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4 Days 3 Nights Mt.Meru Trekking - Tanzania

Majali Tours
Located to the east of Arusha town, about 20 kilometers drive from Arusha; Mount Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania. The mountain stands at an altitude of 4566 meters above sea level inside the Arusha National Park. Meru has one route to the top and can be attempted for three days but we highly recommend doing for four days for acclimatization. Most alpines uses Meru for acclimatization before the Kilimanjaro climb. The mountain has less snow formed at the volcano eruption. Unlike Kilimanjaro when you are climbing the Mount Meru you have to be escorted by an armed ranger(s) as you pass through the Arusha National Park. It is at this time when you will enjoy the walking safari as you pass the groups of African buffaloes, Zebras, Black and white colobus monkey just little wildlife to mention.
Private Tour
Sports
Trekking in Nature
Wildlife Viewing
Kilimanjaro - Moshi, Tanzania
4 days
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What we'll do

Day 0: ARRIVAL

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will meet a Majali guide, and be transferred to the hotel. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are prepared to trek Mt. Meru for 4 days 3 Nights and checking your gear and giving you breakdown of the trip.

Day 1: Transfer from the hotel to Momella Gate (1500m) - Miriakamba Hut (2514m)

After breakfast you will be picked up at your hotel. The journey to Arusha National Park takes about two hours. Once your guide has completed the necessary paperwork at the gate, the trip continues to Momella Gate, the starting point of your hike. On the way you can observe giraffes, zebras and many other animals. Because of the wildlife in the park, from the Momella Gate you will be accompanied by an armed park ranger. The route takes you across the Ngare Nanyuki River, as you then walk along the river and will see buffalo herds, baboons and other animals. Soon the hike will take you through the forest, and after about 2 hours, you will reach the small Mayo Falls, here a meadow is an ideal place for your picnic. After you have relaxed a bit, your hike continues to the "Arched Fig Tree" - a unique tree that spans the way like a gate. After another 1.5 - 2 hours you will reach the Miriakamba Hut. Here you spend your first night on Meru.

Change in Elevation: Momela Gate (1500 m) – Miriakamba (2514 m). Hiking distance: 10 km Hiking time: 4-5 hours

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut (2514m) - Saddle Hut (3560m)

After breakfast, the trek leads through the dense forest with mosses and beard lichens. After 2- 3hours you will reach the viewpoint of Mngongo wa Tembo (Elephant Ridge), which is at a height of about 3200 meters. The ascent takes place partly over wooden steps, since the path is steep and slippery in some places. From this vantage point, you will have a magnificent view of the large, burst crater. After a short rest, the trek continues to the Saddle Hut. Just before you reach it, the landscape changes from mountain rainforest to light bush land. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to take a detour to the summit of Little Mount Meru (3820m), this 1-1.5 hour hike will reward you with a great view over the national park up to Kilimanjaro. Back to the hut it is time for your dinner, after that it is straight to bed. Tomorrow is the summit day and it starts early.

Change in Elevation: Momela Gate (2514 m) – Miriakamba (3560 m). Hiking distance: 4 km Hiking time: 2-3 hours

Day 3: Saddle Hut (3560m) - Socialist Peak (4566m) - Miriakamba Hut (2514m)

After a small snack and a hot drink, your way to the summit starts at around 2 o'clock in the morning. In the glow of your headlight, you will head up through the bush land to Rhino Point. The

path becomes more and more challenging, and some passages with easy climbing will be encountered. Along the long north ridge the route continues to the summit, which you will reach around sunrise. The moment when the sun rises behind the Kilimanjaro and the plain to the Meru starts to shine in orange-red light, will let you quickly forget the strenuous ascent. On the descent, you return to the Saddle Hut where a lunch and a hot drink will await you. Afterwards you will continue to Miriakamba Hut, reaching it in the early afternoon. Here you can rest and enjoy your summit success.

Change in Elevation: Momela Gate (3560 m) – Miriakamba (4566 m). Hiking distance: 14 km Hiking time: 6-8 hours

Day 4: Miriakamba Hut (2514m) - Momella Gate (1500m)- Transfer to the hotel

After breakfast the trail continues down towards Momella Gate via the so-called "Northern Route". On the way, you will be able to see again buffaloes, baboons and other wild animals, and with some luck also elephants. After a 2-3 hour trek, you will arrive at the Momella Gate, where your driver will be waiting. After a farewell from your mountain team you will be driven back to your hotel at Moshi town.

Hiking time: 2 hours

Day 5: Hotel Checkout & Departure Flight.

Hotel checkout is at 11am. From there a Majali guide will transfer you to the airport for your flight.

Where we'll go

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Meeting point

Day 0: ARRIVAL Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will meet a Majali guide, and be transferred to the hotel. In the evening there will be a briefing with our managers, who will also make sure you are prepared to trek Mt. Meru for 4 days 3 Nights and checking your gear and giving you breakdown of the trip.

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 ● Portable Shower ● Portable Toilet ● 4-inch (10-cm) thick and comfortable sleeping mats; ● GPS-tracking service
  • Climbing crew: ● Professional guides, licensed by Tanzania 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: ● Mt.Meru 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 ) ● Accommodation the trail is Hut to each Campsite. 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 tent.

What is not included?

  • Airfare
  • Visas
  • Lunch & Dinner at Hote

What to bring

  • Summit gears
  • sun glass
  • sunscreen
  • trekking boots
  • rain gears
  • walking sticks
  • warm gears
  • water bottles
  • sleeping bags
  • big bag
  • day pack

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.

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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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