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3-Day Backpacking Tour Of Mount Meru From Arusha

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Climbing, Backpacking

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Hard

  • Language

    English

Description

Join this 3-day backpacking tour and begin hiking from the Miriakamba Hut to climb up Mount Meru, also recognized as Sumeru, Sineru or Mahāmeru, the sacred five-peaked mountain of Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist cosmology and is considered to be the center of all the physical, metaphysical and spiritual universes.  Witness wildlife and diverse landscapes along the way, and ofcourse the gorgeous view of Mount Kilimanjaro from Meru.

Highlights
  • Ascend the summit of the second-highest mountain in Tanzania
  • Enjoy a scenic view of the ‘Roof of Africa’, Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Explore Mirikamba Hut and Saddle Hut 
  • Day 1: Arusha to Arusha National park expand_more

    • Pick-up from the hotel and drive to the Mt. Meru park gate where you will meet our game ranger and porters. 

    • Hike for the few hours to the Miriakamba Hut at 8,500 ft. 

    • Take an evening walk on the slopes to view wildlife at one of the watering holes in the crater. 

    Dinner and overnight stay at Miriakamba Hut.

    Meal Plan: Lunch and dinner.


  • Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut expand_more

    • Have breakfast and hike to up to 11,500 feet to arrive at Saddle Hut. 

    • Climb a little further on Mount Meru for a scenic view of the ‘Roof of Africa’, Mount Kilimanjaro. 

    • Have dinner and overnight stay at Saddle Hut.

    Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.


  • Day 3: Saddle Hut expand_more

    • Hike all the way to the summit before the afternoon clouds cover the summit. 

    • Descend back to the Saddle Hut (11,500 feet) in time for lunch. 

    • Spend the rest of the time relaxing/walking. 

    • Hike down to the gate and drive back to Arusha.

What's Included

  • 3 delicious meals a day

  • Transport

  • English-speaking Tanzanian tour guide

  • Porters

  • Park fees

  • Hut fees

  • Rescue fees

What's Excluded

  • International Flights and Regional Flights

  • Visas

  • Airport tax (International – pay direct)

  • Travel/medical/baggage insurance

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Drinks/laundry (unless specified)

  • Telephone bills

  • Climbing gear

  • Sleeping bags

What to bring

  • For feet: Mt. Boots, Socks- at least 4/5 pairs, (This must be thin and thick ones) 1 pair of gaiters, Sandal/open shoes (optional).

  • Bottom wear: 1 thermal (warm) trousers, 1 thermal (warm) long underwear, 1 wind/waterproof trousers.

  • Top wear: 2 or 1 long-sleeved thermal shirt, 1 thermal T-shirt, 1 thermal jacket or sweater, 1 down jacket.

  • For hands: 1 pc of roll foam or air mattress, 1 warm sleeping bag.

  • Other gears: 1 head lump and spare batteries, 1 pair or 1 pc of walking sticks, 1 pair of sunglasses or ice goggles, Sunblock cream or Lotion, Lipstick cream, First Aid Kit, Camera + films with its spare batteries, passport book, a day pack, a rucksack or safari bag.

  • For drinking:  Drinking water bottle (Nalgene) or any other brand like Sigg or optional, camel pack.

Meeting Point

Arusha, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 2USD 1000 Per Group

This is a group tour

Starting From

Fromss

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USD 1000 / group