Overview
4 Day Mount Meru trekking itinerary is the best for acclimatization prior to Mount Kilimanjaro climbing. The Mountain is the third-highest peak in Africa and is the second-highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m. The mountain is located within Arusha National Park, Tanzania’s gem. This prime location gives trekkers the chance to spot some of the wildlife that inhabits the area. We accept all major bank direct deposits and online payments, or you can pay in cash on the arrival day in Tanzania. Book with confidence.
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We drive from Arusha to Momela 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 elephants, zebras, and giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route.
Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.
Elevation (m): (1,387 m to (1,500 m)
Elevation(ft): 4,921 ft) to 3,000 ft )
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.
? On-mountain night — camping (or huts on the Marangu route). Every climber stays the same way each night; there's no accommodation tier to choose on the mountain itself.
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.
Elevation (m): 3,570 m to 4,565m to 2,514m
Elevation (ft): 14,977ft to 11,712 ft to 8,250ft
Distance: 5 km up 13 km down
Hiking Time: 10 – 12 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.
? On-mountain night — camping (or huts on the Marangu route). Every climber stays the same way each night; there's no accommodation tier to choose on the mountain itself.
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 up you to Arusha at Safari Lodge.
Elevation(m): 2,514 m to 1,500 m to 1,387 m
Elevation(ft): 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft to 4,921ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 2-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Dinner and overnight at Arusha Green Mountain Hotel: Bed, dinner, and Breakfast-included.
? On-mountain night — camping (or huts on the Marangu route). Every climber stays the same way each night; there's no accommodation tier to choose on the mountain itself.
Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport, a private departure transfer is included.
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Mount Meru Adventure Trekking Itinerary
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