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Arrival
Day 1
Kilimanjaro Air Port to Arusha
Kilimanjaro Air Port to Arusha
Upon on your arrival, you will be picked up from the airport either the Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, You will then drive to Arumeru River Lodge, 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 National Park
- Accommodation:
- Arumeru Lodge
Wildlife in Arusha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Mount Meru
Arusha to Mount Meru
Duration Approx. 6 – 8 hours,
Vegetation Type: Evergreen forest.
The tour will start soon after breakfast. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive to the Ngongongare gate. At the gate, your guide will do all the paperwork and registration 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 Hakuna Matata. 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.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Meru
- Accommodation:
- Miriakamba Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Mriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Mriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Duration: 5– 6 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 6:45 pm after sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Meru
- Accommodation:
- Saddle Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Saddle Hut to Meru Summit
Saddle Hut to Meru Summit
Duration Approx. 9-12 hours of hiking.
Vegetation Type: Alpine desert.
You'll wake up at 00;30AM 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.
And your certificate will ready for those who made it, Our drivers will be there waiting to take you back to the airport, before going to Air port you will have a day room at Arumeru River Lodge for you day disposal.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Meru
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
