4 Days 3 Nights Mount Meru Climbing
4 Days 3 Nights Mount Meru Climbing
Duration
4 Days 3 Nights
Group size
No size limit
Activities
Hiking
Location
Arusha Tanzania
Tours Overview
At 4566m, Mount Meru is the fifth highest mountain on the African continent and the second highest in Tanzania. About 250 000 years ago, a massive volcanic blast blew away the entire eastern flank of the mountain and left it with the characteristic and distinctive appearance it has today.
Last eruption: 1910 At 4566m, Mount Meru is the fifth highest mountain on the African continent and the second highest in Tanzania. About 250 000 years ago, a massive volcanic blast blew away the entire eastern flank of the mountain and left it with the characteristic and distinctive appearance it has today.
The Mt Meru ascent passes through many different vegetation zones. The dry forest of the lower region gives way to a dense mountain rainforest, which then turns into a scrubland. Towards the top of the mountain, the vegetation consists of heath and moorland and is then finally replaced by the stunning baron alpine deserts. As the flora changes the wildlife does so too, which is diverse and equally impressive. During the ascent, you will regularly come across large game such as elephants and buffalos but you may also come across leopards. Due to this, it is obligatory to be accompanied by an armed park ranger on your tour.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arusha - Momella Gate (1500m) - Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
In the morning, you will be collected from your hotel and after a 45-minute drive, you will arrive at the Arusha National Park Gate.
At the national park gate, your guide will complete the obligatory entry forms and whilst he does so, you can peruse the information boards of the national park. Once the formalities have been completed and the hiking team consisting of porters from the surrounding villages is formed, you will then be driven a little further to Momella Gate. An armed park ranger will accompany you while you start your hike and get a first glimpse of the wonderful giraffes and buffalos. Once you have left the buffalo herds and giraffes behind, you will enter the acacia forest in which you will follow the Southern Route.
After a steady 2-hour climb, you will reach Maio Falls and some picturesque meadows that are a perfect place for a picnic. After a rest, you will again be on your way and soon reach the well-known ‘Arched Fig Tree’. Here your park ranger will tell you about the formation of this tree and how it gained its shape forming an arch over the path.
After another 1½ - 2 hours, you will reach the Miriakamba Hut. Evening meal and overnight stay at the Miriakamba Hut.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 2 Miriakamba Hut (2500m) - Saddle Hut (3550m)
Day 3 Saddle Hut - Socialist Peak (4562m) - Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
Day 4 Miriakamba Hut (2500m) - Momella Gate (1500m)
Included/Exclude
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National Park gate fees
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Transport from Arusha/Moshi to trail head and return
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Hut fees
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Certified, experienced, English speaking mountain guides (Please request for other language Speaking Guides French/Spanish/German & Etc, supplement $25 per day subject to availability).
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National Park ranger (required by Arusha National Park)
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All meals on the mountain
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Climbing permits
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All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain
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Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries
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Fair and ethical treatment of Porters
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Enough porters to carry your luggage
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International Flights
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Tips for guides, ranger, and porters
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Sleeping bag and personal items
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All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc
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Alcoholic and soft drinks
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Visa and International flight tickets fees.
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… and all other services that are not mentioned as included
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