Mount Meru is located in Tanzania Arusha region, within Arusha national park, this reward the best views of wild animal such as zebras, buffalos, giraffe, elephants and many more as we walk uphill, good enough each group will be accompanied with the army ranger from day one to the end of our trek, as the team, we used to call it the walking safari
Note that; Mount Meru refer as the best for acclimatization place prior to Mount Kilimanjaro climb; The Mountain is the third highest point in Tanzania 4,568m..
The ascent is quite steep; the route to the summit passes over streams, through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone and moorland. The summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge, which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater
By the time you arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be picked up with our driver and transferred to the hotel where you will have rest and relax or explore Moshi town and the surrounding areas on one of our day tours, visiting the local market known as market for everyone, Moshi city center and some little biking, the choice is yours.
If you’re in Moshi do not worry we will follow you ready for our itineraries or we will come to transfer you to our selected lodge ready for short briefing about our itineraries
Starting elevation 900m Moshi Town
Ending elevation 1500m Momela Gate
Altitude gain 950m
Driving distance 75kms
Driving hours 2-3 Hours
In the morning after breakfast you will departure Moshi and drive to the Arusha National Park Momela gate, home to the Mount Meru 4560m. After we arrived at the Momela Gate you will make the registration, ready to get in Mount Meru 4560m
Here it will take a little bit time before the team of Guides, Chefs and Porters, start trekking, because they have to sort out each and everything to be used to mountain for four days
The average maximum time is 0ne hour-2 hours depend to the number of tourist, in that day and thereafter they will call you ready to go and starting our hike to mount Meru 4560m-->
Starting elevation 1500m Momela Gate
Ending elevation 2500m Miriakamba hut
Altitude gain today 1000m
Trekking distance 10kms
Walking hours 5-6 hours
Overnight hut Miriakamba hut
Elevation Zone Rainforest/Montane Forest
MEALS; BREACKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER AND WATER IS INCLUDED
After registration and once the team is ready for the hiking, they will call you and ready to start hiking as we departure from Momela gate including the Army ranger in our group, it may be the private ranger or mixing up with other tourist at that moment and soon we will start the rainforest, look for towering Eucalyptus trees, bird life, Columbus monkeys, zebras, buffalos, giraffe, elephants and many more as we walk uphill,
Starting elevation 2500m Miriakamba hut
Ending elevation 3500M Saddle Hut
Altitude gain today 1000m
Trekking distance 8kms
Walking hours 4-5 hours
Overnight hut Saddle Hut
Elevation Zone Rainforest and heather zone
MEALS; BREACKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER AND WATER IS INCLUDED
Beautiful morning has come with the giraffe around the camp, Today we will start ascending up the steep trail along the ridge of the saddle. Possibly apart from giraffe we will see different wildlife along the tail. The trail has views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash cone. When you arrive at camp, you have the option of hiking Little Mt. Meru (3820m) for acclimatization ready for summit at night and a scenic view of the ‘Roof of Africa’, Mount Kilimanjaro.
Starting elevation 3500M Saddle Hut
Ending elevation 4560m Socialist peak/Summit
Altitude gain today 1060m
Trekking distance 5kms
Walking hours 5-6 hours
Elevation Zone Moorland, Alpine and summit zone.
Today is very long day and more challenging about 23kms walking and 16 hours in total, in short our day start very early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point 3,800 m. to the Cobra Point 4350m. then we will reach the summit 4,566 m .
During the time 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.
Starting elevation 4560m to Socialist peak/Summit
Ending elevation 2500m Miriakamba Via 3500M Saddle Hut
Altitude loss today to 2060m
Trekking distance 13kms
Walking hours 5-7 hours
lunch break at Miriakamba
Elevation Zone Moorland, Alpine and summit zone.
After enjoyed the beautiful moment at the summit of mount Meru we all feel the hero and it will be our time to proceed back to miriakamba hut, The day is longer then we will be break for our lunch after lunch then proceed back to momela gate, there is more views of wildlife as much as we are going downhill from the mountain , ready to get back to Moshi town later
Starting elevation 2500 to Miriakamba
Ending elevation 1500m Momela Gate
Altitude loss today to 1000m
Trekking distance 10kms
Walking hours 2-3 hours
Elevation Zone Rain Forest
We take a short and fast descent way through open grassland and mixed forest, with a highly possibility of seeing wildlife such as buffalo and giraffe before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick us up to Arusha/Moshi as you request.
Airport pickup on arrive and return on departure time .
Two nights to our selected hotels,
mean full one before climbing and one after climbing.
All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi or Arusha town.
Professional, experienced, mountain guides, cookers and porters
Guides, Porters, Cooker salaries are included.
All three meals fresh, healthy, nutritious food (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
and purified drinking water while on the Mountain.
VAT (18% charged by the Government).
Note; All government fees are included.
Tanzania Visa.
Hotels and Transfers (available as an optional add on).
Personal trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting in here Tanzania too; don't stress if you forget some of trekking equipments).
Tips and gratuities( This is traditionally for all Mt Kilimanjaro climber after finish their treks Guides, Cookers and Porters will expect this and the end of the trip),
Travel insurance.
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.).
Meals not listed in the itinerary,
Liquors, beers and bottled beverages.