3 DAYS MERU MOUNTAIN TREKKING

Overview

Mt. Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania, standing at 4565 m / 14,977 ft.
Serving as a great acclimatization trek before hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro or a standalone adventure, Mt. Meru is sure to be a one-of-a-kind experience, bringing you up close and personal with majestic wildlife and providing views both of this unique crater mountain and of Kilimanjaro in the distance. A 3-day trek takes you to the summit in two days, reaching the peak at sunrise on the third day. You will then descend completely on the final day.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: UPON ARRIVES IN TANZANIA

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 2: Momella gate (1500m) to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)

You will depart the hotel at 0800hrs 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: 6km / 3.5mi
Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 3: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) to Saddle Hut (3500m)

Today’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 (3810m) then head back down to Saddle hut.
Distance covered: 6.5km / 4mi
Approx. time taken: 3 – 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 4: SADDLE HUT - SUMMIT - MIRIAKAMBA HUT T-MOMELA GATE.

We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. 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.
We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Meriakamba Hut and lastly in Momela gate.
The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to Moshi at your accommodation.
Approx. time taken: 13-14 hours
Distance covered: 28km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Day 5: Depart Tanzania

The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included