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Mount Meru Tour Overview.
Mount Meru is an active stratovolcano located 70 kilometres west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the nation of Tanzania. Much of its bulk lost about 8,000 years ago due to an eastward volcanic blast. Mount Meru most recently had a minor eruption in 1910. The several small cones and craters are seen in the vicinity probably reflect numerous episodes of volcanic activity. Mount Meru is the best for acclimatization before Mount Kilimanjaro climbing; The Mountain is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m.
- Mt. Meru Trekking
- 3 Days
- Group Size: Unlimitted
- From Age: 12+
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Itineraries
Day 1
Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut
Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes. Trekkers encounter wildlife like Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Giraffes, and Warthogs during this day. We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut. Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft Distance: 6km/3.5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Meals: Lunch and Dinner
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Day 2
Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Today we trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru. There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle hut. Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut.
Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Day 3
Saddle Hut to Summit to Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate
We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high. Once done with the meal we start the final ascent to Socialist Peak. This ascent will be steep and we will be making our way through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash cone. There are chances that one might catch a glimpse of wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers over the rocky ridge.
From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba hut.
Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 1500m/4921ft
Distance: 28km/17mi
Hiking Time: 13-14 hours
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
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- Park fees,
- camping fee,
- rescue fees,
- crew salary,
- professional English speaking mountain guide,
- cook and porters,
- camping equipment,
- 3 meals a day during trekking,
- unlimited drinking water,
- transport from your accommodation on Moahi to the starting point and back after the trekking,
- briefings and equipment inspections,
- Airport pick-up and drop-off.
- Tipping for the crew,
- accommodation before and after the trek,
- personal trekking gear,
- things of a personal nature,
- alcohol
- All Prices are per person in a party of 2 adult sharing. Solo travelers & Private groups kindly contact us for a price quote.
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