3 Days Mt. Meru Trekking Tour
3 Days Mt. Meru Trekking Tour
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Overview
Mt. Meru trekking tour is an excellent preparatory hike for climbing Kilimanjaro or a spectacular trek for those not compelled to summit Kilimanjaro. You will hike past wildlife, a stunning landscape, and see a beautiful sunrise on the summit with Kilimanjaro as the backdrop.
While typically done in only four days, it is not an easy peak to summit. To reach the top, there is some scrambling on rocks in the dark and at high altitudes. You should be prepared for at least 10 hours of hiking on summit day. For a more leisurely hike, you can climb just to Rhino Point for sunrise and then descend.
Mt. Meru is in Arusha National Park. In Arusha National Park, all hikers must be accompanied by an armed ranger in addition to the AWR guide. This ranger is employed directly by the national park. You will also have your own guide, who is managing the crew and watching out for your safety.
The park ranger has the authority to make decisions such as trail choices, pace, etc. Arusha National Park will combine groups of people hiking with one park ranger. Therefore, we cannot guarantee a private Meru trek.
Arusha National Park requires the hiring of porters specific to Arusha National Park, which will be assigned once you arrive at the trail registration.
Group Price
- The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.
- All prices are based on shared accommodation. Please inquire for a 1 guest private room accommodation quote
- Prices listed are not final. Please inquire for your final price quote.
| 1 Person | 2-4 pax | 5-7pax | 8-10 pax | 11+ pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US $2079 | US $1832 | US $1799 | US $1753 | US $1707 |
Included/Excluded
- Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your Accommodations in Moshi.
- National park gate fees
- Transport from Arusha/Moshi to the trailhead and back
- Hut fees, services in Arusha/Moshi before/after the trek (accommodations, meals, airport transfers)
- Certified, experienced, English-speaking guides, National Park ranger (required by Arusha National Park)
- Porters’ salaries
- All meals on the mountain
- Cooking equipment and eating utensils
- Ox meter
- Emergency first-aid kit
- Lunches, dinners, and drinks at your hotel before and after the climb.
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Laundry (Available at the hotel)
- Personal items and toiletries
- Tips for guides, porters, and cook
Day 1: Arrival Day
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), a Nature Horizons team member will be waiting to greet you. We will transfer you to your hotel accommodation for your first night, where you will meet your safari guide that you will be with for the remainder of your tour. Once you are settled in your hotel, you will receive a briefing on our tour. You can now relax at your hotel. Your trek to the roof of Africa starts tomorrow! As always, if you need anything or would like to head out into town, your guide will be there to assist you 24/7. Welcome to Africa!
Day 2: Drive from Arusha/Moshi to Momela Gate, hike to Miriakampa Hut
Starting from Momela Gate, the track passes through open grassland filled with cape buffalo and warthogs. With luck, you may also see giraffes and elephants. Continue a steady climb through the 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 views of the towering cliffs and the Ash Cone. Miriakampa Hut, situated in an idyllic grassy glade, is reached in time to enjoy the afternoon sun and beautiful views over the surrounding plains toward Kilimanjaro.
- Meals: LD
- Budget Lodging: Miriakampa Hut.
Day 3: Hike Miriakampa Hut to Saddle Hut, afternoon hike up Little Meru
The walk from Miriakampa Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a steep, sustained climb all the way. Starting through beautiful and lush forest, the path continues beyond the halfway point of Elephant Back Ridge. It carries on uphill through the giant heather and other moorland vegetation before we 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 one hour to walk up and 30 minutes to walk down. The ascent is 1,056 m/3,465 ft.
- Meals: BLD
- Budget Lodging: Saddle Hut.
Day 4: Hike to Summit then down to the trailhead, return to Moshi/Arusha
Summit day has an early start at around 12:00 AM. There is a one-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.
Day 5:
Today is the day that you say goodbye to your team. Congratulations on your summit to the top of Mt Meru! Nature Horizons could not be happier that we lead you to the top. You will remember these memories for the rest of your life. Upon waking up today, your guide will be with you until you need to leave for Kilimanjaro International Airport.
NOTE: For an easier climb, you can start the trek at 05:00 A.M., hike for about an hour, and enjoy the sunrise at Rhino Point before going back to Saddle Hut for breakfast and then descending.
NOTE: In icy conditions or strong winds it may be impossible for anyone to progress beyond Rhino Point.
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 famous Fig Tree Arch and 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 toward the crater and over the plains of the national park. We’ll have lunch on the way down. Momela Gate will be reached by midday.
Meals: BL.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation in Moshi (Before Hike)
Accommodation during hike
Mountain Hut
Trekking Packing List
Head and Hands:
- Cap or hat to wear while walking in bright sun
- Wool or fleece cap or hat to keep your head warm
- Neck warmer to protect your throat from catching cold
- Uv protection sunglasses
- Warm wind and waterproof gloves
Upper body:
- Dri fit trekking shirts
- Thermals
- Warm trekking shirts
- Hiking hoodie
- Wind and waterproof jacket
- Down jacket
Lower body:
- Trekking pants
- Trekking shorts
- Thermals and inners
- Waterproof pants
- Trekking socks
- Waterproof trekking boots with ankle support
- Slippers or sandals
- Gaiters
- Microspikes
Other items:
- Strong rucksack or large holdall to be carried by porters.
- Day rucksack to be carried personally.
- Plastic bags or stuff sacks to store/separate trekking gear inside your main bag.
- One or two-liter water bottle.
- Personal first aid kit to include essential items.
- Sleeping bag, 4 seasons.
- Torch, ideally head torch.
- Digital Camera and a spare battery and battery charger
- Toilet paper, quick dry towel,
- Toothbrush
- Large handkerchief/bandana for neck
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