Embark on a 4-day private trekking tour to Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest mountain. Experience breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and prepare for Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Embark on a 4-day private trekking tour to Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest mountain. Experience breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and prepare for Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Day 1. Momella Gate (1500m) to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
Mount Meru - 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…
Day 1. Momella Gate (1500m) to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
Mount Meru - 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
Day 2. Miriakamba Hut (2500m) to Saddle Hut (3500m)
Mount Meru - 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
Day 3. Saddle Hut (3500m) to Socialist Peak (4562m) to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
Mount Meru - You will wake up just after midnight for a light meal then start your final ascent to Socialist Peak at the top of big Meru. The trail to the summit is steep and you will be climbing through gravel and rocky ridges. While at the summit you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Meru crater and ash cone. Occasionally, animals such as Klipspringers and mountain reedbucks can be seen over the rocky terrain. After the summit, you will then descend to Miriakamba Hut where you will be spending the night.
Distance covered:19km / 12mi Approx. time taken: 10 – 12 hours
Day 4. DESCEND TO THE MAIN GATE (Momella Gate) AND DRIVE BACK TO ARUSHA
Mount Meru - After breakfast you will begin your final descent to Momella gate. You will be using the southern route to descend. During your descent you will pass through the montane forest where you will pass the amazing Fig Tree Arch. Upon arrival at the Momella gate, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel back in Moshi town.
Distance covered: 14km / 8.5mi Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
- Park fees and Taxes
- Professional guide
- All activities, unless indicated as optional
- Lunch
- All Meals, Mineral water
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All accommodation (Hut)
- Park fees and Taxes
- Professional guide
- All activities, unless indicated as optional
- Lunch
- All Meals, Mineral water
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All accommodation (Hut)
- Domestic flights
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- International flights
- Domestic flights
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- International flights
Tanzania’s Mt. Meru, standing majestically at 4,566m, is the country’s second tallest mountain. Situated in Arusha National Park, this mountain offers some of Tanzania’s most picturesque views and diverse wildlife collection. Though the ascent of Mt. Meru is steep making it challenging, it serves as an excellent preparation before tackling Mt….
Tanzania’s Mt. Meru, standing majestically at 4,566m, is the country’s second tallest mountain. Situated in Arusha National Park, this mountain offers some of Tanzania’s most picturesque views and diverse wildlife collection. Though the ascent of Mt. Meru is steep making it challenging, it serves as an excellent preparation before tackling Mt. Kilimanjaro. The richness of wildlife on the lower levels calls for the climbers to be escorted by an armed ranger.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
