Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Momella gate to Mariakamba Huts
Momella gate to Mariakamba Huts
Elevation:1597m/5240ft to 2503m/8212ft
Altitude gained: 906m
After breakfast depart Moshi about 8:30 a.m drive to Momella gate. Will check in and start the climb with picnic lunch to the first hut called Miriakamba hut. Dinner and overnight – Miriakamba hut (3 ½ hrs).
- Main Destination:
- Mount Meru
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Mariakamba Huts to Saddle Huts
Mariakamba Huts to Saddle Huts
Elevation: 2503m/8212ft to 3560m/11,680ft
Altitude gained: 1057m
After breakfast we proceed with a climb to second hut called Saddle. This is too steep part compared to the first part (2 ½). During the afternoon, client can decide to attempt climbing little Meru peak and back. Dinner and overnight – Saddle hut.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Meru
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ascend to Socialist peak and Descent to Saddle Huts
Ascend to Socialist peak and Descent to Saddle Huts
Elevation: 3560m/11,680ft to 4566m/14980ft
Altitude gained: 1006m
Descent to 3560m/11680ft
Altitude lost: 1006m
Wake up at middle-night and have a cup of tea before starting attempt big Meru peak. Proceed to summit crossing rocky path and back to Saddle hut for full breakfast. The day will be spent resting. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Saddle hut.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Meru
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Descent to Momella gate to Arusha
Descent to Momella gate to Arusha
Elevation:3560m/11,680ft to 1597m/5240ft
Altitude lost:1963m
Leave Saddle hut and descend down to Momella gate via first hut (Miriakamba) where you will be transferred to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Meru
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
