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3-Day Trek To Mt. Meru From Moshi
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Trekking, Camping

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Swahili

Description

Trek up to Tanzania's second-highest mountain, Mount Meru, through grassy plains, dense forests, rocky steeps, narrow ridges. See a variety of savannah animals such as Colobus monkeys, buffaloes, Ethiopian wolves & elephants en route! 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 and narrow ridges to reach the Summit
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro along the way
  • Spot wildlife such as Ethiopian wolves, Colobus monkeys, giraffes, hippos & zebras
  • Day 1: Moshi to Miriakamba Hut expand_more
    • Drive from Moshi to 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.

  • 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

  • Day 3: Saddle Hut to Summit Day to Back to Moshi 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.

    • Reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise; there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. Descend the peak.

    • Take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing to the Momella gate. Get your certification of completion here.

    • Depart from Momella gate to Moshi.

    The tour ends here.

What's Included
  • Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees

  • 18% VAT on tour fees & services

  • Mountain tents, double-layered sleeping mats

  • Transportation to and from the mountain gate

  • Professional mountain Tanzanian guides, cooks and porters

  • All meals
  • Filtered water throughout the trek

  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA) and Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)

  • 2- way private airport transfers

What's Excluded
  • Flights

  • Tips 

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Laundry services

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 8 USD 880 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 880 / person