3 Days  Mt. Meru Trekking

Price per person sharing

• Solo – USD 1,331
• Group of 2 – USD 918
• Group of 3 – USD 913
• Group of 4 – USD 833
• Group of 5 – USD  707
• Group of 6 – USD 779
• Group of 7 – USD 776

Itinerary Overview

Mount Meru may be a dormant stratovolcano positioned 70 kilometres (43 mi) west Mt Kilimanjaro inside Tanzania. At a height of 4,562.13 metres (14,968 ft) and is that the fifth highest mountain in Africa. Mount Meru is that the topographic centerpiece of Arusha park . Its fertile slopes rise above the encircling savanna and support a forest that hosts diverse wildlife, including nearly 400 species of birds.

How to get there

• This tour starts and ends in Arusha/Moshi
• Africa Joy Tours as an operator can help select your international flights, but you’ll have to book them yourself.

• Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport near Arusha/Moshi
• A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania.

Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Overland Safaris will arrange a private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha at Green Mountain Hotel, where the rest of the day is at leisure. We stay at the Arusha Green Mountain Hotel, which is beautifully located on the slope of Mt. Meru is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure.
We will gather in the hotel for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
We will also confirm you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

Dinner and overnight at: Green Mountain Hotel: Bed, dinner, and Breakfast-included.

Day 2: Meriakamba Hut (Full Board)

We drive from Arusha to Momela Gate. After a short registration at the Gate, our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply, we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffes, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route.

Dinner and overnight stay at: 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.

Day 3: Saddle Hut (Full Board)

The 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 a 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.

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.

Day 4: Summit Day (Full Board

We start early at around 1:30 a.m. To climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and onto Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise. There is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater.
We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to Arusha at Green Mountain Hotel.

• 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.

Dinner and overnight at: Green Mountain Hotel: Bed, dinner, and Breakfast-included.

Day 5: Depart Arusha (None)

Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport, a private departure transfer is included.

Included

• 2 Nights accommodation in Arusha and three meals a day while on the Mountain.
• Private professional mountain guides
• All Park fees
• Rescue fees
• All meals while on the Mountain
• Arrival and Departure transfers
• Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
• Pulse Oximeters
• Walking Poles
• First aid supplies
• Flying Doctor Service

Excluded

• Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Meals not listed above
• Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
• Tips and any items of personal nature.