3 Days Mount Meru Trekking

Mount Meru Description.

Mount Meru is an active composite volcano located 70 kilometers (43 m) west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the nation of Tanzania. Mount Meru is located just north of the city of Arusha, in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. It is the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, after Mount Kilimanjaro and is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa dependent on definition. The Momella route – which starts at Momella gate, on the eastern side of the mountain – is used to climb Mount Meru. At a height of 4,565 meters (14,977 ft), it is visible from Mt Kilimanjaro on a clear day.

ITINERARY.

DAY 0:Arrival Tanzania- At JRO airport.

Time:45 Minutes
Distance: 43 Km

Welcome to Tanzania.On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport you’ll meet your company arranged driver who will transfer you to Arusha city to Mount Meru Hotel for dinner and overnight. Our driver will display your name on an Mupana Tours signboard. These procedures ensure that you are picked up by the correct driver, rather than by some of the airport taxi drivers who are looking for business. You’ll get a chance for Safari briefing/introduction before your dinner.

Meals: Dinner and Overnight.
Accommodation:Mount Meru Hotel
Guide: Professional English speaking guide

DAY 01: Momela Gate to Miriakamba Hut.

Elevation (m): (1,387 m to (1,500 m)
Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft) to 3,000 ft )
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.

After breakfast at 08:00 drives from Arusha to Momela gate Mount Meru is inside Arusha National Park which will allow you to see animals like buffalo, white colobus monkey, giraffe, Baboons, Warthogs and a number of Bird life. picnic lunch with you , you will start the ascend to the first hut Miriakamba Hut, you’ll take a walk for 4-5 hours through the dense rain forest until to Miriakamba Hut.

Meals: Breakfast-Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation:Miriakamba Hut
Guide: Professional English speaking guide

DAY 02: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut
Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 3,570 m
Elevation (ft): 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Habitat: Forest and Moorland.

After breakfast you’ll start to 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.

Meals: Breakfast-Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation:Saddle Hut
Guide: Professional English speaking guide

DAY 03: Summit then down to trail head then return to Arusha

Elevation (m): 3,570 m to 4,565m to 2,514m
Elevation (ft): 14,977ft to 11,712 ft to 8,250ft
Distance: 5 km up 13 km down
Hiking Time: 12 – 14 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.

After breakfast 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) 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. You’ll take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate.Our company driver will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to your hotel in Arusha.

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