4 Days best Mount meru trekking
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4 Days best Mount meru trekking
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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 use 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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Momella Gate 1500 m – Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m)
Mount Meru
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedDuration Approx: 5 – 7 hours of hiking. After leisurely breakfast at your lodge/hotel in Arusha you will drive to Arusha National Park first gate for registration then you will proceed to Momella Gate the starting point. When you and your guide are finishing other park formalities at Tanzania National Park (TANAPA) office, porters & cook will be organizing, packing & weighing all that needed for this hike. You will possibly have your packed lunch at the gate before starting Afterward you will start climbing Mt Meru, the first day is more or less similar to a walking safari, on the way you should anticipate to spot some giraffes, zebras, antelopes and buffaloes. Since there is high possibility of spotting wildlife, you will be escorted by an armed ranger hired through TANAPA. On the way you will pass the Ngarenanyuki River and if taking the short cut, you will pass by a beautiful waterfall at the foot of Mt. Meru. Late afternoon you will arrive at Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m), your chef- AccommodationsDinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m).Food And DrinksLunchDinner
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut 2,500 m – Saddle Hut 3,500 m
Mount Meru
6 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedDuration: 3 – 5 hours of hiking. Vegetation Type: Forest Zone. After breakfast you will start your Mt Meru climbing on a steep path along the forest zone, various wildlife can be seen along the way. This trial offer views of Mt. Meru Crater as well as the Ash Tray. Arrive at Saddle Hut, the alpine desert zone during lunch time. After Lunch and some rest, if you wish you can climb Little Meru (3,820 m) with your guide for spectacular view of the area around Mount Meru and for further acclimatization. You will be served an early dinner so that you can have enough rest before your midnight summit attempt. Sleep around 19:00 hrs. Overnight at Saddle Hut at (3, 500 m)- AccommodationsOvernight at Saddle Hut at (3, 500 m)Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Day 3: Saddle Hut (3,500 m) – Meru Summit Socialist Peak (4,566 m) – Miriakamba (2,500 m)
Mount Meru
9 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedDuration Approx: 10-12 hours of hiking. Vegetation Type: Alpine desert. Wake up call will be at 00:30 hours tea and biscuit will be served before beginning your summit attempt at around 01:30 hrs. Climbing Mt Meru on this day start by trading on the steep grade trial up to Rhino point (3,800 m) then to Cobra point (4,350 m). From there you will walk on rocky ridge in between the Crater and the inner cliffs of Mt Meru. In early morning you will get to the summit (4,566 m) and witness the sun rise from the East. Normally at this early Kilimanjaro is clearly seen, the complete cliffs of the Crater drop intensely at nearly 1000 feet or more. After spending sometimes at the summit return back to Saddle Hut for some leisurely brunch and afterward continue downward to Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.- AccommodationsOvernight at serengeti lodgeFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Day 4: Miriakamba – Momella gate – Arusha
Mount Meru
5 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedDuration: 2-3 hours of hiking. Vegetation Type: Forest. Your Climbing to Mt Meru is now getting to the end, after some rest and leisurely breakfast, begin you way down to Momella gate, the hiking is through the forest where it is most likely to see some animals. If you took the long router on your first day then your descending will be via tululunsi water falls. At the gate you will meet your driver who is already there waiting for you. After say a farewell & tipping to you crew, you will drive back to Arusha.- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch
What's included
INCLUDED
Drinking water
Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
Professional, experienced, mountain guides
binocular
Lunch (4)
Dinner (3)
Breakfast (3)
Rescue fees (part of park fees)
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
All transfers to the mountain and back to your Arusha hotel
NOT INCLUDED
tips for safari guide
buy souvenirs
International and domestic flights
Tips and gratuities
Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
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Tanzania 00255
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Dancing Simba Safaris
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