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Tanzania

Start Point: Arusha

Day 1

Mount Meru Miriakamba Hut

Day 2

Mount Meru Saddle Hut

Day 3

Mount Meru Miriakamba Hut

Day 4

Arusha (No accommodation)

End Point: Arusha

Day 1

Arusha to Momela Gate to Miriakamba Hut

Day one of 4 Days Mount Meru Climb, Starting from Momela Gate, the track passes through open grassland with cape buffalo and warthogs. With luck, you may also see giraffe and elephants. Continue a steady climb through montane forest. You can have your lunch at the famous? Fig tree? After lunch, the trek continues through less dense forest, where there are lots of birds and monkeys including the black and white colobus. By mid-afternoon, you will have your first close views of the towering cliffs and the Ash Cone. Miriakampa Hut, situated in idyllic grassy glade, is reached in time to enjoy the afternoon sun and beautiful views over the surrounding plains towards Kilimanjaro.

Stand in awe within sight of Mt Meru, one of Africa’s most spectacular volcanoes.

Activity Day 1

Morning & Afternoon

Join us to go hiking in Mount Meru. As you explore with us on foot, you'll gain a new appreciation of the natural beauty of this region.

Accommodation Day 1

Miriakamba Hut

Mountain hut

High on Mt Meru at an altitude of 2514m above sea level, Miriakamba Hut has a beautiful setting. Accommodation is in bunks spread over two separate buildings surrounded by trees, but the main attractions here are the views. When the clouds clear, you can sometimes see the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro away to the east, and the views up towards the Mt Meru summit are also impressive.

Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks All meals

Day 2

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut, Afternoon hike to Little Meru

Day two of 4 Days Mount Meru Climb, The walk from Miriakampa Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a steep sustained climb all the way. Starting through beautiful and lush montane forest, the path continues beyond the halfway point of Elephant Back Ridge and carries on uphill through the giant heather and other moorland vegetation to reach Saddle Hut for lunch. In the afternoon, you can make the short climb to the nearby summit of Little Meru (3,820 m / 12,533 ft) for superb views. It takes about 1 hour to walk up and 30 minutes to walk down. The ascent is 1,056 m / 3,465 ft.

Activity Day 2

All Day

Hiking, Mount Meru

Accommodation Day 2

Saddle Hut

Mountain hut

You're within reach of the summit and high on the mountain of Mt Meru when you sleep at Saddle Hut (3570m). Many climbers stay here, climb to the summit, and then return on the same day, so it's a great place to meet others, swap stories and get some advice. The views here are beautiful, and the accommodation is in simple bunk beds.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks All meals

Day 3

Summt & Descend to Miriakamba Hut

Day three of 4 Days Mount Meru Climb, Summit day has an early start at around 12:00AM. There is a 1 hour steep climb to Rhino Point (3,800m / 12,467ft), then the path continues along a ridge of ash and rock to reach Cobra Point (4,350m / 14,272ft). The summit of Socialist Peak (4,566 m) is an hour further on a steep path with magnificent views of Kilimanjaro. Depending on your speed, you can enjoy sunrise at Cobra Point or the summit. The views are stunning: the cliffs of the Crater rim, the Ash Cone rising from the crater floor, Kilimanjaro floating on the morning clouds, and the Rift Valley. The route back to Rhino Point in the sharp morning light along a narrow ridge between the sloping outer wall of the crater and the sheer cliffs of the inner wall is one of the most dramatic and exhilarating walks in Africa. Brunch and a brief rest is taken at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to Miriakamba Hut.

Activity Day 3

All Day

Hiking, Mount Meru

Accommodation Day 3

Miriakamba Hut

Mountain hut

Stay again at Miriakamba Hut, high on Mt Meru.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Drinking water Non-alcoholic drinks All meals

Day 4

Hike to Trail Head, to Arusha

Last day of 4 Days Mount Meru Climb, There are two ways down from here. You can descend the route you came up or walk down the jeep road, which descends to the lower crater floor. You pass through the well-known Fig Tree Arch and can visit an impressive waterfall hidden in a ravine not far from the road.
A fast descent through open grassland and mixed forest, with good chances of seeing wildlife. This trail has excellent views back towards the crater and over the plains of the National Park. Momela Gate is reached by late morning.
Overnight at your hotel in Arusha.

4-Day The Ultimate Mount Meru Trekking

4-Day The Ultimate Mount Meru Trekking

Arusha to Momela Gate to Miriakamba Hut

Activity Day 1

Morning & Afternoon

Miriakamba Hut

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut, Afternoon hike to Little Meru

Activity Day 2

All Day

Saddle Hut

Summt & Descend to Miriakamba Hut

Activity Day 3

All Day

Miriakamba Hut

Hike to Trail Head, to Arusha

Activities Day 4

Morning

Depending on Arrival Time from your trekking

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

4 Days / 3 Nights

4-Day The Ultimate Mount Meru Trekking

Breakdown of Costs

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4-Day The Ultimate Mount Meru Trekking

Arusha to Momela Gate to Miriakamba Hut

Activity Day 1

Morning & Afternoon

Miriakamba Hut

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut, Afternoon hike to Little Meru

Activity Day 2

All Day

Saddle Hut

Summt & Descend to Miriakamba Hut

Activity Day 3

All Day

Miriakamba Hut

Hike to Trail Head, to Arusha

Activities Day 4

Morning

Depending on Arrival Time from your trekking

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

4 Days / 3 Nights

4-Day The Ultimate Mount Meru Trekking

Breakdown of Costs

Included

Excluded