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4 Days and 3 Nights Mount Meru Climbing Tour

By Shagami Kenya Tours and Safaris
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$3,157 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Mount Meru is the best for acclimatisation prior to Mount Kilimanjaro climb; The Mountain is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m. The mountain is located within Arusha National Park, Tanzania's gem. This prime location gives trekkers the chance to spot some of wildlife that inhabits the area.

Activity location

  • Miriakamba Hut
    • Momella, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Arusha
    • Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania

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4 Days and 3 Nights Mount Meru Climbing Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
NZ$3,157.02 x 1 AdultNZ$3,157.02

Total
Price is NZ$3,157.02
With Arusha Accommodation
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • English

Accommodation Arusha : Accommodation at Venus Premier Hotel on Bed and Breakfast
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 am
Price details
NZ$3,904.03 x 1 AdultNZ$3,904.03

Total
Price is NZ$3,904.03

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transfer to/from Arusha National Park
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional, experienced, mountain guides
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry/Admission - Arusha
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Park fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Overnight stays in Mountain Huts
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Accommodation in Arusha ( Can be arranged upon request )
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Sleeping Bag
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arusha (1400m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight Miriakamba Hut
Miriakamba Hut
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
After an early morning breakfast in Arusha (1400m), you will be picked up from your hotel and brought to the Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. At this time, the porters will organise and pack the belongings for the hike while you and your guide register with the Tanzania National Park (TANAPA). You will then begin your ascent in Arusha National Park. The first day of hiking is similar to a walking safari; you should expect to see giraffes, zebras, antelope, buffalo, and potentially elephants near the trail. Due to the high possibility of spotting wildlife, an armed ranger, hired through the National Park, is required to hike with our team for the duration of the hike. As you continue hiking, you will pass the Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Mt. Meru. Upon arriving to Miriakamba Hut (2500m), your chef will prepare a hot dinner and washing water for you. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and overnight.
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Saddle Hut (3500m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Saddle hut
Miriakamba Hut
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast, you will start ascending up the steep trail along the ridge of the saddle. You may see various wildlife along the way! The trail has views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. When you arrive at camp, you have the option of hiking Little Mt. Meru (3820m) with your guide to further acclimate. You will be served an early dinner, so you can receive ample rest before your midnight summit attempt. Get to sleep by 1900!
Day 3: Saddle Hut (3500m) – Summit Attempt (4566m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Dinner and overnight Miriakamba Hut
Miriakamba Hut
  • 7h
  • Admission ticket included
Your guide will wake you at 00:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt at 1:30am. The trail starts off on a steep grade to Rhino Point (3800m) to Cobra Point (4350m). The last hour of the hike you will scamble on a rocky ridge between the crater and inner cliffs of Meru. You will reach the summit of Meru (4565m) at sunrise with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy your views then descend to Saddle Hut for a short break. You will then continue descending to Miriakamba Hut (2500m) for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Arusha (1400m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: No accommodation included on this day.
Arusha
  • 7h
After a long rest and breakfast, we will begin our final descent to Momella gate. We will hike through forest and meadows where it is likely to spot wildlife. At the base of Mt. Meru, you will be greeted by our driver who will take you back to Arusha.

Location

Activity location

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    Miriakamba Hut
    • Momella, Arusha Region, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Arusha
    • Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania

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