Situated in the Arusha National Park, just 70 kilometers west of the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru presents a great trekking challenge.
Package Highlights
- Climb to the 4th highest peak in Africa.
- Visit a coffee farm, a village, participate in activities in a typical Tanzanian village.
- Explore an off the beaten trail nature refuge
Package Price (US$)
| 4 -day Mt Meru | |||||
| 1pax | 2pax | 3pax | 4pax | 5pax or more | |
| Jan to Mar | $989.00 | $969.00 | $950.00 | $931.00 | $912.00 |
| Apr to May | $890.00 | $872.00 | $855.00 | $838.00 | $821.00 |
| Jun to Dec | $989.00 | $969.00 | $950.00 | $931.00 | $912.00 |
Mount Meru is part and parcel of Arusha National Park. It is the fifth highest mountain on the African continent and the second highest in Tanzania at 4566m. About 25,000 years ago, a massive volcanic blast blew away the entire eastern flank of the mountain and left it with the characteristic and distinctive appearance it has today. The dramatic crater of Mt Meru is often neglected in favor of its famous neighbor to the east, but a visit to this spectacular mountain, located within Arusha National Park, is cherished experience. Its lower slopes are covered in dense highland forest, where Colobus monkey play and buffalo gaze concealed beneath the thick foliage.
The extinct volcano’s extensive base gives way to a perfectly formed crater a subsidiary peak and the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater are visible from Meru slopes. Mount Meru is Tanzania’s second highest peak 4566m after Kilimanjaro. Climbing up and down on the same route with spectacular diversified view of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro highlands is fascinatin. Trekking Mount Meru takes a minimum of three days but a more comfortable and relaxed climb takes four days. During the trek, accommodation is in Huts which are shared by all trekkers.
Itinerary
Day 1: Momella Gate (1500m) to Miriakamba (2750m). Transfer from Arusha Town to Momella Gate where the registration for trekking takes place and thereafter you will start trekking. This day is mostly through the forest, where climbers see a variety of forest birds and mammals. There are two routes from Momella gate to Miriakamba; Southern and Northern.
- Southern Route (road): It takes 5 hours walk from Momella gate to Miriakamba hut. Visitors pass through the Montane Forest with different features such as the Fig Tree Arch, Moivo Waterfalls, and different kinds of vegetation.
- Northern Route: It takes between 3-4 hours from Momella gate to Miriakamba hut. This is the shortest and steepest route. Along this route the views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Momella Lakes are spectacular. Dinner and overnight at the Hut.
Day 2: Miriakamba to Saddle (3750m): It takes 3-4 hours trekking from Miriakamba to Saddle Hut. Along this portion of the route you will enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Momella Lakes, Meru Crater, Ash cone, Mt. Meru Cliff and Little Meru. Wild animals can be seen and altitudinal changes in vegetation become apparent. While at this hut, the ascent to Little Meru can be done in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hut.
Day 3: Saddle Hut to Summit (4566m): It takes 5-6 hours from Saddle Hut to Summit. This is the place where visitors enjoy most of the features of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Little Meru (3801m), Meru Crater, Ash cone, Momella Lakes, Cliff face, Meru Peak, Ngorongoro Crater Highlands, Arusha Town, sunrise and sunset.Klipspringers and mountain reedbuck are seen over the rocks. High altitude birds e.g. lammergeyer, and flowers like everlasting can also be seen.The start for the summit is made early in the morning. After reaching the summit at 4566m you will walk back to Miriakamba hut for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Miriakamba to Momella Gate. This day you descend to Momella gate for transfer to Arusha Town. Visitors who used the short route while ascending may choose to descend through the long route or vice versa. It takes 2 to 3 hours for the short and long route respectively from Miriakamba to the Momella gate.
END OF FOUR DAYS MT. MERU TREK
Package price INCLUDES:
- Park fees
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the package
- Drinks (As specified in the package)
- Sleeping bag if needed (for tenting accommodations).
Package price DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International flights (From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline pp, per day available at our offices if requested)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees.
PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES:
- ALL MEALS-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner-Lunch during game drives is a packed lunch (picnic style) so please ask and clarify before a safari begins, if a special meal is required and/or available. Packed lunch is generally healthy are generally
- All required Park entrance fees
- All activities included on this tour (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless requested as an upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation during the tour (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals and soft drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Package price DOES NOT include:
- International flights (From/to home);
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour;
- Tips and gratuities;
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa, etc.)
- Special meals (if a particular/special preparation of the meal is required)
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