Duration
4 Days
Tour Type
Mt.Meru Climbing
Age
12+
Mount Meru is approximately 4615 meters above sea level. It does provide a climb that is spectacular. Actually this mountain is steeper than most of Kilimanjaro. Meru was at one time, taller than Kilimanjaro until it blew its top some 250 thousand years ago. This huge explosion left behind a huge caldera with a jagged rim. The walks are through forest and woodlands that offer an immense variety of wildlife such as monkeys, elephants, buffalo, giraffe and warthog.
Mt. Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania and the fourth highest in Africa. It is located inside of Arusha National Park, a short distance from Moshi. A Meru climb is usually done with either a 3 or 4 day itinerary. It is popular as an acclimatization climb before Mt Kilimanjaro expedition or for those who do not have enough days to dedicate for a Kilimanjaro climb. It is a great experience on its own merit and offers some spectacular views.
ITINERARY
Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes. Trekkers encounter wildlife like Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Giraffes, and Warthogs during this day. We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut.
- Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft
- Distance: 6km/3.5mi
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Today we trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru. There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle hut. Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut.
- Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft
- Distance: 6km/3.5mi
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high. Once done with the meal we start the final ascent to Socialist Peak. This ascent will be steep and we will be making our way through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash cone. There are chances that one might catch a glimpse of wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers over the rocky ridge.
From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba hut.
- Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 2500m/8202ft
- Distance: 19km/12mi
- Hiking Time: 10-12 hours
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Momella Gate, we will change the route and take the southern route down hence the change in distance trekked on this day. We will also pass through the astonishing Fig tree Arch.
Monkey Adventures vehicle will be waiting for you at Momella gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha (around 1 hour and 30 minutes).
- Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 1500m/4921ft
- Distance: 14km/8.5mi
- Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Price Includes
- All Park entrance fee.
- Rescue fees in mountain
- Transfers from Airport and return.
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Salaries to the guides, cooks and porters
- Government Tax
- Huts fees
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
Price Excludes
- Tips for guides,cook and porters
- Track your trek by satelite device services
- ALTOX Personal oxygen System
- Tanzania Visa on arrival
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
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