5 Days 4 Night Meru - Tanzania
Majali Tours 5 Days 4 Night Meru - Tanzania
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$845.00
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What we'll do
Day 1 Arrive in Tanzania
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport / Other Pickup Destination, where you will meet a Majali guide, and be transferred to the hotel. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers.
Note: Check-in starts at 2:00 PM
Day 2 :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
Day 3 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
Day 4 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
Day 5 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
Where we'll go
Meeting point
Day 1 Arrive in Tanzania Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport / Other Pickup Destination, where you will meet a Majali guide, and be transferred to the hotel. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers.
Good to know
Good to know
10% of the total Paments must be done before as a Booking confirmiation,for reservation purporse. Complete the rest payments after arrival before the tour start.
What is included?
- Transport: - Pick-up and Drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport - Group transfer to the trailhead - Pick-up at the exit from the trailhead and transfer to the hotel.
- Hiking and safety equipment - Oxygen Meters - First Aid Kits - Bottled Oxygen for emergency use only - Four Season 3- person Tents - Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Cutlery - Heater for Dining Tent - Portable Shower - Portable Toilet - 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats; - GPS-tracking service
- Climbing crew: - Professional guides, licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park. All our guides are the holder of Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid certifications. - Dedicated support crew (assistant guides, camp master, porters, cooks, etc.).
- Entry fees: - Kilimanjaro National Park permits, crew fees, camping/hut fees, rescue fees and Value Added Tax (VAT) and all other fees collected by the Tanzania National Parks Authority.
- Meals: - All meals on the hike. Prepared by our professional cooks. (vegetarian/gluten-free/halal options are available at no extra cost ) - Celebration dinner after climb - All drinks on the hike (coffee, tea, juice, hot chocolate and water).
- Accommodation: - 2 Nights at a 3 - star hotel with breakfast included ( before and after the climb ) Please note: All accommodation is on sharing basis (i.e. you will be sharing with your travel companion a twin/double room in the hotel and a tent during the hike. If you travel alone, we will match you with a same-sex adventurer), however a if you prefer a single hotel room or single tent that can be provided at an extra cost. We also offer other amenities for an extra cost such as a heater for your personal tents.
What is not included?
- Airfare
- Visas
- Lunch & Dinner at Hotel
- Personal Gear & Equipment
- Tips for the crew
What to bring
- summit gears
- sun glass
- warm gears
- big bag
- day pack
- walking sticks
- water bottle
- sunscreen
- warm hat
- summit gloves
- trekking boots
Cancellation and refund
The booking fee ($45.00 p.p. included in the displayed price) is non-refundable if you cancel your booking. If a local cancels a booking or does not show up at the agreed time and place, you receive a full refund of the booking fee.
You are buying a unique experience that also empowers local communities and people to improve their lives by sharing their knowledge and lifestyle.
We give space for creativity. The locals themselves decide and develop the activity idea and design it in a way they find interesting.
Locals get 100% of the price they want. The booking fee is added separately.
Meet the Local
Majali tours Ltd company is Local registered in tourism and operates legally, our company is run by qualified professionals with sufficient knowledge and experience, the aim is to provide the best service to all our guests by providing high quality service regardless of gender, age or physical differences, We offer a wide range of unique services to a wide range of companies from our specialists in different fields depending on your needs based on the expertise we have ,Majali tours Ltd we would like to advise our guests on their trip before, such as weather, different periods, how to do and which way is best at that time, in order to get the right service to our customers, our tour guides have an experienced first Aid certificate with a high standard.
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