4 Days Mount Meru
Duration
4 Days/ 3 Nights
Tour Type
Mount Meru
Transport
Inside the Country
Tour Overview
4 Days Mount Meru is the best for acclimatization prior to Mount Kilimanjaro climbing; The Mountain is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m.
The mountain is located within Arusha National Park, Tanzania’s gem. This prime location gives trekkers the chance to spot some of wildlife that inhabits the area
A beautiful mountain to hike, as part of a trilogy of East Africa’s highest peaks. Also superb pre safari for hikers or the adventurous.
A 4 day hike to the summit of Mt Meru through verdant afromontane forest into high altitude alpine desert with stunning views of a dormant volcano.
Signs and possible sightings of wildlife on foot, afromontane forest, less busy than Kilimanjaro, excellent bird life and game drives in Arusha National Park. One of the most under rated hikes in East Africa.
- Transfers to/ from the gate,
- Park fees
- Hut/camping fees
- Rescue
- 2 Nights accommodation in arusha / moshi fees,
- Meals
- Tea,
- Coffee,
- Guide,
- Porters
- Tips
- Drinks
- Personal insurance
- Climbing gears
- Sleeping bags
- All items of personal use.
Day by Day
Day 1:
Arrive day in Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
Day 2:
Meriakamba Hut (Full board)
In the morning we are collected from your hotel and transfer to Arusha National Park. At the Momella gate we finish registration formalities before setting off with your guide and armed ranger – there is abundant wildlife in the forests!
The forest section is especially scenic with strangler figs and the possibility of seeing buffalo grazing in one of the clearings. In the late afternoon we reach a viewpoint before heading onto Miriakamba hut for dinner, Overnight Miriakamba hut (full board)
Day 3:
Saddle Hut (Full board)
We set off from Miriakamba initially still in the forest zone but in a few hours as we reach Saddle hut for lunch in the alpine desert zone. In the afternoon a walk to the summit of Little Meru can be taken for stunning views before heading back to Saddle Hut for dinner.
Overnight Saddle Hut (full board)
Day 4:
Meru to Meriakamba Hut (Full board)
We rise early and our hard work is rewarded at dawn as the sun rises to the East. Kilimanjaro is normally clearly seen from here and the sheer cliffs of the crater fall dramatically 1000 feet or more. We return back and after some brunch at Saddle Hut, we continue down to Miriakamba hut for dinner.
Day 5:
Departure
Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) with private departure transfer included.
Tips On What To Bring
Walking Boots, Training shoes, Water proof Jacket, Pants, Shirts, Trousers, Skirts, Socks, Gloves, Sun Hat, Balaclava / Woolen Hat, Gaiters, Thermal Underwear, Towel, Toiletries, Toilet Paper, Sun Glasses, Snow Goggles, Water Bottle, Walking Pole, Crampons, Torch / Flash light, Sun Cream/Sun block, lip salve, Whistle, Penknife, Day pack, Camera, Films, Emergency Foil Blanket, Four season Sleeping Bag, Heavy Duty plastic Bags, water Purification Kit and First Aid Kit.
Great Safari Experience
Each day on safari brings new perspectives and experiences These Tanzania safari itinerary can be customized to match your budget and how many people you're planning to travel with
