4 Days Mount Meru Trekking | Arusha Tanzania

These 4 days |3 night mount Meru climbing and hiking tour this package was designed to focus on climbing mount Meru located east of Arusha, it takes almost about 20 km to drive from Arusha; mount Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania it has the altitude of 4566meter above the sea level. Mount Meru most recently had a minor eruption (1910). The several small cones and craters in the vicinity probably reflect numerous episodes of volcanic activity. Mount Meru climb passes through different vegetation zones, at the dry forest, gives the way to a dense mountain forest, during the ascent to the mountain forest you will regularly see elephants, and buffalo.

Mount Meru climbing and hiking tour It is a great mountain to climb and offers spectacular scenery, including views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The mountain is unspooled and less congested as compared to its Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya counterparts.

DAY O - Arrival - Kilimanjaro

Upon arrival arusha/ Kilimanjaro airport you will meet our Tanzania Kitano tour and safari staff representative who will pick you up and drive to your hotel in white house hotel, relax and get use of atmosphere, The hotel will provide all the essentials service for a comfortable stay, the guide will provide full detail consigning about 4 days /3 night mount Meru climbing & hiking get ready to start your route on next day.

Hotel: Bed & Breakfast

DAY 1: MOMELLA GATE (1500) – MIRIKAMBA HUT (2500)

Early in the morning Kitano tours and safari driver will be pick you up in your hotel and drive to momella gate in arusha national park it takes almost 2hour to reach at arusha, after reach at momella gate, a guide will perform the registration at Tanzanian national park (TANAPA) after completed the registration the hiker will start hiking & climbing toward the mountain forest, they will get a chance to see giraffes, zebras, antelope, buffalo, and potentially elephants near the trail. As you continue climbing & hiking you will cross through ngarenanyuki river and a beautiful waterfall at the base of mount meru, you will get a chance to see different kinds of birds and black and white colobus monkeys, finally you will arrival to mirikamba hut 2500m where you will stay overnight and having a dinner

Distance 10 km,

Hiking time 4 – 5hrs

Elevation 1500m to 2500m (1000 ascent)

Habitat: mountain forest

Meal: lunch and dinner Overnight stay: MIRIAKAMBA HUT

DAY 2: MIRIKAMBA HUT (2500)- SADDLE HUT (3550)

Early in the morning after having a breakfast, you will continues ascent toward the saddle, you may see a lot of wild life along the ways, the walk will take as along the mount Meru crater and the impressive ash cone, when you arrival at camp you have the option of hiking/climbing little Mt. Meru (3820m) with your guide for further acclimate. You will be served an early dinner, so you can receive ample rest before your midnight summit attempt at saddle hut

Elevation 2500m to 3550 (1000m)

Hiking distance:8km ,Time:3-5 hrs

Habitat: forest zone

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight stay: SADDLE HUT

DAY 3: SADDLE HUT (3550) – MERU PEAK (4565) AND DESCENT TO MIRIAKAMBA (2500)

Early in the morning after breakfast you will continues ascent toward Meru peak the hike will start from rhino point (3800m) to cobra point (4350m) there after you will hike on a rocky ridge between the crater and inner cliffs. You will reach at the summit of mt Meru (4565m) at sunrise with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy your views then descend to Saddle Hut for a short break. You will then continue descending to Miriakamba Hut (2500 m) for dinner and overnight.

Elevation:4565m-2500m

Hiking distance:19km, Hiking time:10-12hrs

HABITAT: APLINE DESERT

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight stay: MIRIAKAMBA

DAY 4: MIRIAKAMBA HUT – DESCENT TO MOMELLA GATE -BACK TO MOSHI/ARUSHA

Early in the morning after having a breakfast at miriakamba hut you will continue descent to Momella gate where you will meet Kitano tours and safari guide will pick you up and drive back to Moshi/ arusha and transferred to your hotel at white house hotel

Elevation 2500m to 3550 (1000m)

Hiking distance:8km ,Time:3-5 hrs

Habitat: forest zone

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Overnight stay: MOSHI/ ARUSHA