Mt Meru trek

Mt Meru trek 3 days 2 nights

Overview

The 7Days/6Nights Safari focuses on safari game drives in three National Parks, with most of the days set to Explore in Deep the Legendary Serengeti National Park. Measuring 14,760 sq km Serengeti Park present a number of distinctive topographical areas from Lakes, Rivers, Savannah planes, Acacia Woodlands, to thousands of African Wildlife, all of which this itinerary is designed for you to explore. Certainly the highlight of this package is the Annual animal migration, where you will get a chance to witness thousands and thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and Gazelles in a chase for fresh pastures and water. In the recent years the conventional migration pattern has been varying slightly and sometimes with major deviations due to changes in weather patterns. We have thus designed this package for you to explore the most secluded corners of the Serengeti such that you can always catch up with the Wildebeest Migration wherever it is in the Serengeti. All the nights will be spent in Safari Lodges, some strategically located on the path of the Migratory animals, with each offering a unique style and experience. 

Facts

  • Route Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights on Mt. Meru
  • Total Number of Days : 3
  • Hiking distance: 26 km

Mount Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,566m above the sea level (14,980ft), and the fifth highest in Africa. The mountain is located within Arusha National park and it is by far less crowed than Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Meru’s inner walls rise over 1,500m from the crater floor, making them among the tallest cliffs in Africa. The mountain offers amazing scenery from the summit including , amazing views of the crater, ash cone and of Mount Kilimanjaro. The ascend is quite steep passing over streams, through parkland, Mountain forest, a giant heather zone and moorland. All accommodation on this Mountain is in huts. The 3 days climb can be combined with a Safari or a Kilimanjaro climb.

Highlights

  • Scenic route with beautiful views of Mt Kilimanjaro
  • Adventure of encountering wild animals during the climb
  • Accommodation in huts
  • Gets you well prepared if you are climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro afterwards Can combine with a game drive in Arusha National Park

Itinerary

Day 1. Momela gate ( 1500m ) to miriakamba hut (2500m).

  • Hike time: 4 hrs
  • Elevation gain: 1000 m
  • Estimated distance: 7.5 km
  • Habitat : Montane Forest

After breakfast you will drive to Arusha National Park, for about 1.30hrs. Registrations and permits are done at Momella gate after which you will meet up with your porters and the game ranger. You will then start your hike through the lush forest, crossing the Ngare Nanyuki river. Along the way you will get views of wild animals grazing in the lush fields , and in the far distance on a clear day, Mount Kilimanjaro. Once at Miriakamba huts, your cook will prepare your dinner before you retire to your huts for overnight. Meal Plan: Packed Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 . Miriakamba hut (2500m) to saddle hut (3500m) to little Meru ( 3794m).

  • Hike time: 4 hrs
  • Elevation gain: 1294 m
  • Estimated distance: 7 km
  • Habitat : Montane Forest/Heather zone

After an early breakfast, you will begin your ascend up a steep path for about 2 to 3 hours, through the beautiful lush forest full of birds. On your way to Saddle hut there are chances that you will spot some buffaloes or even Black and White Colobus Monkeys. You will take your Lunch at Saddle hut. In the afternoon, you hike to little Meru, at 3794m and return to Saddle hut for your dinner and overnight. Meal Plan: Breakfast , Packed Lunch and Dinner

Day 3. Mt Meru summit (4566m) and down to Momella gate (1500m).

  • Hike time: 4 hrs
  • Elevation gain to Summit: 772 m / Elevation decrease: 3066 m
  • Estimated distance: 11 km

Habitat : Heather Zone / Moorland / Montane Forest On this day you will start very early at about 0200hrs to Rhino point and on to the summit at 4566m, just on time to watch the the sun rise behind Mount Kilimanjaro. After taking enough pictures, you will descend all the way to Momella gate where your driver will be waiting for you. Drive to Arusha town or Moshi town. Meal Plan: Breakfast

Price $3595 per person on 2 pax sharing private safari.

  • Starting date: Any date specified by you
  • Starting point: Moshi/Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport/Arusha Airport
  • Ending point: Moshi/Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport/Arusha Airport

Whats is included

  • Government tax and levy
  • Arrival & Departure Transfers
  • Quality waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
  • Experienced and professional mountain guides
  • All Park fees
  • Rescue fees
  • All meals while on the Mountain
  • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
  • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
  • Portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
  • Clean, purified drinking water
  • Crisis management and safety procedures
  • Fair and ethical treatment of porters

Whats is NOT included

  • Accommodation in Iringa
  • Please bring your own sleeping bag but you can still rent them in Arusha at reasonable price paid once for the whole trip
  • Tanzania Visa
  • Gratitudes/Tipping for guide & porters
  • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • Meals not listed above