Mount Meru – 4 DAYS PACKAGES
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport.
You will be met on time of your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport by our transferring driver who will you welcome and escort you to the waiting vehicle then drive to the Hotel in Arusha, for the rest of the day your trek will start the next day morning. The rest of the day will be spent at the pool relaxing at the hotel or explore the city of Arusha. Your mountain guide will meet you in the evening for briefing on the next morning trek.
DAY 1 – ARUSHA – MOMELLA GATE – MIRIAKAMBA HUTS
You’ll be picked up from your Arusha hotel and transferred to the Momella Gate of Arusha National Park, where you’ll go through the necessary pre-climb formalities.
Today’s hiking takes you across the open grasslands of the park in the company of an armed ranger. As you’re inside a national park, you’ll have an excellent chance of spotting game such as elephants, giraffes, buffalo, monkeys, and much more during the day.
In the afternoon, you’ll begin to climb into the rainforest, where you’ll overnight in the Miriakamba huts.
DAY 2 – MIRIAKAMBA HUTS – SADDLE HUTS
You’ll pass from the lush rainforest and into the more Spartan heath zone today, with giant clumps of heather and other moorland scrub dotting the terrain. Hiking along the ridge of the Mount Meru Crater, you’ll have breathtaking views of both the crater and the Ash Tray.
For those with a little extra energy, there’s the option to ascend to the peak of Little Mount Meru for a
panoramic view of Arusha and its surrounds
DAY 3 – SADDLE HUTS – SUMMIT – MIRIAKAMBA HUTS
You’ll be up very early today. Around midnight, in fact! It’s a steep trail that separates you from the summit of Mt. Meru and your trail takes you via Rhino Point and Cobra Point through volcanic terrain before you finally reach Socialist Point.
From here, you’ll experience a stunning sunset via of Arusha and the surrounding landscape before beginning your descent back to Miriakamba Huts.
You’ll overnight here to get some well-earned rest!
DAY 4 – MIRIAKAMBA HUTS – ARUSHA
It’s a relatively short morning of hiking through the rainforest and back to the Momella Gate.
You’ll be met here by a Miiso Safaris driver and taken to your Arusha accommodations.
Inclusions
• Transport from/to park gate & airport transfer
• Pre & post climb accommodation (B&B) in Arusha
• Park, camping & rescue fees
• Mountain tent & mattress
• Professional English speaking guide(s); porters & cook
• Breakfasts; Lunches; Dinners
• Water; tea and coffee with meals
Exclusions
• Flights
• Lunch & dinner in Arusha
• Travel insurance
• Visa and passport fees
• Increases in park fees where applicable
• Personal equipment
• Sleeping bag
