3 days Mt. Meru Climbing

Day 1: Arusha (1400m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500m)

Duration: 5-7 hours of hiking

After an early morning breakfast in Arusha (1400m), you will be picked up from your hotel and brought to the Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. At this time, the porters will organize and pack the belongings for the hike while you and your guide register with the Tanzania National Park (TANAPA). You will then begin your ascent in Arusha National Park. The first day of hiking is similar to a walking safari; you should expect to see giraffes, zebras, antelope, buffalo, and potentially elephants near the trail. Due to the high possibility of spotting wildlife, an armed ranger, hired through the National Park, is required to hike with our team for the duration of the hike. As you continue hiking, you will pass the Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Mt. Meru. Upon arriving to Miriakamba Hut (2500m), your chef will prepare a hot dinner and washing water for you. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and overnight.

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Saddle Hut (3500m)

Duration: 3-5 hours of hiking

After breakfast, you will start ascending up the steep trail along the ridge of the saddle. You may see various wildlife along the way! The trail has views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. When you arrive at camp, you have the option of hiking Little Mt. Meru (3820m) with your guide to further acclimate. You will be served an early dinner, so you can receive ample rest before your midnight summit attempt. Get to sleep by 1900!

Day 3: Saddle Hut (3500m) – Summit Attempt (4566m) – Arusha (1400m)

Duration: 12-14 hours of hiking

Your guide will wake you at 00:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt at 1:30am. The trail starts off on a steep grade to Rhino Point (3800m) to Cobra Point (4350m). The last hour of the hike you will scamble on a rocky ridge between the crater and inner cliffs of Meru. You will reach the summit of Meru (4565m) at sunrise with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy your views then descend to Momella Gate and return to Arusha.

 

4 days Mt. Meru climbing

Day 1: Hike Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut.

After breakfast drive 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, The walk takes 4-5 hours through the dense rain forest, Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut. alt. (2750mts.) 4 Day Mount Meru.

Day 2: Hike Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut.

After breakfast with picnic lunch starts ascend to Saddle Hut alt. 3750m. The hut is between the two peaks of Mount Meru Little Meru and Big Meru. The walk takes 4 to 5 hours, today if you wish you can discuss with your Guide so you can have hot lunch as a substitute of packed lunch. In the afternoon you will have an acclimatization walk to little Meru, then back to saddle hut for dinner and overnight. 4 Day Mount Meru.

Day 3: Hike Saddle hut to the Summit down to Saddle hut.

After a cup of coffee at 1 am or 2 am, start to climb to summit which is 4566m. The ascend takes 5 to 6 hours, you will be able to see Mount Kilimanjaro from top as well as Arusha town and Meru Crater but only if the sky is clear. After a short celebration descend to saddle hut for lunch, then proceed to Miriakamba for dinner and overnight.

Day 4:Hike Saddle hut to Momella Gate to Arusha.

After breakfast you will keep descending towards the gate where you will meet a transferring driver. At the gate you will sign out and obtain your Mount Meru certificate then you will drive back to Arusha where you will have a long and warm shower after a tiring mountain. The rest of the day is free to rest while enjoying a glass of wine, relax at the pool or celebrate your achievement.Dinner and Overnight at the hotel.

5 days Mt. Meru Climbing

Day1: Kilimanjaro – Arusha.

Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport after the arrival time of your flight and transfer to Arusha for D/O. Proceed with early evening pre-trekking briefing at your lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at SG International Hotel or Similar. Meal plan Bed & Breakfast BB

Day2:  Arusha – Miriakamba

After breakfast leave Arusha at 0800hrs to Arusha National park gate at Momella. After gate clearance proceed to Park HQ for luggage weighing and picking your guide ranger and start trekking through the lush forest, crossing the Ngare Nanyuki River to reach Meriakamba hut at 8337ft/2541M from the sea level while getting chance to see almost all mammals found in the forest including Horn bill, Hartlaub’s turaco and birds of prey. It is possible to see several species butterflies such as Mocker Swallow tailed, Soldier commodores, Blue tailed, golden winged forester, Emperor, Mother of Pearl etc. It takes 5-6hrs trekking. Dinner and overnight stay at Miriakamba hut.

Day3: Miriakamba – Saddle.

After morning breakfast start leaving start leaving Miriakamba hut at 0800hrs to ascend steeply through this pleasant forest glades and giant heather to Saddle hut. Along this portion of the route visitors will enjoy the spectacular view of Mt.Kilimanjaro, Momella Lakes, Meru Crater, Ash cone, Mt.Meru cliff and the little Meru. Through the forest common animals include Buffalo, Bush buck, Elephant, Black& White Columbus the main emblem of this park. Come across many attractive species of flowers. It takes 3-5 hrs trekking. From here it is possible to take a side trek to reach the summit of little Meru 12,450fts/3794Mts from the sea level. Dinner & overnight stay at Saddle hut.

Day4: Saddle to Summit.

Start an early trek to Rhino Point as from 2400hrs after light breakfast. You will be able to encounter animals like Klipspringers and mountain Reedbucks are seen over the rocks. Birds like White necked raven, Bearded vultures, stone chat, and Alpine swift can be seen in these higher elevations. This will make you enjoy the most view of Mt.Kilimanjaro, little Meru, Meru Crater, Ashcone, Momella Lakes, Cliff face, Meru Summit, Ngorongoro Crater highland, Mt.Oldonyo Lengai, Arusha town and more of sunrise. After photos and signing at this 2nd peak in Tanzania and 3rd peak in sub- Sahara start walking back to Saddle for late breakfast & hot lunch. At late noon start leaving for Dinner & overnight stay at Miriakamba hut.

Day5: Miriakamba –Momella gate

Start leaving Miriakamba after breakfast to Park Head Office for farewell with some of the resident porters and ranger, signing and being awarded a certificate as a sign of conquering the 2nd peak in Tanzania. Depart to Arusha while enjoying different scenic en route for lunch and overnight stay/ Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.