4 days climbing mountain meru
About the trip
Mountain meru is the fifth highest mountain in Africa that offer a stunning view of Kilimanjaro at the north east climb mountain meru means ability to concur almost 4600m above all it offer the high possibility of spot many wild animals like warthogs ,buffalo ,Thomson, elephant ,giraffe ,and different monkey species and possibilities of spotting some carnivore like leopard, and cheetah climbing meru is a little bit tough during the summit compare to Kilimanjaro due to ford character above the 3500m but its a good preparation for mountain Kilimanjaro a best time to climb meru is June up to august and December up to march
INCLUDED IN TREKKING PACKAGE:
- Meru hiking according to the itinerary
- Professional, English-speaking and CPR certified Guide
- Proper of Mountain crew (Cook & Porters)
- Pre and Post accommodations (2 nights Bed and Breakfast)
- Gate transfer
- Healthily meals according to itinerary
- Drinking water and Full healthy Meals
- All National Park & Hut Fees, Crew Permits and VAT
- Fair Salary for Crew
- Complimentary Oxygen Cylinder
- Ranger as per recommendation of Arusha national park
- Airport transfer
EXCLUDED FROM TREKKING PACKAGE:
- Medication
- flights
- personal balance for spending in some purchases’
- Gamow Bag
- Visa fee
- Travel and medical insurance seek for recommendatio
- Tips for porters and whole team standard recommended is 20usd for guides, 10usd for porters and 15for cook and other
- Energy food & beverages, alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal gear such as trekking poles, sleeping bags, etc.
CREW LIST IDEA FOR 2 CLIENT IS PER BELLOW:
- 10porters this includes waiter and toilet man (if needed)
- 1cook
- guide
- 1Ranger
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Tanzania travel fact
- Important gear to pack
- Meals provided in the mountain
- Weather
Activities
Arrival and Orientation
Arrival: Kilimanjaro International Airport meet the guide for orientation and next day briefing agreeing up on the time and gear checking
Overnight stay: Keys hotel
Day 1: Keys hotel to Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut
Elevation Gain: 920m/3,020ft
Activities:
Morning transfer to Arusha National Park
Register and meet with guide and ranger
Trek through grasslands and acacia forest
Break at Maio Falls after about 2 hours
Pass through the 'fig tree arch'
Continue trekking for approximately 4-5 hours to reach a viewpoint, then proceed to Miriakamba Hut
Overnight Stay: Miriakamba Hut
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Elevation Gain: 1,050m/3,450ft
Activities:
Trek along a steep path to “Mgongo wa Tembo” (elephant back) in about 2 hours
Experience the misty rainforest scenery
Proceed to Saddle Hut
Vegetation transitions from rainforest to heather and moorland
Optional: Hike to Little Meru (3,820m) for acclimatization and views, approximately 1½ hours
Return to Saddle Hut for a warm meal and early night
Overnight Stay: Saddle Hut
Day 3: Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak, then descending to Miriakamba Hut
Elevation Gain: 1,012m/3,318ft
Elevation Loss: 2,062m/6,768ft
Activities:
Midnight wake-up for the final ascent
Follow the trail with headlamps through bush to Rhino Point (3,821m)
Encounter some scrambling on the challenging path
Follow the crater rim on frozen volcanic ash and rocks to the summit (4-5 hours)
Enjoy sunrise views behind Kilimanjaro and into Mount Meru’s crater
Descend via the same route to Saddle Hut for rest with hot soup and tea
Continue descent to Miriakamba Hut
Challenges: Some scrambling, requires good head for heights and sure-footedness
Overnight Stay: Miriakamba Hut
Day 4: Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate
Elevation Loss: 920m/3,020ft
Activities:
Breakfast and final stretch via northern route
Possible sightings of giraffes, buffalo, elephants, and black and white Colobus monkeys
Arrive at Momella Gate
Farewell to the hiking crew
Transfer back to accommodation
Overnight Stay: Keys hotel moshi
