5 Days Mount Meru Climbing Tour

Package Overview

A 4 days climb up Mount Meru is an excellent choice for trekkers looking to take their time to acclimate and enjoy the stunning scenery. Here's a detailed itinerary for a 5-day trek:

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival Day (JRO) - Pre-Climb Briefing

  Your mountain guide or one of representative will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and escort you to your accommodations in Arusha. The drive from the airport to your hotel is about 45min.
  
  Pre-climbing Briefing
  
  At a specified time, your guide will gather you for the pre- climbing briefing that includes sharing all the necessary details and check all of your personal mountain gears. Going through the gears is very important as we have to make sure you are set for the trek and if you are missing something, your guide will organize it with the renting shops.
  
  Late Arrivals
  
  If your flight arrivals late or you are too tired to receive the pre- climbing briefing, your guide will still be there to make sure your gears are checked and the pre- briefing would be rescheduled the next morning.
  
  Note: Please note your accommodation for this night is not included in your package price but once you confirm your booking we will share different accommodation options and you will choose the option that works better for your budget.

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• Day 2 : Trekking to Miriakamba Hut (2,516m/8,254ft)

  After breakfast, your mountain crew will collect you from your hotel in Arusha and drive for about an hour to Momella Gate, where you will complete entry formalities. You will have hot lunch at the gate before you begin your climb. Today trek will be through the grassland then gradually into the rainforest where you will spot giraffe, zebra, colobus monkeys and great number of birdlife. You will arrive in Miriakamba in time for evening leisure, dinner and overnight.
  
  Distance: 10km
  
  Hiking Time: 4-6hrs
  
  Habitat: Montane Forest
  
  Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut (3 Meals)

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• Day 3 : Trek through the rainforest to Saddle Hut (3,570m/ 11.712.6ft)

  After a hearty breakfast, your ascent to Saddle Hut begins. Today's walk will be steeper than the earlier day but in a well-maintained path rolls up through the rainforest. Snacks will be served at elephant ridge with a great view of Meru Summit and Mt. Kilimanjaro on the other side. After a short rest, you continue to Saddle Hut (3570m), on a wide col amid the slopes of Meru and Little Meru. At Saddle Hut, you will have hot lunch followed by a short acclimatization trek to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) that offers superb views of Meru's summit, the crater and at the top of the ash cone you will see Kilimanjaro towering in a distance. Later on, return to Saddle hut for early dinner ready for summit day!
  
  Distance: 8km
  
  Hiking Time: 3-5hrs
  
  Accommodation: Saddle Hut (3 Meals)

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• Day 4 : Summit Day! Sunrise ascent of Mount Meru (4,566m/14,980ft) down to Miriakamba Hut

  At 2am you will wake up for quick snacks before you start your final climb steeply to Rhino point (3800m) and furthermore to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566m) on time for sunrise with unlimited possibilities of seeing Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. If the weather permits, you will also have spectacular view of African Plains from the top. 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. As you descend, you will stop at Saddle Hut for brunch and a quick shower if you wish. Later on, descend further down to Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.
  
  Distance: 8km up, 13km down
  
  Hiking Time: 10-12hrs
  
  Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest
  
  Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut (3 Meals)

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• Day 5 : Trekking to Miriakamba Hut (2,516m/8,254ft)

  Enjoy an energetic breakfast before you begin your quick descent down to Momella exit gate. Your descent will be through open grassland and mixed forest, with limitless possibilities of seeing wildlife before reaching Momella Gate.Upon arrival at the gate, we will pick you and transfer you back to your hotel in Arusha.
  
  Distance: 10km
  
  Hiking Time: 2-4hrs
  
  Habitat: Montane Forest

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Meru National Park Permits, hut fees & rescue fees.
• Service of a professional & qualified mountain guide.
• Cook and adequate porters to carry both trip provisions & passenger private bags.
• Oxygen systems and pulse oximeters.
• First Aid Kit.
• 3 square meals daily, The menu includes different soups, garnishes, several types of fish and meat, fresh fruit and vegetables; vegetarian options are available upon request.
• Free walking poles.
• International certificates for a successful ascent.
• Free storage of excess baggage not required on the mountain hike.
• Flying Doctors rescue insurance for the time of the tour with us.

Exclusions

• International airfare and related costs such as personal international travel insurance, visas, and vaccination.
• Accommodation before and after the tour.
• Airport transfer.
• Personal mountain gears.
• Any increase in government taxes that occur prior to the start of your trip.
• Cost of any client-requested itinerary modifications while the trekking is in progress.
• Any expenses of a personal nature such as extra beverages, laundry, etc.
• Tips & gratuities for your mountain crew.
• Any excess luggage more than 15Kg per client while trekking.

Package Start From

• Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa

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