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4 days 3 nights
Daily Tour
6 people
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Mt. Meru, Tanzania’s second highest mountain standing tall at 4,566m & located in Arusha National Park. Offers some of the most spectacular scenery and wildlife diversity of any mountain in Tanzania. Mt. Meru, a challenging trek due to its steepness, regarded as 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.
Much of its bulk was lost about 7,800 years ago due to a summit collapse. Creating an Ash Cone which can be viewed by hikers who explore this unique landscape. The most recent minor eruption was in 1910. The several small cones and craters seen in the vicinity probably reflect numerous episodes of volcanic activity. Mount Meru’s caldera is 2.2 miles (3.5 km) wide.
Mount Meru is the topographic centerpiece of Arusha National Park. Its fertile slopes rise above the surrounding savanna and support a forest that hosts diverse wildlife, including nearly 400 species of birds, and also monkeys and leopards. The hike to the top gives a good balance between walking safaris & hiking the mountain.
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Adults | 2 | 2 | 8% |
| 2 | 3 Adults | 3 | 3 | 10% |
| 3 | 4 Adults | 4 | 4 | 11% |
| 4 | 5 Adults | 5 | 5 | 12% |
| 5 | 6 Adults | 6 | 6 | 12% |
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Children | 2 | 2 | 8% |
| 2 | 3 Children | 3 | 3 | 10% |
| 3 | 4 Children | 4 | 4 | 11% |
| 4 | 5 Children | 5 | 5 | 12% |
| 5 | 6 Children | 6 | 6 | 12% |
You will depart the hotel at 08:00 hrs 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: 6 km / 3.5 mi
Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
This day’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 (3810 m) then head back down to Saddle hut.
Distance covered: 6.5 km / 4 mi
Approx. time taken: 3 – 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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 Klipspringer 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: 19 km / 12 mi
Approx. time taken: 10 – 12 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
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 mountain 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: 14 km / 8.5 mi
Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
The Tour starts at 8 am in the morning from your accommodation. Its expected to end on Day 4 between 11 am in the morning to 1 pm in the afternoon
Yes its possible to arrange airport transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro from these regions. Please contact Safiriltd for more information regarding this.
You may be expected to offer tips to your guides. This may vary depending on the overall experience.
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