3 Days Meru Trekking
Tour Overview
Mount Meru is the best for acclimatization prior to Kilimanjaro climb. The Mountain is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m.
The mountain is located within Arusha National Park, Tanzania’s gem. This prime location gives climbers the chance to spot some of the wildlife in 3 Day Meru Climb.
Destination: | Mount Meru |
Activities: | Hiking |
Starting & Ending Point: | Arusha |
Languages | English |
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Tour Itinerary
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1Day 1: Arrival & pre-climb briefing Arusha
Direct arrival at a lodge in Arusha. This evening you will have a pre-climb briefing with your guide and a consultant.
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2Day 2 : Arusha - Meriakamba Hut (Full board)
We drive from Arusha to Momela Gate. After a short registration at the Gate our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe , monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.
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3Day 3 : Meriakamba Hut - Saddle Hut (Full board)
The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset.
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4Day 4 : Saddle Hut - Summit Day – Back to Arusha
We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridge line between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to Arusha at your hotel.