Mt Meru Trekking

Tour Overview

Nothern Circuit, Tanzania

Excellent

800 Review

Duration

Daily Tour

Tour Type

6 Days

Group Size

30 People

Languages

Any Language

Overview

Mount Meru (4,568 m) in Arusha National Park is ideal for acclimatization before climbing Kilimanjaro, offering stunning scenery and wildlife spotting opportunities.

Highlights
  • Please note that our itinerary is fully flexible and can be adjusted to suit your preferences and requirements.

  • TThis quotation is provided for reference only. No reservations or arrangements have been confirmed on your behalf. Final bookings are subject to your approval and availability at the time of confirmation.

  • All quoted prices are current but may change due to factors beyond our control, such as park fees or hotel and airline rates. We reserve the right to update the quotation if confirmation is not received within 14 working days.

Destination Nothern Circuit
Depature Arusha
Departure Time 10.00AM
Return Time 10.00PM
Included
  • 2 Nights’ accommodation in Arusha or Moshi 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
  • First aid supplies
Excluded
  • First aid supplies
  • 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
Travel With Bus
Rating

4.9

Excellent
  • Accommodation
  • Transport
  • Comfort
  • Hospitality
  • Food
Overview

Mount Meru (4,568 m) in Arusha National Park is ideal for acclimatization before climbing Kilimanjaro, offering stunning scenery and wildlife spotting opportunities.

  • 01
    DAY 1 : ARRIVE IN TANZANIA
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) and transfer to Arusha Merves Hotel. Enjoy leisure time, attend a pre-climb briefing, equipment check, and confirm travel insurance and medical coverage.

    • Dinner and overnight:Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner and Breakfast-included
  • 02
    DAY 2 : Meriakamba Hut (FULL BOARD)
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    Drive from Arusha to Momela Gate, complete registration, then begin a guided walk with armed rangers, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, and antelopes along the way.

    • Dinner and overnight:Miriakamba Hut.
    • Distance covered: 10 km
    • Distance covered: 10 km
    • Habitat: Montane Forest.
  • 03
    Day 3 : Saddle Hut (FULL BOARD)
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    Hike from Miriakamba Hut to the Saddle below Little Meru, enjoying spectacular views of Meru Crater and Ash Cone. After lunch, optionally climb Little Meru (3,820 m) for stunning sunset vistas.

    • Dinner and overnight:Saddle Hut
    • Distance covered: 8 km
    • Approx. time taken: 3-5 hours
    • Habitat: Forest and Moorland
  • 04
    Day 4 : Summit Day (FULL BOARD)
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    Begin an early ascent at 1:30 a.m., climbing to Rhino Point (3,800 m) and Cobra Point (4,350 m) to reach Mount Meru’s summit (4,566 m) for sunrise, with possible views of Kilimanjaro. After brunch at Saddle Hut, descend back to Miriakamba Hut.

    • Distance covered: 5 km up 13 km down
    • Approx. time taken: 10-12 hours
    • Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.
  • 05
    Day 5 : Meriakamba Hut To Mommela Gate To Arusha (FULL BOARD)
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    Descend into the Great Barranco, then climb the steep Barranco Wall. Pass under Heim and Kersten glaciers, continue through arid scree to Karanga Valley, and proceed to Barafu Camp.

    • Dinner and overnight:Arusha Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner and Breakfast-included.
    • Distance covered: 10 km
    • Habitat: Montane Forest.
    • Habitat: Montane Forest.
  • 06
    Day 6 : Depart Arusha
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport, a private departure transfer is included. E-mail us at any time to discuss your trip and get an accurate quotation.

    • Distance covered: 13.4km / 8.3mi
    • Time taken: 12 – 15 hours
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  • 07
    Day 7 : TREK MILLENNIUM CAMP (3790M) TO MWEKA GATE (1630M)
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    A gentle trek takes us down through the rainforest to Mweka Gate, where we complete park formalities and receive certificates, which you can hang up with pride! We are then met by our vehicles and return to the hotel in Moshi, where you can treat yourself to a welcome shower (and a cold beer or two!) before our big celebration. Overnight at the Weru Weru River Lodge (or alternative).

    • Distance covered: 12.1km / 7.5mi Approx.
    • Time taken: 6 hours
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  • 08
    Day 8 : DEPART TANZANIA
    10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

    The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport. * We also welcome you spare an hour of your day to plant a tree, as part of our environmental conservation efforts in the Kilimanjaro region. Safari and Zanzibar add-ons are available if you wish to continue exploring Tanzania

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
    • End of Tour
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