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Tanzania · Trekking
The journey
Climb Mt. Meru, a beautiful mountain, and hike to the summit through verdant Afromontane forest into a high-altitude alpine desert with stunning views of a dormant volcano. Along the way, there is the possibility of spotting wildlife on foot as you pass through Arusha National Park. Less crowded than Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru offers excellent birdlife and remains one of the most underrated hikes in East Africa.
Rise early in the morning, and your hard work is rewarded with sunrise views to the east over Kilimanjaro.
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Day by day
On arrival, you will be personally met by one of our representatives and transferred to Outpost Lodge.
In the afternoon or evening, there will be a full briefing with the mountain guide who will be trekking with you.
In the morning, get picked up from your lodge and transfer to Arusha National Park.
At Momela, complete the registration formalities before setting off with a guide and an armed ranger.
There is abundant wildlife in the forest, and this section is especially scenic for its strangler figs and the possibility of seeing buffalo grazing in one of the clearings.
In the late afternoon, reach a viewpoint before heading on to Miriakamba Hut for dinner and an overnight stay.
Set off from Miriakamba, initially still in the forest zone, but within a few hours you will reach Saddle Hut for lunch in the alpine desert zone.
In the afternoon, a walk to the summit of Little Meru can be taken for stunning views before heading back to Saddle Hut for dinner and an overnight stay.
Rise early in the morning, and your hard work is rewarded with sunrise views to the east over Kilimanjaro. The sheer cliffs of the crater fall dramatically 1,000 feet or more.
Return back, and after some brunch at Saddle Hut, continue down to Miriakamba. The final section takes about 3 hours.
Return to the vehicle, where you will say farewell to your crew and have time for a short picnic lunch.
Return to Arusha for a well-deserved shower.
Bed and breakfast at the Outpost Lodge.
A vehicle will be waiting to transfer you to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home.
Where this trip takes you
Miriakamba Hut, Saddle Hut, Little Meru, Mount Kilimanjaro
The route
The fine print
Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport and العودة
Accommodation on arrival day and the last night after the climb
Transfer from the hotel to the national park gate and back
Certified, experienced English-speaking Mount Meru guide
Mountain climbing fees/National Park fees
Porter, guide, and cook allowances and salaries
All food and catering equipment - breakfast, lunches (packed when necessary), and evening meals prepared by our cook. Special dietary requirements are catered for by prior arrangement at no extra cost.
Tips & gratuities
Personal expenses
Logistics
Your 5 days finish where they began, in Arusha.
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