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4-Day Mount Meru Hike From Moshi
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Bird Watching, Nature, Trekking

  • Duration

    97.02 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

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, you have to be escorted by an armed ranger(s) as you pass through the Arusha National Park when you are climbing Mount Meru. 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.

  • DAY 1:MOMELA GATE -MIRIAKAMBA HUTS : 13.8KM/ 8.6 M 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).

  • DAY 2: MIRIAKAMBA HUTS – SADDLE HUTS: 6.1KM/ 3.8MI | 2.5 HRS 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.

  • DAY 3: SADDLE HUT- SUMMIT : 5.5KM/ 3.4MI :DESCEND TO SADDLE HUT 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.

    Elevation: 3560m/11,680ft to 4566m/14980ft
    Altitude gained: 1006m
    Descent to 3560m/11680ft
    Altitude lost: 1006m

  • DAY 4: SADDLE HUT – MOMELLA GATE : 6.5KM/4MI expand_more
    • Leave Saddle hut and descend to Momella gate via first hut (Miriakamba), where you will be transferred to Arusha.

    Elevation:3560m/11,680ft to 1597m/5240ft
    Altitude lost:1963m

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
  • Rescue Fees and Emergency Evacuation Coverage with AMREF
What's Excluded
  • Flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel Insurance (Required)
  • 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.
Meeting Point

Moshi, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 1200 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

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USD 1200 / person