Mount Meru 3 Days Trek
Type: Hiking Safari
Destination(s): Mount Meru, Arusha, Tanzania
Duration: 3 days
Overview
Itinerary
DAY 1: MOMELLA GATE - MIRIAKAMBA HUT
We drive from Arusha to Momella Gate. After a short registration at the gate our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.
DAY 2: MIRIAKAMBA HUT - SADDLE HUT
The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut
DAY 3: SADDLE HUT - SUMMIT DAY
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) for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline 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 Momella gate. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi.
Inclusions
- 2 Airport Transfers, from JRO Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi when you arrive, then transfer back to the Airport for your flight home.
- 3 Delicious meals a day, boiled and filtered drinking water while on the mountain.
- All park entrance, camping and rescue fees
- Warm water for washing to be provided every morning and evening.
- Oxygen Cylinder – only for emergency
- English Speaking Guides (Wilderness First Responder certified), cook and porters
- Staff salaries and fees.
- Emergency telephone between the guides and our office in Moshi town.
- Transport to/from national park gates.
- First aid kit and pulse oximeter.
Exclusions
- Alcoholic beverages, sodas and items of a personal nature
- Prices do not include sleeping bags
- Gratuities
- Flights
- Health insurance
- Visa fees
- International airfare
- All Meals and drinks in Moshi town
- Tips to the driver guide.
- Laundry
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