MOUNT MERU

At a height of 4,566 meters (14,980 ft), Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located in Arusha National Park, 70 Kilometres (43 miles) west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the country of Tanzania. Typically Mount Meru Climb takes four days, but it can be done in 3 days to complete a trek to the Summit.

It is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day, and is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa, dependent on definition. Climb Mount Meru, Second highest Mountain in Tanzania, is great with no traffic and amazing wildlife experience as you hike past wild animals.

Day 1; Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet and transfer to hotel in Arusha;

Day 2; Transfers to Momella Gate (6,850 ft), registration of the climb, then start climbing up to Miriakamba Hut (8,370 ft) for dinner and

Day 3; A hike up to little Meru is done in the late afternoon hours. Climb to the big valley then to Saddle Hut (11,710 ft); later back to Saddle

Day 4; Final ascent to Meru Peak (14,980 ft) then descend down to Saddle Hut then to Miriakamba Hut  for dinner and overnight.

Day 5; An easy walk to Momella Gate with arrival by 10:30 am and transfer to Arusha;

Day 6; Proceed with safari or be transferred back to the airport for flight home ~ B

4 Days Climbing Mount Meru
Day 1 – Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport,

DAY 1 : Momella gate (1500 M) –Miriakamba Hut (2541 M)

WALKING TIME: 4-6 HOURS

views of Kilimanjaro from Mount Meru

Leaving early in the morning from your accommodation in Arusha or Moshi and driving to Momella gate in Arusha National Park. Driving takes about 3 hours from Moshi and about 1 hr from Arusha. At the gate you will clear your trekking permits, meet up with your porters, guide, cook and game ranger, and start climbing. You will pass open grassland which will give you a good opportunity to see buffaloes, warthogs and other grazers.

You will cross the Ngare Nanyuki River and continue climbing through mountain forest. There you will have chance to see many different kind of birds and black and white colobus monkeys. Finally you will reach Miriakamba Hut where you will stay overnight.

 

DAY 2: Miriakamba Hut (2541 M) – Saddle Hut (3570 M)

WALKING TIME: 3-5 HOURS

Second day climbing is quite short but demanding. You will start early in the morning and ascent steeply through lush mountain forest full of birds to reach the halfway point of Elephant Ridge. There you can see the crater. After 3 to 5 hours climbing you will reach Saddle Hut where you will have lunch.

In the afternoon you will have another hiking to Little Meru (3794 m) for superb views before sunset. Then you will return to Saddle Hut for overnight. It is good to go to sleep early so that you get enough rest for the next day’s hiking.

 

DAY 3 : Saddle Hut (3570 M) – Rhino Point (3850 M) – PEAK ( 4566 M) – Rhino Point (3850 M) – Saddle Hut (3570 M) – Miriakamba Hut (2541 M)

Walking Time: 10-12 HOURS

You will start climbing between 1 to 2 at night. The route is very steep towards Rhino Point (3850 m) and from there towards the summit along very narrow ridge. You will reach the mount meru summit, Socialist Peak, (4566 m) right at the sunrise.

The sceneries there are stunning; you will see Mount Kilimanjaro in close distance. After taking photos on the summit you will descent back to Saddle hut.
Note: On icy conditions or strong wind it is not necessarily possible to pass the ridge between Rhino Point and summit. You guide will decide if the conditions are not good enough to continue.


DAY 4 : Miriakamba Hut (2541 M) – Momella gate (1500 M)

WALKING TIME: 2-5 HOURS
You will leave about at 8.00 in the morning and descent to Momella gate. You can choose longer or shorter route down. On the longer way down you have very good changes to see wildlife and the ash cone. Once at the gate, it’s time to tip your porters, guide, cook and game ranger. After that your transportation back to Moshi will be waiting for you

 

3 Days of climbing Mount Meru Review

Day 1: Arusha – Momella gate – Mariakamba HutDrive 1 Hr, Hike Distance 10 km, 4 – 5 hrs, 1000m ascent, Altitude: 2516m

Drive to the Arusha National Park gate at Momella. For the first section of the climb through the lush forest, crossing the Ngare Nanyuki river to reach Miriakamba Hut at 8337ft/2541m for overnight stay. Dinner and overnight Mariakamba Hut.

Day 2: Mariakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Hike Distance 4km, 2 – 3 hrs, 1050m ascent, Altitude: 3566m

Continue to ascend steeply through the pleasant forest glades and giant heather to reach Saddle Hut at 11,713ft/3570m.
From here it is possible to take a side trek to reach the summit of Little Meru 12,450ft/3794m and return to Saddle Hut in about 2 hours. Dinner and overnight Saddle Hut.

Prices are quoted in $ per person

Number of people in a groupDays1Pax2Pax3Pax4Pax5Pax6Pax10Pax+
Validity: 01 Jan – 31 Dec, 202432,9552,2802,2142,2082,1102,1232,100
Validity: 01 Jan – 31 Dec, 202443,2632,5672,4862,4492,3722,3712,370
Optional: Add: Cost for Extra Night at any camp350350350350350350350
 
Price includes:
  • Arrival and departure Kilimanjaro airport transfers
  • Accommodation in Town
  • Scheduled Riverside bus shuttle transfer Nairobi-Arusha-Nairobi if arriving/departing from Nairobi.
  • Transport from the hotel to the mountain and back to the hotel
  • Accommodation as indicated
  • Sleeping tent and mattresses on the mountain
  • Dining tent on the mountain
  • Meals as indicated above (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • All park fees, including mountain rescue fees, government taxes and all applicable fees and taxes.
  • Services of a Professional Leading Guide who is medically trained, certified, licensed and English speaking.
  • Services of English-speaking assistant guide (s) and enough number of porters for your luggage, food, and water, and a skilled cook.
  • Transport from your hotel to the mountain, and back to your hotel.
  • Group average of 4~6 climbers, maximum of 15.
  • Oxygen bottle and pulse oximeter
 
Price excludes:
  • International airfare
  • Items of a personal nature such as passport, and visa,
  • Climbing gears (can be rented on arrival)
  • Tips (recommended in USD, Cash)
  • Medical Equipment which can be rented well in advance for the following costs: $250/group for hyperbaric chamber, and $140/group for a stretcher. Please note these prices include a porter to carry the equipment.
  • Any new imposed fee/tax that is out of our jurisdiction

Note:

  • The pack that the porters carry is limited to 35 pounds (i.e. 15kgs)
  • Overweight or extra luggage will require an extra porter at $10/day

You can leave extra luggage in Hotel in Arusha (if you leave any valuable items like cash, jewelry, etc) make sure you get a receipt for that.

*If you add that day, instead of just staying at the hotel, we can offer a day trip to the nearby Arusha National Park for game drives for $180pp inclusive of 1to 2 hours hiking on mount Meru. Starting from 4 pax in a group.

Included:

  • Transfer to/from Arusha National Park
  • Overnight stays in Mountain Huts
  • Professional, experienced, mountain guides
  • All Park fees
  • Rescue fees
  • All meals while on the Mountain
  • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
  • Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
  • Clean, purified drinking water
  • Crisis management and safety procedures
  • Fair and ethical treatment of porters
  • Airport transfers

 

Not included:

  • Accommodation in Arusha (Can be arranged upon request )
  • Tanzania Visa
  • Gratuity
  • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • Meals not listed above
  • Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
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