4-Day Trek To Scale Mount Meru From Arusha
Description
Trek up Tanzania's second-highest mountain, Mount Meru through grassy plains, dense forests, rocky steeps, narrow ridges and animal sightings! Enjoy the spectacular views once you reach the summit and get your certificate of completion on your way back.
Highlights
- Hike through fine forests, rocky ground & narrow ridges to reach the Socialist Peak
- Enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro along the way
- Spot wildlife such as Colobus monkeys, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, zebras & elephants
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Day 1: Arusha to Miriakamba Hut expand_more
Head to Arusha National Park. Drive a bit further to reach the Momella Gate (1500 m), where the climb begins.
Walk through the grassy plains to see occasional views of Mount Kilimanjaro to your right.
After a few hours of trekking, you will reach the first campsite, Miriakamba Hut (2500 m). Here you will settle in a dormitory-style room, rest for the day.
Trekking Time: 4-5 hours | Distance: 10 km | Altitude Gain: 1000 m.
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Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut expand_more
Wake up early in the morning for breakfast and begin your trek into fine forests as you head to the Saddle Hut (3500 m), where you will spend the evening and rest.
In the afternoon, relax in the hut or go on a one-hour trek to Little Meru (3801 m), where you will see the beautiful views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the sunset.
Trekking Time: 3-4 hours | Distance: 8 km | Altitude Gain: 1000 m
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Day 3: Trek to the summit expand_more
Wake up at 1:00 AM in the mid-night, have breakfast and start to ascend towards the summit.
Upon arrival at the Rhino point (3800 m), the trek becomes more difficult as you encounter rocky ground and narrow ridges.
You will reach the summit, Socialist Peak (4562 m), around 6 AM. See the sunrise and take pictures.
Trekking Time: 4-6 hours | Distance: 5 km | Altitude Gain: 1062 m
Descend to Miriakamba hut via saddle(where you will relax for one hour and get breakfast)
Dinner and overnight stay at Miriakamba hut.
Trekking Time: 5-7 hours | Distance: 13 km | Altitude Loss: 2062 m
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Day 3: Depart to Arusha expand_more
Descend through grassy plains, where you have a high chance of spotting wildlife such as Colobus monkeys, buffaloes, giraffe, warthog, hippos, zebras, elephants and other animals
Arrive at the park gate, get the certificate of completion and drive back to your hotel in Arusha
Trekking Time: 2-3 hours | Distance: 10 km | Altitude Loss: 1000 m
What's Included
Park fees, Hut fees, Rescue fee
Food (3 meals per day), Water
Guide, cook
Salaries (guide, cooks, porters)
Certificates of achievement
All transfers
What's Excluded
International flights
Visas
Travel insurance
Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic beverages
Additional personal equipment
Gratuities
Additional activities after the climb, e.g. safaris, waterfall visit, massage etc.
Meeting Point
Arusha, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 8 | USD 1000 Per Person |
This is a private tour |