Mount Meru is situated in the core of Arusha Park, and it is 50 miles west of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Mount Meru is a monstrous well of lava, achieving (4,565 meters). The trek fills in as a perfect get ready for Mt. Kilimanjaro because of its altitude acclimatization and climbing separations. This trek is additionally equipped towards hikers that lean toward fewer groups and a difficult climb. Hikers must climb the mountain with a Ranger because of the wide scope of wildlife living on the mountain.

The Route

Day 1-4
Start

Arusha

Day 1
Momela Gate (Mt. Meru)
Day 2

Saddle Hut

Day 3

Summit Then Miriakamba Hut

Day 4

Momela Gate

End

Arusha

Tour Features

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    Shared tourYou will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per group
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    Budget tourThis budget tour includes mountain huts
  • Departure Date
    Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day

Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking Guide

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Day 1

Arusha to Momela Gate to Miriakamba Hut

Day one of 4 Days Mount Meru Climb, Starting from Momela Gate, the track passes through open grassland with cape buffalo and warthogs. With luck, you may also see giraffe and elephants. Continue a steady climb through montane forest. You can have your lunch at the famous? Fig tree? After lunch, the trek continues through less dense forest, Read More

Meals : (Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut

Day 2

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut, Afternoon hike to Little Meru

Day two of 4 Days Mount Meru Climb, The walk from Miriakampa Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a steep-sustained climb all the way. Starting through beautiful and lush montane forest, the path continues beyond the halfway point of Elephant Back Ridge and carries on uphill through the giant heather and other moorland vegetation to reach Saddle Hut for lunch. Read More

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Saddle Hut

Day 3

Summit & Descend to Miriakamba Hut

Day three of 4 Days Mount Meru Climb, Summit day, has an early start at around 12:00AM. There is a 1 hour steep climb to Rhino Point (3,800m / 12,467ft), then the path continues along a ridge of ash and rock to reach Cobra Point (4,350m / 14,272ft). The summit of Socialist Peak (4,566 m) is an hour further on a steep path with magnificent views of Kilimanjaro. Read More

Meals : (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) Included

Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut

Day 4

Hike to Trail Head, to Arusha

Last day of 4 Days Mount Meru Climb, There are two ways down from here. You can descend the route you came up or walk down the jeep road, which descends to the lower crater floor. You pass through the well-known Fig Tree Arch and can visit an impressive waterfall hidden in a ravine not far from the road. Read More

Meals : (Breakfast & Lunch ) Included

Accommodation: No Accommodation

Start datesJan 1 - Dec 31, 2023Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2024
Single Person (1 tent)$1,166$1,166
2+ people (sharing tents)$905$905

What is Included / Excluded in the Price

Included

  • Park entry fees
  • Professional and Friendly Mountain Guide
  • Assistant Mountain Guide
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All Taxes | VAT
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Camping equipment
  • Sleeping Mats
  • Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees
  • Professional Cook and Porters
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew
  • Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
  • Hot water for washing
  • Emergency first-aid kit
  • Mountain tents

Excluded

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Visa fees
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Optional activities
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Domestic Flights
  • Sleeping bag
  • Personal trekking gears

Mt. Kilimanjaro Trekking Guide

  • Kilimanjaro Packing List
  • What to Expect on a Trekking
  • Booking Terms and Conditions

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