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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Pick Up from the Airport

Pick Up from the Airport

On this day, you will be picked up from the airport either the Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport. You will then drive to Tulia Spa & Boutique Hotel. Once you arrive and settle in, your guide will brief you on the hike, what to expect day by day as well as check if you have all the necessary gear for the hike.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha/Moshi to Momella Gate 1500 m – Miriakamba Hut 2500

Arusha/Moshi to Momella Gate 1500 m – Miriakamba Hut 2500

Duration Approx. 5 – 7 hours of hiking.

Vegetation Type: Forest.

The tour will start soon after breakfast. Your guide will pick you up and drive to the Ngongongare gate. At the gate, your guide will do all the paperwork before driving along Arusha National Park with some stops for wildlife spotting. Reach Momella Gate for a final checkup of porters and luggage.

Afterward, 3 days of Mt Meru trekking will start with a pole pole (slowly slowly) 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 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.

Main Destination:
Mount Meru
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Miriakamba Hut 2500 m – Saddle Hut 3500 m

Miriakamba Hut 2500 m – Saddle Hut 3500 m

Duration: 4 – 5 hours of hiking.

Vegetation Type: Forest Zone.

After breakfast, you'll continue with Mt Meru trekking along the steep path on the forest zone, spotting various birds and animals along the way. You'll reach Saddle Hut situated in the alpine desert zone for a hot lunch (but this will depend on your pace).

After lunch and some rest, you have the option of an acclimatization hike at Little Meru (3,820 m). This is a good hike with some great views of the great Meru and the area around it. It makes you ready for a night's attempt on the summit of the main Meru Mountain.
An early dinner will be served on this day so that you can have enough time to rest before your midnight summit attempt. You'll go to sleep as early as possible possibly around 7:00 pm.

Main Destination:
Mount Meru
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Saddle Hut 3500 m – Meru Summit Socialist Peak 4566 m – Arusha

Saddle Hut 3500 m – Meru Summit Socialist Peak 4566 m – Arusha

Duration Approx. 9-12 hours of hiking.

Vegetation Type: Alpine desert.

You'll wake up at 12:30 am for a light meal before you start your final push to the summit of the fifth mountain in Africa. On the 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. You'll 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 the majestic Kilimanjaro Mountain. The total cliffs of the crater drop intensely at almost 1000 feet or more.

Our drivers will be there waiting to take you back to Arusha or the airport.

If you made it to the summit a certificate for Meru trekking (4,566 m) will be presented to you and those who did the acclimatization hike at Little Meru will also rewarded a certificate.

Main Destination:
Mount Meru
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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