Mt Meru trek

Trekking Mt. Meru 4 Days 3 Nights

Overview

Climbing Mt Meru the fifth highest Mountain in African landmass is via Momella route the only route on Meru. This Mountain is situated on Northern Tanzania and it is part of Arusha National Park. Climbing Mt Meru is an affordable tours & can be combined with our short Tanzania safaris.

Safari Highlights

  • Duration: 4 Days 3 nights
  • Best time to climb: All year around

Climbing Mt Merustarts when we meet you at your lodge or hotel in Arusha a day before or in the morning for short briefing. Please let us know if you need any transfer or accommodation in Arusha. Karibu Sana!

Itinerary

Day 0: Arrival Day

Please let us know if you will need your package to include accommodation & transfers in Arusha at (extra cost). On this day our Kilimanjaro manager & your guide will come to your lodge for detailed briefing & gear checking before living you to enjoy the rest of the day at your lodge.

Day 1: Arusha – Momella Gate 1500 m – Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m)

  • Duration Approx: 5 – 7 hours of hiking.
  • Vegetation Type: Forest.

After leisurely breakfast at your lodge/hotel in Arusha you will drive to Arusha National park first gate for registration then you will proceed to Momella Gate the starting point. When you and your guide are finishing other park formalities at Tanzania National Park (TANAPA) office, porters & cook will be organizing, packing & weighing all that needed for this hike. You will possibly have your packed lunch at the gate before starting

Afterward you will start climbing Mt Meru, the first day is more or less similar to a walking safari, on the way you should anticipate to spot some giraffes, zebras, antelopes and buffaloes. Since there is high possibility of spotting wildlife, you will be escorted by an armed ranger hired through TANAPA.

On the way you will pass the Ngarenanyuki River and if taking the short cut you will pass by a beautiful waterfall at the foot of Mt. Meru. Late afternoon you will arrive at Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m), your chef will prepare some coffee/tea and then hot water to wash, then will enjoy the beautiful sunset while waiting for dinner.

Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m).

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut 2,500 m – Saddle Hut 3,500 m

  • Duration: 3 – 5 hours of hiking.
  • Vegetation Type: Forest Zone

After breakfast you will start your Mt Meru climbing on a steep path along the forest zone, various wildlife can be seen along the way. This trial offer views of Mt. Meru Crater as well as the Ash Tray. Arrive at Saddle Hut, the alpine desert zone during lunch time.

After Lunch and some rest, if you wish you can climb Little Meru (3,820 m) with your guide for spectacular view of the area around Mount Meru and for further acclimatization. You will be served an early dinner so that you can have enough rest before your midnight summit attempt. Sleep around 19:00 hrs.

Overnight at Saddle Hut at (3, 500 m)

Day 3 Miriakamba – Momella gate – Arusha

  • Duration: 2-3 hours of hiking.
  • Vegetation Type: Forest.

Your Climbing to Mt Meru is now getting to the end, after some rest and leisurely breakfast, begin you way down to Momella gate, the hiking is through the forest where it is most likely to see some animals. If you took the long router on your first day then your descending will be via tululunsi water falls. At the gate you will meet your driver who is already there waiting for you. After say a farewell & tipping to you crew, you will drive back to Arusha.

Climbing Mt Meru can be combine with our Tanzania wildlife safari or beach holiday in Zanzibar. Please let us know you wishes and desire.

Prices for Climbing Mt Meru 4 Days including VAT $950 per person when 2 person sharing

Cancellation Policy

For bookings cancelled or reduced in number between 60 and 30 days from the date of arrival, 50% of the booking cost will be charged
For bookings cancelled or reduced in number within 29 days from the date of arrival, or “no show”, 100% of the total value of the booking will be charged

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