Mount Meru
The summit of Mt. Meru (4,566 m), with its magical cliffs, awaits you on this varied and challenging trekking tour. This tour is also popular as a preparation for Kilimanjaro. However, the technical requirements are higher than on the Kilimanjaro routes. The way to the summit leads through a beautiful tropical mountain
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Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be picked up and driven by private transfer to Arusha, to your booked hotel. Your guide will come and give you an introduction to the whole trip.
Accommodation:Â Ilboru Safari Lodge
Meal plan:Â Bed & Breakfast
DAY 1: Arrival at the airport
Mount Meru
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be picked up and driven by private transfer to Arusha, to your booked hotel. Your guide will come and give you an introduction to the whole trip. Accommodation:Â Ilboru Safari Lodge…
Ask about this dayHiking time:Â 4-6 hours
Early morning departure to Momella Gate of Arusha National Park (1,500 m). After the formalities for entering the park, we begin our hike, led by a park ranger, who will accompany us for our safety. The route runs through open grasslands and offers the chance to see buffalo, warthogs and other wildlife. The path continues as a steady ascent through a dense tropical mountain forest. We have lunch near a giant fig tree arch. Our hike continues through less dense forests, in which there are many birds and black and white colobus monkeys. In the late afternoon, weather permitting, we can see towering cliffs and the Ash Cone. We reach the Miriakamba Hut (2,514 m), which lies on an idyllic grass clearing, in time to enjoy the last rays of the afternoon sun and a wonderful view over the surrounding plains towards Kilimanjaro.
Accommodation:Â Miriakamba Hut
Meal plan:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Arusha to Miriakamba Hut (2514 m)
Mount Meru
Hiking time:Â 4-6 hoursEarly morning departure to Momella Gate of Arusha National Park (1,500 m). After the formalities for entering the park, we begin our hike, led by a park ranger, who will accompany us for our safety. The route runs through open grasslands…
Ask about this dayHiking Time:4-5 hours
The walk from the Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below the Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. We slowly ascend through lush mountain forests and reach the "Elephant Ridge" halfway through the hike. From here we enjoy an excellent view of the summit ridge and the crater floor. The path continues through other fascinating moor vegetation to Saddle-Hut (3,570 m), where you will be served lunch.
Accommodation:Â Saddle Hut
Meal plan:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Miriakamba Hut (2514 m) to Saddle Hut (3570 m)
Mount Meru
Hiking Time:4-5 hours The walk from the Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below the Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. We slowly ascend through lush mountain forests and reach the "Elephant Ridge" halfway through the hike. From here we enjoy an excellen…
Ask about this dayDistance:Â 8 km up, 13km down
Hiking Time:10-12 hours
Habitat:Â Alpine Desert, Moorland and Montane Forest
At 2am you will wake up for quick snacks before you start your final climb steeply to Rhino point (3800m) and furthermore to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566m) on time for sunrise with unlimited possibilities of seeing Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. If the weather permits, you will also have spectacular view of African Plains from the top. 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. As you descend, you will stop at Saddle Hut for breakfast then Miriakamba Hut for a hot lunch and later on continue down to the gate where our representative will pick you up and transfer your hotel in Arusha or at the airport.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Sunrise ascent of Mount Meru (4,566m/14,980ft) down to Momella Gate
Mount Meru
Distance:Â 8 km up, 13km downHiking Time:10-12 hoursHabitat:Â Alpine Desert, Moorland and Montane Forest At 2am you will wake up for quick snacks before you start your final climb steeply to Rhino point (3800m) and furthermore to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach…
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