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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.
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.
Momella Gate (1,500m/4,921ft) to Miriakamba Hut (2,514m/8,250ft)
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.
Saddle Hut (3,566m/11,699ft) to Socialist Peak (Summit) (4,566m/14,980ft) to Miriakamba Hut (2,514m/8,250ft)
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.
Miriakamba Hut (2,514m/8,250ft) to Momella Gate (1,500m/4,921ft)
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.
