5-Day Mount Meru Hike & Canoeing Experience

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

Arrival to Arusha

Upon your arrival in Tanzania at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), our guide will meet you holding a name tag. The guide will assist with your luggage and help you get a local SIM card for communication.

On the way to your accommodation, the guide will provide information about the Moshi and Arusha region and its people, as well as details about your upcoming adventure.

Once at your accommodation, you can freshen up, have a welcome dinner, and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha Town to Arusha national park gate

You will be met by your mountain guide at Arusha national park gate, where he will do a brief clothing and gear check prior. You will drive till to Momela Gate you will meet your support crew, have lunch, and start the climb to Miriakamba, the first overnight.
Following the more circuitous route will enable us to enjoy the biological richness of the forested lower slopes, pass through the magnificent arched fig tree, and see Maio Falls along the Jekukumia River. Keep your eyes open for dik dik, baboons, giraffe, and other retiring creatures of the forest. The route brings us to Kitoto View Point for magnificent views of the plains below and Kilimanjaro beyond, and through the Meru Crater Plain, an area frequented by a variety of game.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Miriakamba Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

We begin the day ascending through a grassy pastoral landscape before entering a forest in which elephant may be spotted. The guides will remind you to keep your pace pole pole (slow) to help you adjust to the altitude. At the rest stop Mgongo wa Tembo (Elephant’s back) we are provided beautiful views over the Crater Plain below and ash cone straight ahead.

Eventually, we enter an alpine landscape leading to the Saddle Huts. After a rest at the huts, take the short round-trip acclimatization hike up Little Meru peak.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Saddle Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Saddle Huts to Meru Summit to Momela Gate

Rise in the late hours to start the climb at night in order to reach the summit at sunrise. After crossing the saddle and ascending to a ridge we reach Rhino Point, followed by a short descent and traverse of a rock face taking us to the lip of the Meru Crater, along which we will follow.
As the horizon starts to emit a dim light you can see Meru Summit as well as the outlines of both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks on Kilimanjaro. This final section is steep, rocky, and can be slippery.
You will have a chance to celebrate at the summit and admire the views as far as Kenya.

After a well-deserved rest and lunch at the Saddle Huts below, the afternoon hike descends past Miriakamba and down the direct trail to Momela Gate. Approaching the gate we pass Tululusia Falls and cross the Meru Plain, where we will likely encounter (at a safe distance) giraffe and buffalo, among other wildlife. At the gate say goodbye to the crew and transfer to your accomodation destination.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to lake duluti

After challenging trip you will have a day of relaxing, fun and pure enjoyment.
We will pick you up from your accommodation in the morning, from which we have a short drive to Lake Duluti. Here we stop at the Duluti Forest Club where we can enjoy the beautiful surroundings, have a guided hike around the lake and take the canoe out for a spin. During the hike, you will explore the lake and learn about its interesting history variety of animals and its flora & fauna.
After the hike, you can choose to grab a canoe and paddle around the lake to spot some monitor lizards or just float around in the sun. Upon returning, there are loads of time to relax, have a swim in the lake and drink a beer with our friends from the forest club.

After a day of relaxation, you will drive back to the airport having a wonderful experience and memories.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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