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4 Days Mount Meru Trek

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4 Trekking Days + 2 Nights Hotel in Moshi

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All about the 4 Days Mount Meru Trek.

Mount Meru Trekking

Mt. Meru which is Tanzania’s second highest mountain standing tall at 4,566m. It is located in Arusha National Park and offers some of the most spectacular scenery and wildlife diversity of any mountain in Tanzania. Mt. Meru is a challenging trek due to its steepness, but is a great way to acclimatize before attempting Mt. Kilimanjaro. Climbers are accompanied by an armed ranger due to the abundance of wildlife on the lower slopes. Mt. Meru also has some historical significance to it whereby some have suggested that it was the resting place of Noah’s Ark when it came to rest after the biblical flood receded. Mt. Meru is a great trekking option for those who want to take on a climbing challenge and get the sense of being out in the wild, but are not quite ready to tackle Mt. Kilimanjaro.


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The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
  • Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
  • 18% VAT on tour fees & services
  • Accommodation in wooden cabins on the mountain
  • -29C Extreme Limit Sleeping Bags
  • Double layered Sleeping Mats
  • Transportation to & from the mountain gate
  • Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
  • 3 meals daily while on the mountain
  • Pre & Post Trek accommodation  on Bed & Breakfast Basis
  • 2- way shared airport transfers
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • International flight in / out to Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
  • Tanzanian Visa (USD $95)
  • Your meals in Arusha, except provided breakfast at the hotel.
  • Items of personal expenses: laundry, telephone, satellite phone, internet access, beverages, etc.
  • Travel insurance that also covers trekking to altitudes up to 6000m as well as medical evacuation from the mountains.
  • Rescue costs or other cost due to the abandonment of the group. (Individual transfer, helicopter flight, extra nights, meals, extra costs for changes in your flight tickets etc.)
  • Personal equipment and all trekking gear.
  • Sleeping bag.
  • Liabilities of loss, theft and damages.
  • Tips to mountain crew.
  • Recommendation per day:
    – porter is from USD $6,
    – assistant guide / cook from USD $12,
    – guides from USD $20.
    – porter = approximately 1 : 4-5 on Kilimanjaro trek)
  • Any other service not detailed as included in the paragraph above.
  1. Day 0 Arrival in Tanzania

    You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

    • Meals: Breakfast Included

  2. Day 1 Momella gate (1500m) to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)

    You will depart the hotel at 0800hrs and head to the Momella gate which is the starting point of the trek. The drive to the gate is roughly an hour and a half. After the registration you will start your trek accompanied by an armed ranger. Along the route you will catch spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Momella lakes. You will encounter animals such as cape buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs and bushbucks, to name a few. Your trek will end up at Miriakamba Hut where you will be spending the night.
    Distance covered: 6km / 3.5mi
    Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

  3. Day 2 Miriakamba Hut (2500m) to Saddle Hut (3500m)

    Today’s trek takes you through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. Amazing views of the Meru crater, the ash cone and little Meru can be seen along the way. While trekking through the forest keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and the attractive wild flowers. Common animals include buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. Your trek will end up at Saddle hut where you will be spending the night. After resting at the camp you will set off on an hour acclimatization trek to little Meru (3810m) then head back down to Saddle hut.
    Distance covered: 6.5km / 4mi
    Approx. time taken: 3 – 4 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

  4. Day 3 Saddle Hut (3500m) to Socialist Peak (4562m) to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)

    You will wake up just after midnight for a light meal then start your final ascent to Socialist Peak at the top of big Meru. The trail to the summit is steep and you will be climbing through gravel and rocky ridges. While at the summit you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Meru crater and ash cone. Occasionally, animals such as Klipspringers and mountain reedbucks can be seen over the rocky terrain. After the summit, you will then descend to Miriakamba Hut where you will be spending the night.
    Distance covered:19km / 12mi
    Approx. time taken: 10 – 12 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

  5. Day 4 Miriakamba Hut (2500m) to Momella gate (1500m)

    After breakfast you will begin your final descent to Momella gate. You will be using the southern route to descend. During your descent you will pass through the montane forest where you will pass the amazing Fig Tree Arch. Upon arrival at the Momella gate, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel back in Moshi town.
    Distance covered: 14km / 8.5mi
    Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

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Kilimanjaro Climb Accommodation

Where do you sleep on Mount Meru

Accommodation in Mount Meru is on Mountain Huts.  Do not be tempted to sleep in any of the caves, which is against park regulations.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.
Marangu Huts

 

Camping Accommodation