MT. MERU 4 DAY 3 NIGHT TREK
Duration
4 Days
Location
Tanzania
From
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Overview
Mt. Meru 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. The Momela and Ngurdoto Lakes are rich in birdlife as you trek to the mountain; birds like Pelicans and Flamingo are closely seen.
Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
MOMELA GATE -MIRIAKAMBA HUTS
After breakfast depart Moshi about 8:30 a.m. drive to Momella gate. Make payment and start the climb with picnic lunch to the first hut called Miriakamba hut. Dinner and overnight – Miriakamba hut (3 ½ hrs).
MIRIAKAMBA HUTS - SADDLE HUTS
After breakfast, we proceed with a climb to the second hut called Saddle. This is too steep part compared to the first part (2 ½). During the afternoon, the client can decide to attempt climbing Little Meru peak and back. Dinner and overnight – Saddle hut.
SADDLE HUT- SUMMIT-DESCEND TO SADDLE HUT
Wake up at the middle night and have a cup of tea before starting to attempt a big Meru peak. Proceed to summit crossing rocky path and back to Saddle hut for full breakfast. The day will be spent resting. Lunch, dinner, and overnight at Saddle Hut.
SADDLE HUT – MOMELLA GATE
Leave Saddle hut and descend down to Momella gate via first hut (Miriakamba) where you will be transferred to Arusha/Moshi. Overnight HOTEL IN MOSHI B&B. before being transferred to your journey home, safari or relaxing trip to Zanzibar.
What's Included
- Lead Guide(s), Assistant Guide(s), for 2+ people
- English Speaking & Wilderness First Responder Trained
- Cook, Porters, equipment, personal client luggage (15 kg per client)
- The ratio of porters per client is 3 to 4.
- Sleeping mat, 2-inch foam
- Pillow
- Walk-in dining tent and table
- Backed chairs
- Wash basins with hot water each morning and evening
- Three meals per day & afternoon snack during the trek
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free upon request
- Treated drinking water (minimum of 3L per day while trekking with additional water available at camp)
- Pulse oximeter
- Altitude sickness checklists
- First aid kit
- Emergency oxygen
- Mount Meru Park fees and VAT
- Camping/hut, rescue, conservation and taxes
- Fair and Sustainable Salary Crew Wages
- Pre-trek briefing with your guide
- Round-trip airport transfer between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Moshi
- Round-trip transfer between Moshi and the park gate
- Hotel stays in Moshi pre- and post-trek (2 nights total) on bed & breakfast
What's Not Included
- Gratuities/tips
- Personal trekking gear such as sleeping bag and clothing
- Favored beverages (water, soda and alcohol at hotels)
- Additional accommodation or meals resulting from early descent
- Tanzania entry visa
- Travel insurance
- Domestic or international flights
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Personal hire gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc
- NOTE, Additional accommodation nights for acclimatize is $ 120 for one room bed breakfast