3-Day Climb To Mount Meru
Highlights
Arusha, Mount Meru, Moshi
mountaineering, trekking, camping
Private Tour
3 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on an exhilarating adventure to Mount Meru climb in Tanzania, located within the breathtaking Arusha National Park. This challenging trail offers spectacular scenery and an abundance of wildlife, making it a rewarding alternative for those unable to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut
- Distance covered: 6km, Approx. Time taken: 5 hours.
- You will leave your hotel at 08:00. Meter. In Arusha/Moshi, drive one to half an hour to Momella Gate, the starting point of the first day of the Mt. Meru Trek. After check-in, begin your trek in the company of an armed ranger who will help you escape wild animals in Arusha National Park and generally towards Mount Meru. You will enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Momella Lakes along the route. You will find animals such as Cape buffalo, giraffe, warthog and bushbuck. Your trek ends on the first day at Miriakamba Hut, where you will spend the night.
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Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
- Distance covered: 7km, Approx. Time taken: 4 hours.
- The second day's hike takes you along the steep path along the saddle ridge. Enjoy stunning views of Mount Meru Crater, Cinder Cone and Little Meru Peak. Watch for wildlife and amazing wildflowers as you walk through the forest. Common animals include buffalo and black and white colobus monkeys. Your hike ends at the saddle hut, where you will spend the night. After resting at camp, embark on a 1-hour acclimatization hike to Little Meru and then return to Saddle Hut.
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Day 3: Saddle Hut to Summit to Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate
- Distance covered: 28km, Approx. Time taken: 13-14 hours.
- We start early in the morning, at least 7:30 am. Walk steeply from Rhino Point to Cobra Point. We reach the summit of Mount Meru (4566m) in time for sunrise. There is a chance to see the peak of Kilimanjaro above the clouds. The final part of the hike follows a dramatically narrow ridge line between the steep inner cliffs and the crater's sloping outer wall. We take a short break and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing to Miriakamba Hut and finally to Momella Gate. The transfer to Arusha/Moshi will pick you up at Momella Gate and return you to your accommodation.
What's Included
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What To Bring
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 5 | /person |
6 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 5 | /person |
6 to 10 | /person |
This is a private tour |