Mount Meru 3 Days Trekking Tour
Description for Mount Meru 3 Days Trekking Tour
Mount Meru is a dormant (but active) volcano in Tanzania, situated north of Arusha. It is Tanzania’s second tallest peak and Africa’s fourth highest mountain, standing at 4562 meters.
Mt. Meru has become a favorite “warm-up” trip for Kilimanjaro climbers due to its proximity to Mount Kilimanjaro, which is just 70 kilometers away.
Due to its steepness, Mt. Meru is a difficult climb, but it is an excellent method to acclimate before tackling Mt. Kilimanjaro. Because of the profusion of animals on the lower slopes, climbers are escorted by an armed ranger.
Mt. Meru also has significant historical importance, with some supposing that it was the last resting site of Noah’s Ark when the biblical deluge subsided.
Mt. Meru is a fantastic trekking choice for people who want to take on a climbing challenge and experience what it’s like to be out in the wilderness but aren’t quite ready to face Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Mount Meru 3 Days Trekking Tour
Day by Day Itinerary
DAY 0: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA
You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and transported to your accommodation in Moshi town, where you will meet your guide who will educate you on your forthcoming trip and do an equipment check to ensure that you have all of the required mountain gear.
On this day, you may hire the missing equipment.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all Included
DAY 1: MOMELLA GATE (1500M) TO MIRIAKAMBA HUT (2500M)
At 08:00 hours, you will leave the hotel and go to the Momella gate, which is the start of the walk. It takes around an hour and a half to get to the gate. Following registration, you will begin your journey with the assistance of an armed ranger.
Stunning vistas of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Momella lakes may be seen along the way. Cape buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs, and bushbucks are just a few of the species you’ll see. You will spend the night in Miriakamba Hut after finishing your trip.
- Distance traveled: 6km
- Time spent : 5hrs
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all Included
DAY 2: MIRIAKAMBA HUT (2500M) TO SADDLE HUT (3500M)
Today’s hike will take you along the saddle’s ridge, which is a difficult route. Along the journey, spectacular views of the Meru crater, the ash cone, and Little Meru may be viewed. Keep a look out for animals and beautiful wildflowers while hiking through the woodland. Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey are common animals.
You’ll spend the night in Saddle hut after finishing your hike. Following a brief break at the camp, you will embark on an hour-long acclimatization hike to Little Meru (3810m) before returning to Saddle hut.
- Distance traveled: 6.5km
- Time spent: 4hrs
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all Included
DAY 3: SADDLE HUT – SUMMIT – MIRIAKAMBA HUT T-MOMELA GATE.
Early in the morning, at 1:30 a.m., we set out to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and then on to Cobra Point (4350m). We get at the top (4,566 m) just in time for dawn, with a chance of seeing Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The last section of the climb follows a magnificent narrow ridge line that runs between the steep inner cliffs and the crater’s sloping outer wall.
We stop at Saddle Hut for a little break and lunch before continuing our descent to Meriakamba Hut and finally Momela Gate.The return transport will be waiting for you at Momella Gate to take you to your hotel in Moshi.
- Time spent: 14hrs
- Distance traveled: 28km
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are all Included
DAY 4: DEPART TANZANIA
After the hike, you’ll have the rest of the day free to relax before your trip home. Depending on flight schedules, you may want to go sightseeing around Moshi and pick up some souvenirs before going to the airport.
- Meals: Breakfast included.
Prices For Mount Meru 3 Days Trekking Tour
| Route name | 1 Person | 2-4 People | 5-7 People | 8-10 People | 11 & Above |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Meru 3 Days Trekking Tour | $ 1,000/Person | $ 975/Person | $ 800/Person | $ 700/Person | $ 600/Person |