Mount Meru 4 Days Trekking

Mount Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania, stands at an altitude of 4566 meters above sea level inside Arusha National Park. Meru has one route to the top and can also be attempted for 3 days. Most alpines uses Meru for acclimatization before the Kilimanjaro climb. Unlike Kilimanjaro when you are climbing the Mount Meru you have to be escorted by an armed ranger(s) You will enjoy the walking safari as you pass the groups of African buffaloes, Zebras, Black and white colobus monkeys.

DAY 1: ARRIVE IN TANZANIA.
Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We will arrange a private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha Green Mountain Hotel, where the rest of the day is at leisure. We stay at Arusha Green Mountain Hotel, which is beautifully located on the slope of Mt. Kilimanjaro and is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure.
We will gather in the hotel for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
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 giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route.
Dinner and overnight night 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 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 night 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 on to 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 Meriakamba Hut.
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: 10 – 12 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.
DAY 5: MERIAKAMBA HUT TO MOMELLA GATE TO ARUSHA (FULL BOARD)
We take a short and fast descent way through open grassland and mixed forest, with the possibility of seeing wildlife before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning.
The returning transfer will be waiting at the Momella Gate to pick up you to Arusha at Safari Lodge.
Elevation(m): 2,514 m to 1,500 m to 1,387 m
Elevation(ft): 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft to 4,921ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 2-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Dinner and overnight at Green Mountain Hotel: Bed, dinner and Breakfast-included.
DAY 6: DEPART ARUSHA (NONE)

Included

• Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
• 18% VAT on tour fees & services
• Accommodation in wooden cabins on the mountain
• -29C Extreme Limit Sleeping Bags
• Double layered Sleeping Mats
• Transportation to & from the mountain gate
• Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters
• 3 meals daily while on the mountain
• Pre & Post Trek accommodation  on Bed & Breakfast Basis
• 2- way shared airport transfers

Excluded

• International flight in / out to Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
• Tanzanian Visa (USD $95)
• Your meals in Arusha, except provided breakfast at the hotel.
• Items of personal expenses: laundry, telephone, satellite phone, internet access, beverages, etc.
• Travel insurance that also covers trekking to altitudes up to 6000m as well as medical evacuation from the mountains.
• Rescue costs or other cost due to the abandonment of the group. (Individual transfer, helicopter flight, extra nights, meals, extra costs for changes in your flight tickets etc.)
• Personal equipment and all trekking gear.
• Sleeping bag.
• Liabilities of loss, theft and damages.
• Tips to mountain crew.
• Recommendation per day:
• porter is from USD $6,
• assistant guide / cook from USD $12,
• guides from USD $20.
• porter = approximately 1 : 4-5 on Kilimanjaro trek)
• Any other service not detailed as included in the paragraph above