Treks Meru 4 days for Kilimanjaro acclimatization
Arusha,Tanzania
Duration
4 Days 3 Nights TripTour Code
TP2940Description
Mount meru stands tall at 4566m and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania. Mount Meru is located in the Arusha national park and it offers one of the most breathtaking scenery and wildlife diversity compared to any mountain in Tanzania. Meru trek is indeed a challenging trek due to the rocky ridges and its steep ascent to the peak. However, it is one of the best ways to get an experience of high altitude trekking and it also the best way to acclimatize for those who want to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Meru trek takes you through places from where you can get a glimpse of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.
Highlights
- Mount meru stands tall at 4566m and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania. Mount Meru is located in the Arusha national park and it offers one of the most breathtaking scenery and wildlife diversity compared to any mountain in Tanzania.
Included
- Sleeping Mattress Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees Emergency Oxygen Cylinder VAT (18% charged by the Government) All transfers to the mountain and back to your Arusha hotel Accommodation in wooden dormitory style huts Quality Mess tents with table and chairs Clean, purified drinking water Camping fees (part of park fees) Conservation fees (part of park fees) All meals while on the Mountain Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food Professional, experienced, mountain guides Rescue fees (part of park fees)
Not Included
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting) Meals not listed in the itinerary International and domestic flights Transfers (available as an optional addon) Hotel (available as an optional addon) Tips and gratuities Travel insurance Tanzania Visa Liquors, beers and bottled beverages Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Itinerary
Day 1
- Day 1: Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek.
- The trek takes you through places from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes.
- Trekkers encounter wildlife like Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Giraffes, and Warthogs during this day.
- We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut.
- Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft Distance: 6km/
- 5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2
- Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut Today we trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle.
- On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru.
- There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey.
- We will end the trek up at Saddle hut.
- Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut.
- Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft Distance: 6km/
- 5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3
- Day 3: Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak to Miriakamba Hut We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high.
- Once done with the meal we start the final ascent to Socialist Peak.
- This ascent will be steep and we will be making our way through gravel and rocky cliffs.
- This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek.
- Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash cone.
- There are chances that one might catch a glimpse of wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers over the rocky ridge.
- From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba hut.
- Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 2500m/8202ft Distance: 19km/12mi Hiking Time: 10-12 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4
- Day 4: Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Momella Gate, we will change the route and take the southern route down hence the change in distance trekked on this day.
- We will also pass through the astonishing Fig tree Arch.
- Adventures vehicle will be waiting for you at Momella gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha (around 1 hour and 30 minutes).
- Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 1500m/4921ft Distance: 14km/
- 5mi Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Faq's
The best time to climb Meru is during the dry season – from December to mid March, and from late June to October. The best months are January, February, July, August, September and October.
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