5-Day Trek To Mount Meru From Arusha
Description
Climb Mt. Meru, a beautiful mountain. Hike to the summit through Verdant Afromontane forest into a high altitude alpine desert with stunning views of a dormant volcano. There is a possible sighting of wildlife on foot. Less crowded than Kilimanjaro, has excellent birdlife and is one of the most underrated hikes in East Africa!
Highlights
- Climb Africa's fifth highest mountain
- Explore Arusha National Park and spot grazing buffalos
- Marvel at the beauty of the sunrise over the east Kilimanjaro
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha expand_more
On arrival, you will be personally met by one of our representatives and transferred to Outpost Lodge.
In the afternoon or the evening, there will be a full briefing with the mountain guide who will be trekking with you.
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Day 2: Arusha to Miriakamba expand_more
In the morning, get picked up from your lodge and transfer to Arusha National Park.
At Momela, finish registrations 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 onto Miriakamba hut for dinner and overnight.
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Day 3: Saddle Hut expand_more
Set off from Miriakamba, initially still in the forest zone but in a few hours as we reach saddle hut for lunch in the alpine desert zone.
In the afternoon, a walk to a summit of little Meru can be taken for a stunning views before heading back to Saddle hut for dinner and overnight.
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Day 4: Miriakamba to Arusha expand_more
Rise early in the morning, and our hard work is rewarded as the sunrise to the east Kilimanjaro. The sheer cliff of the crater fall dramatically 1000 feet or more.
Return back, and after some brunch at saddle hut we continue down to Miriakamba. The final section takes up 3 hours.
Return to vehicle were we say farewell to our crew and have time for short picnic lunch.
Return to Arusha for a well deserved shower.
Bed and breakfast at the Outpost lodge.
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Day 5: Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport expand_more
Vehicle will be waiting to transfer you to Kilimanjaro airport for a flight back home.
What's Included
Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro international airport and return
Accommodation on arrival day and the last 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 cooks allowance and salary
All food and catering equipment- breakfast, lunches (Packed when necessary, evening meals prepared by our cook. Special dietary requirements are catered for the prior arrangement at no extra cost)
What's Excluded
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal expenses
Know before you go
- This tour is also offered in Spanish, Swahili & Swedish.
Meeting Point
Arusha, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Persons | |
1 To 50 | USD 2765 Per Person |
This is a private tour |