4 DAYS  MT. MERU TREKKING

Mount Meru Climb is the best for acclimatization prior to Mount Kilimanjaro climbing; The Mountain is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m.

The mountain is located within Arusha National Park, Tanzania’s gem. This prime location gives trekkers the chance to spot some of wildlife that inhabits the area. The ascent is quite steep, the route to the summit passes over streams, through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone and moorland. The summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge, which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater.

 Day 1 : Pickup to Airport
You will be picked up from airport. From there you will go to the hotel in Moshi for an orientation on your trek. Your guides will be there to provide you with details on your trek and will also check your trekking gears.

Day 2:  Moshi – Momella gate – Mariakamba hut

After breakfast depart Arusha about 8:30am drive to Momella gate. Make payment and start the climb with picnic lunch to the first hut called Miriakamaba hut. Dinner and overnight – Miriakamba hut (3 ½ hrs)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 3: Mariakamba – Saddle hut

After breakfast, Proceed with a climb to second hut called Saddle. This is too steep part compared to the first part (2 ½ ). During the afternoon, client can decide to attempt climbing little Meru peak and back. ( 1 ) Dinner and overnight – Saddle hut.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 4: Saddle hut – Summit – Saddle hut

Wake up at middle-night and have a cup of tea before starting attempt big Meru peak. Proceed to summit crossing rocky path and back to Saddle hut for full breakfast. The day will be spent resting . Lunch, dinner and overnight at Saddle hut.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 5: Saddle Hut – Moshi

Leave Saddle hut and descend down to Momella gate via first hut (Miriakamba) where you will be transferred to Moshi.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day 6: End of the Tour

Thank you very much for choosing us to make your life time adventure together, the driver will transfer you to the airport to met your flight OR  if you have more days don’t hesitate to contact us so we can plan something for you.

6 DAYS MT. MERU CLIMBING (4 days on the Mountain)

Mount Meru includes:

• 2 Nights accommodation
• Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
• All Park fees
• Rescue fees
• All meals while on the Mountain
• Arrival and Departure transfers
• Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
• Quality Mess tents with table and chairs:
• Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food:
• Clean, purified drinking water:
• Crisis management and safety procedures:
• Fair and ethical treatment of porters:
• Sleeping Mattress:
• Emergency Evacuation by Flying Doctor Society of Africa:

Excludes:

• Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Meals not listed above
• Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
• Tips and any items of personal nature.