3 Days Mount Meru Climb

Price from

$900

Tour Overview

Mt. Meru is Tanzania’s second-highest mountain standing tall at 4,566m. It is located in Arusha National Park and offers some of the most spectacular scenery and wildlife diversity of any mountain in Tanzania. Mt. Meru is a challenging trek due to its steepness but is a great way to acclimatize before attempting Mt. Kilimanjaro. Climbers are accompanied by an armed ranger due to the abundance of wildlife on the lower slopes. Mt. Meru also has some historical significance to it whereby some have suggested that it was the resting place of Noah’s Ark when it came to rest after the biblical flood receded. Mt. Meru is a great trekking option for those who want to take on a climbing challenge and get the sense of being out in the wild, but are not quite ready to tackle Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.

Meals: No Meals Included

Day 2: Momella gate (1500m) to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)

You will depart the hotel at 0800hrs and head to the Momella gate which is the starting point of the trek. The drive to the gate is roughly an hour and a half. After the registration you will start your trek accompanied by an armed ranger. Along the route you will catch spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Momella lakes. You will encounter animals such as cape buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs and bushbucks, to name a few. Your trek will end up at Miriakamba Hut where you will be spending the night.

Distance covered: 6km / 3.5mi
Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 3: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) to Saddle Hut (3500m)

Today’s trek takes you through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. Amazing views of the Meru crater, the ash cone and little Meru can be seen along the way. While trekking through the forest keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and the attractive wild flowers. Common animals include buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. Your trek will end up at Saddle hut where you will be spending the night. After resting at the camp you will set off on an hour acclimatization trek to little Meru (3810m) then head back down to Saddle hut.

Distance covered: 6.5km / 4mi
Approx. time taken: 3 – 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 4: SADDLE HUT - SUMMIT - MIRIAKAMBA HUT - MOMELA GATE

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 ridge line 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 and lastly in Momela gate. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to Moshi at your accommodation.

Approx. time taken: 13-14 hours
Distance covered: 28km
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included

Day 5: Depart Tanzania

The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport

Tour Included

Included

All park fees and rescue fees
Professional, licensed mountain guides
Experienced porters and mountain cook
All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Drinking water throughout the climb
Safety equipment: first aid kit, pulse oximeter, oxygen cylinder
Fair and ethical treatment of porters
Transfer from the hotel to Meru Gate & return after climb
Hot meals prepared fresh every day
Accommodation in Huts on the mountain
Government taxes and charges

Exclusions

International flights
Hotel before and after the climb (can be arranged on request)
Climbing gear (available for rent)
Personal items (snacks, energy bars, medication)
Tips for guides, cook, and porters
Travel insurance
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Extra nights accommodation after the climb

Tour Price

# of People	1 person	2-4 persons	5-7 persons	8-9 persons	10 persons
Price per Person	$1,375 USD*	$1,125 USD*	$1,050 USD*	$975 USD*	$900 USD*

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