Itinerary overview
3 Days Mt Meru trekking & tours via the momella route is one of the best hiking in Tanzania as it includes wildlife spotting along Arusha National Park. Mt Meru is the second highest Mt in Tanzania & the fifth in African landmass. Climbing Mount Meru in 3 days is a great hike & can be combined with Zanzibar beach holidays or short Tanzania safaris
Best time to climb: All year around
3 Days Mt Meru trekking starts when our guide meets you at your hotel or lodge in Arusha city a day before trekking or in the morning for a short briefing & gear checking, Please feel free to ask if you will need any transfer or accommodation in Arusha. Karibu Sana!
Arusha – Momella Gate 1500 m – Miriakamba Hut 2500
Duration Approx. 5 – 7 hours of hiking
Vegetation Type: Forest
The tour starts after breakfast in your lodge (1400 m) where you drive for about 30 minutes to Ngongongare gate via Usa River town. At the gate, your guide will do all the paperwork before driving along Arusha National Park with some stops for wildlife spotting, and reach Momella gate for a final checkup of porters & luggage.
Afterward, 3 days of Mt Meru trekking will start with a pole-pole pace, the first day is more or less similar to a walking safari, on the way you may spot some animal species like reticulated Giraffes, Zebras, Waterbuck and Buffaloes. Since the hiking is inside the park an armed TANAPA ranger will be escorting you to the camp.
You may take a long or short route but this will depend on the time of starting, during the hike way you will pass across Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Meru Mountain. You will possibly arrive at Miriakamba Hut (2500 m) before sunset, porters & your chef will have already be there coffee or tea, and hot water for washing will be served. Enjoy the beautiful sunset & the area around you.
Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m).
Miriakamba Hut 2,500 m – Saddle Hut 3,500 m
Saddle Hut 3500 m – Meru Summit Socialist Peak 4,566 m – Miriakamba 2,500 m
Duration Approx. 9-12 hours of hiking.
Vegetation Type: Alpine desert.
Wake up at 00:30 after midnight for tea and a biscuit before you start your final push to the summit at 01:30 hrs. On this final day of your 3 days of Mt Meru trekking you will start by trading on the steep grade path up to Rhino Point at (3800 m) and then reach Cobra Point at (4,350 m).
From there the trekking will be on a rocky ridge in between the Crater and the inner cliffs of Meru Mountain. Reach the summit during the first rays of the sun from the East (4,566 m). During clear days, morning can be the best time to view His Majesty Kilimanjaro Mountain, the total cliffs of the crater drop intensely at almost 1000 feet or more.
Spend some time at the summit for pictures before returning to Saddle Hut for some rest & afterward continue down to Miriakamba Hut & Mommella gate for check out.
The van will already be there waiting to take you back to Arusha or the airport if flying with KLM at around 21.45 hours.
If you made it to the summit a certificate for Meru trekking (4,566 m) will be presented to you & those who did the acclimatization hike at Little Meru will also rewarded a certificate.
End of the Service.
3 days of Mt Meru trekking can be combined with our Tanzania wildlife safaris Zanzibar beach holidays or both on request. Please let us know your wishes and desires.
3 days Mt Meru Trekking Prices Including VAT
USD 730 per person when 2 people sharing
For solo hikers & more than 2 people please ask for prices
3 days Mt Meru Trekking Prices Including VAT
USD 730 per person when 2 people sharing
For solo hikers & more than 2 people please ask for prices
Inclusive:-
- Two way transfers to & from Arusha National Park
- 2 Nights at Miriakamba & Suddle Huts
- Knowledgeable and experience Mt. Guide & Chef
- All meals while on the Mountain
- All permit & park fees
- TANAPA ranger fees
- Crew park fees & Salaries
- Rescue fee.
Exclusive:-
- Arrival & departure transfers (upon request)
- Accommodation in Arusha. (Upon request)
- Tanzania Visa
- Tips for porters, cook & guide
- All items of person Nature.
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