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Overview:

On the first day, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and transferred to Momella Gate, the main entry point to Arusha National Park. After completing park formalities, you’ll begin the trek, which starts through lush montane forest. The first day’s hike is relatively gentle, but still offers fantastic scenery, with opportunities to spot wildlife like giraffes, buffaloes, and various bird species.

Activities:

  • Pickup: Meet your guide at your hotel in Arusha.
  • Transfer: Drive to Momella Gate.
  • Hiking: Trek from Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut.

Hiking Details:

  • Distance: 10 km
  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Altitude Gain: From 1,500 m to 2,514 m

Highlights:

  • Montane Forest: Walk through lush forests with the chance to spot animals like giraffes, buffaloes, and various species of monkeys and birds.
  • Views of Kilimanjaro: Clear days offer stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.
  • Miriakamba Hut: A cozy hut located at an altitude of 2,514 m. This is your base for the night.

Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water will be provided.

Overview:

Today’s trek is more challenging as you ascend to Saddle Hut, situated between the main peak of Meru and the Little Meru summit. The hike will take you through the alpine moorland zone, with increasingly dramatic views of the surrounding landscape. As you approach Saddle Hut, you’ll pass a few volcanic features, including craters and lava formations. The night will be spent at Saddle Hut, giving you an opportunity to rest before the summit push.

Activities:

  • Hiking: Trek from Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut.

Hiking Details:

  • Distance: 7 km
  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Altitude Gain: From 2,514 m to 3,570 m

Highlights:

  • Alpine Moorland: Ascend through moorland with unique flora such as giant lobelias and wildflowers.
  • Volcanic Features: As you approach Saddle Hut, enjoy views of volcanic craters and remnants of lava flows.
  • Saddle Hut: A high-altitude hut that offers a great view of the peak and is located in a strategic spot for the summit attempt the next day.

Accommodation: Saddle Hut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water will be provided.

Overview:

The final day starts early with a pre-dawn start, as you’ll ascend to the summit of Mount Meru. The climb is steep but incredibly rewarding, offering breathtaking views over the crater and a chance to see the active volcanic landscape. The summit of Meru is known for its dramatic ridgelines and incredible panoramic views. After reaching the summit, you’ll begin the descent back to Miriakamba Hut and then continue down to Momella Gate.

Activities:

  • Summit Push: Start early to hike from Saddle Hut to Summit (Old Meru Crater).
  • Descent: After reaching the summit, descend back to Miriakamba Hut and then continue to Momella Gate.

Hiking Details:

  • Distance: 12 km (Round trip from Saddle Hut to summit and back to Miriakamba Hut, then to Momella Gate)
  • Duration: 10-12 hours (Summit and descent)
  • Altitude Gain: From 3,570 m to 4,566 m (Summit) and descent back to 1,500 m

Highlights:

  • Summit View: Reach the summit and enjoy amazing panoramic views of the Old Meru Crater, the Kilimanjaro Range, and the surrounding Tanzanian savannah.
  • Crater Views: The summit provides incredible views into the crater and the lush forests below.
  • Descent through Wildlife Area: After summiting, descend through the lower forest zone, where you may spot more wildlife like monkeys and various bird species.

Accommodation: None (End of trek at Momella Gate)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Drinks: Drinking water will be provided.

Includes

  • All transport by private vehicle to and from the mountain
  • Accommodation as detailed on the
    Camping equipment (mattress, sleeping bag and tent)
  • Services of a private mountain guide, cook and adequate porters to carry both trip provisions and client’s private bags.
  • National Park entrance, accommodation and camping
  • All food and catering equipment – breakfasts, lunches (packed when necessary) and evening meals prepared by our own Special dietary requirements are catered for with prior arrangements at no extra cost.
  • Certificate of Achievement /appreciation form
  • Free storage of excess baggage not required on the mountain
  • Crisis management apparatus – VHF 2-way radio/mobile phone, basic first aid kit and an on call

Excludes

  • International flights
    (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
    (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items
    (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Optional Activities

  • Balloon Safari price
  • Maasai Village visit
  • Night Game Drive 
  • Ngorongoro creater Rim Walk
  • Visit the olduvai Gorge and museum

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