beverages, sodas and items of a personal nature
  • Prices do not include sleeping bags
  • Gratuities
  • Flights
  • Health insurance
  • Visa fees
  • International airfare
  • All Meals and drinks in Moshi town
  • Tips to the driver guide. 
  • Laundry


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