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Description
Located to the east of Arusha town, about 20 kilometres drive from Arusha, climb Mount Meru, the second-highest mountain in Tanzania. The mountain stands at an altitude of 4566 meters above sea level inside the Arusha National Park.
Meru has one route to the top and can be attempted for three days, but we highly recommend doing it for four days for acclimatisation. Most alpines use Meru for acclimatisation before the Kilimanjaro climb. The mountain has less snow formed at the volcano eruption. Unlike Kilimanjaro, when you are climbing Mount Meru, you have to be escorted by an armed ranger(s) as you pass through the Arusha National Park. It is at this time when you will enjoy the walking safari as you pass the groups of African buffaloes, Zebras, Black and white colobus monkey, just a little wildlife to mention. The Momela and Ngurdoto Lakes are rich in birdlife as you trek to the mountain; birds like Pelicans and Flamingo are closely seen.
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Day 1: Arusha-Miriakamba hut expand_more
- After breakfast, depart Moshi at about 8:30 a.m to drive to Momella gate.
- Make payment and start the climb with a picnic lunch to the first hut called Miriakamba hut.
Dinner and overnight – Miriakamba hut (3 ½ hrs).
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Mount Meru: Miriakamba hut-Saddle hut expand_more
- After breakfast, we proceed with a climb to the second hut called Saddle. This is too steep a part compared to the first part (2 ½).
- During the afternoon, the client can decide to attempt climbing the little Meru peak and back.
Dinner and overnight – Saddle hut.
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Day 3: Saddle hut-Arusha expand_more
- Wake up in the middle of the night and have a cup of tea before starting the Meru peak.
- Proceed to summit crossing rocky path and back to Saddle hut for full breakfast.
- Take a short rest and leave Saddle hut.
- Descend to Momella gate via first hut (Miriakamba).
- On the way back your path though Momella Lakes, go for a game viewing to Arusha.
What's Included
- Professional, English-speaking Wilderness First Responder & CPR certified Guide
- Proper Ration of Mountain crew (Cook & Porters)
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Drinking water and Full Board Meals
- All National Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VAT
- Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
- Gate Transfers
What's Excluded
- Flights
- Visa fees
- Travel or Medical Insurance is required and you should ask for Recommendation
- Gamow Bag
- Medication
- Tips for porters and mountain crew
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 1000 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |