Mount Meru – 3 Days

Mt Meru Trek
- Mt Meru, Arusha - Tanzania
From
$ 1192 Per Person
Duration
3 Days
Max People
From 3+
Pick Up
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Min Age
12+ Years
Tour Type
Summit Climb
Mt. Meru is located in the heart of Arusha National Park and it is 50 miles west of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Mt. Meru is a massive volcano reaching 14,980 feet (4,565 meters). This trek serves as an ideal warm-up for Mt. Kilimanjaro due to its altitude acclimatization and hiking distances. This trek is also geared towards hikers that prefer fewer crowds and a challenging ascent.
Because Mt. Meru is located in Arusha National Park, hikers must climb with an armed ranger due to the wide range of wildlife living on the mountain. On the lower slopes of the mountain, hikers are more likely to see elephants, giraffes, and buffalos! As hikers continue their ascents, the trail follows the north rim of the volcano’s crater along a dramatic ridgeline. Throughout the climb, hikers sleep in designated huts along the trail. Hikers reach the summit as the sun is rising and they will have spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and of the Mt. Meru Crater.
Mt Meru -Summit Climb


DETAILED ITINERARY
We drive from your hotel in Moshi to Arusha National Park (Momella Gate). After a short registration at the Gate, our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including zebras, giraffes, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.
1500 m / 4921 ft
The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut, we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner and overnight night at Saddle Hut
3090 m / 10138 ft
We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Meriakamba Hut and lastly in Momella gate. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to Moshi at your accommodation.
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
Price Includes
- Pick up from the Arusha hotel or airport
- 2 nights accommodation as per itinerary full board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Hot meals daily while on the mountain
- Altitude Sickness & First Aid Kit
- All applicable game park entrance fees
- KINAPA Rescue Fee
- Huts on Mount Meru
- Bring your own sleeping bag for the nights in the huts
Price Excludes
- Personal insurance
- Items of personal use
- Alcohol
- Visa to Tanzania
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Airfare to and from Tanzania
- Portable flush toilet