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5-Day Trek To Mount Meru From Arusha
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Trekking, Climbing

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian

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
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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USD 2765 / person