Mount Meru Climb – 4 Days

Mt. Meru Climb
- Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
From
$ 1268 Per Person
Duration
4 days
Max People
From 3+
Pick Up
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Min Age
12+ Years
Tour Type
Mid - Range Safari
Enjoy a 4-day hike to the summit of Mt Meru through the forest, into the high altitude alpine desert, with stunning views of a dormant volcano. At 4,566 m Mt Meru is the fifth highest mountain on the African continent and the second highest in Tanzania. About 250,000 years ago, a massive volcanic eruption blew away the entire eastern flank of the mountain and left it with the distinctive appearance it has today. The mountain became well known mainly because it is only 70 km from Mount Kilimanjaro. Mt. Meru has become a popular “warm-up” trek for Kilimanjaro climbers.
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 buffalo! As hikers continue their ascents, the trail follows the north rim of the volcano’s crater along a dramatic ridge line. 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 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.
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
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.
We take a short and fast descent way through open grassland and mixed forest, with the possibility of seeing wildlife before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to Moshi.
- 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
- All applicable game park entrance fees
- Transport in a 4×4 land cruiser in Tanzania
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Double Layered Sleeping Mats
- Professional safari guide / driver
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Altitude Sickness & First Aid Kit
Price Excludes
- Personal insurance
- Items of personal use
- Alcohol
- Visa to Tanzania
- Portable flush toilet
- Airfare to and from Tanzania
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour