Mount Meru( Height 4562Meters) - Trekking Tanzania
FranciscoMount Meru( Height 4562Meters) - Trekking Tanzania
$1,102.00
per person
What we'll do
Day 1 Arusha (1400m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
You will be picked up from your hotel and drive to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. The first day of hiking is similar to a walking safari and you will use 5 to 7 hours, you should expect to see giraffes, zebras, antelope, buffalo, and potentially elephants near the trail. Due to the high possibility of spotting wildlife, an armed ranger is required to hike with our team. As you continue hiking. Upon arriving to Miriakamba Hut (2500m), your Chef will prepare a hot dinner and washing water for you. Enjoy the overnight.
Main Destination: Mount Meru
Accommodation: Budget camping In or near Mt Meru
Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2 Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Saddle Hut (3500m)
After breakfast, you will start ascending up the steep trail along the ridge of the saddle. You may see various wildlife along the way! The trail has views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. When you arrive at camp, you have the option of hiking Little Mt. Meru (3820m) with your guide to further acclimate. You will be served an early dinner, so you can receive ample rest before your midnight summit attempt. Get to sleep by 1900.
Main Destination: Mount Meru
Accommodation: Budget camping In or near Mt Meru
Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3 Saddle Hut – Summit – Miriakamba Hut
Duration: 10-12 hours of hiking
Your guide will wake you at 00:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt at 1:30am. The trail starts off on a steep grade to Rhino Point (3800m) to Cobra Point (4350m). The last hour of the hike you will scamble on a rocky ridge between the crater and inner cliffs of Meru. You will reach the summit of Meru (4565m) at sunrise with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy your views then descend to Saddle Hut for a short break. You will then continue descending to Miriakamba Hut (2500m) for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Mount Meru
Accommodation: Budget camping In or near Mt Meru
Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4 Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Arusha (1400m)
Duration: 2-3 hours of hiking
After a long rest and breakfast, we will begin our final descent to Momella gate. We will hike through forest and meadows where it is likely to spot wildlife. At the base of Mt. Meru, you will be greeted by our driver who will take you back to Arusha.
Main Destination: Mount Meru
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Where we'll go
Good to know
Good to know
- This tour starts and ends in Arusha
- This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourselfhelp
- Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What is included?
- Porterage
- Rescue fee
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Sleeping bag
What is not included?
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Bath towels
- 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
What to bring
- Climbing gear
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
We don’t look at your trip as an opportunity to do business, but more importantly as that one rare chance you’ve granted us to show you the awe inspiring beauty of our country, to turn your lifelong dreams into a reality and to ‘infect’ you with a piece of Africa that will keep you longing for more long after you’re gone
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