Mount Meru is an active (but dormant) volcanic mountain located in Arusha National Park in Tanzania, is a fantastic adventure that offers stunning scenery and a great acclimatization opportunity for those planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro due to its lower elevation. Mount Meru is Tanzania’s second-highest mountain and the fourth highest mountain in Africa.
Day 0
Arrival
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet a dreamscape Travel representative, and transfer you to Moshi town
where you will spend the first night at the hotel.
Transport: Private transfer (0.8 hour, 41 km)
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 1
Momella Gate (1,500m/4,921ft) to Miriakamba Hut (2,514m/8,250ft)
Activity: Early in the morning, you will have breakfast at the hotel in Moshi afterward you will have a short transfer from the hotel to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. Your journey begins at Momella Gate, where you'll complete park formalities and briefing by the park officials. The hike takes you through lush montane forests and offers glimpses of wildlife.
Hiking Time: Approximately 4-6 hours
Distance: About 10km
Elevation Gain: 1,014m (3,327ft)
Habitat: Montane Forest
Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 2
Miriakamba Hut (2,514m/8,250ft) to Saddle Hut (3,566m/11,699ft)
Activity: Early in the morning breakfast will be served, and you will start ascending the steep trail alongside the ridge of the saddle. You will experience some of the wildlife drama along the trail as ascend continue! From here also you will have spectacular views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray.
Upon arriving at the camp, you have the possible opportunity of hiking Little Mt. Meru (3820m) with your guide to further acclimatize. Early dinner will be served, and have sufficient time to rest around 1900 before your midnight summit attempt.
Hiking Time: Approximately 3-5 hours
Distance: Approximately 8km
Elevation Gain: 1,052m (3,451ft)
Habitat: Montane Forest, Moorland
Accommodation: Saddle Hut
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 3
Saddle Hut (3,566m/11,699ft) to Socialist Peak (Summit) (4,566m/14,980ft) to Miriakamba Hut (2,514m/8,250ft)
Activity: You will wake up around midnight for tea and some snacks and a brief safety check for the summit ascend. At around 1:30 AM, you will then begin your summit attempt.
The trail starts on a steep position from the camp to Rhino Point (3,800m) and then to Cobra Point (4,350m). During the last trekking hour, you will scramble on a rocky ridge stuck between the crater and Meru’s inner cliffs. At sunrise, you will reach the summit of Meru (4566m) with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and the glorious view of Mount Kilimanjaro. After enjoying the views and taking in all the accomplishments we will then start a quick descent to Saddle Hut for a short break afterwards continue descending to Miriakamba Hut (2,514m) for dinner and well-earned overnight sleep.
Hiking Time: Approximately 10-12 hours (including summit)
Distance: Approximately 5-6km to the summit, then 13km descent
Elevation Gain: 996m (3,268ft) ascent to the summit, then significant descent
Habitat: Alpine Moorland, Summit Zone, Montane Forest
Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4
Miriakamba Hut (2,514m/8,250ft) to Momella Gate (1,500m/4,921ft)
Activity: Descend through the montane forest back to Momella Gate, where you'll complete your trek. At the base of Mt. Meru, the Momella gate, cars will be waiting and you will have a short transfer back to the hotel In Moshi.
Hiking Time: Approximately 2-3 hours
Distance: About 6km
Elevation Loss: 1,014m (3,327ft)
Habitat: Montane Forest
Accommodation: Hotel
Departure
After a much-needed nights rest, we will bid you goodbye. If you have arranged airport transfers with us or a safari / Zanzibar trip, we will collect you in the morning for your onward journey.
Transport: Private transfer (0.8 hour, 41 km)
Meals included: Breakfast
Trekking Cost:
NOTE: Additional day on mountain costs extra of $250/person
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