Situated in the Arusha National Park, just 70 kilometers west of the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru presents a great trekking challenge.
Package Highlights
At 4,556 meters, Meru is Africa’s fifth tallest mountain, and Tanzania’s second highest peak. The peak is often used as an acclimatization climb by those who plan to summiting neighboring Mount Kilimanjaro. However, Meru boasts its own spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife, making it an excellent destination in its own right.
There are two different routes to trek Mt. Meru. They are both spectacular, but in this 3-day package, our guides will recommend using the Southern route because it’s shorter but the only problem is that it’s also steeper than the Northern route. Our experienced guides will take you up the mountain safely and comfortably regardless of the route selected.
Trekking up and down on the same route with spectacular diversified view of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro highlands is fascinating. During the trek, accommodation is in Huts which are shared by all trekkers.
| 3-day Mt. Meru (per person) | ||||
| 1pax | 2pax | 3pax | 4pax or more | |
| Dec 1 to Mar 31 | $899.00 | $764.00 | $649.00 | $584.00 |
| Apr 1 to May 31 | $719.00 | $611.00 | $519.00 | $467.00 |
| Jun 1 to Oct 31 | $899.00 | $764.00 | $649.00 | $584.00 |
| Nov 1 to Nov 30 | $719.00 | $611.00 | $519.00 | $467.00 |
Itinerary:
Day 1: On the first day of the trip, we will depart at 8am driving up to Momella gate. After registration, we will head out onto the trail making our way from Momella gate (1,500 meters) to Miriakamba Hut (2,500 meters). On this tour we will be accompanied by an armed guard. During this first stage of the tour you will enjoy phenomenal views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and see cape buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs and bushbucks, among many other animals.
Day 2: On the second day, we will hike up a steep path to the saddle of Meru. From the top of the saddle, we will enjoy great views of Meru crater. As we go, we will pass through a thick forest, where we will get the chance to see even more wildlife. We spend the night at the Saddle Hut (3,500 meters).
Day 3: The third and final day of the trip is summit day. Getting a pre-dawn alpine start at 1:30 am, we will climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 meters) before passing on to Cobra Point (4,350 meters) and finally reaching the summit (4,566 meters) just in time to see the sunrise.
After taking part in this magical moment – seeing the sun rise up over the Indian Ocean we will spend the rest of the day hiking back down to Momella Gate before transferring back to Moshi or Arusha.
END OF THREE-DAYS MT. MERU TREK
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