Mount Meru 

4 Day Mt Meru Trekking Tour

At a height of 4,566 m, Mount Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania and the fifth highest on the African Continent. Its distinct appearance was formed around 250 000 years ago by a tremendous volcanic eruption that destroyed the entire eastern flank, leaving a horseshoe-shaped crater. Not only does Mt Meru boast impressive views and diverse vegetation, it also gives you the chance to see some wildlife in the form of a walking safari. On your trek you might come across large game such as giraffes, buffaloes, baboons, elephants, antelopes and colobus monkeys. As the vegetation changes from dense mountain rainforest into heather and moorland and finally alpine desert, the frequency of animals you will see becomes scarcer, shifting your focus from animals to landscape. You will be accompanied by an armed park ranger on your tour.

Day 1 Arusha – Momella Gate (1,500 m) – Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m)

In the morning you will be met at your hotel and after a briefing about your upcoming trek start the scenic drive to Arusha National Park. Arriving at the gate, your guide will complete the registration forms and gather the hiking team before you will start your journey up Mount Meru accompanied by an armed park ranger. Walking through the grasslands towards the acacia forest on the southern route, you might spot giraffes and buffaloes lazily grazing on the lush vegetation. After roughly 2 hours you will reach the Maio Falls, where you can stretch your legs and enjoy a picnic lunch. Thereafter the journey continues through the “fig tree arch”, an unusual tree formation created by the wild fig Ficus Thonningii. Another two hours of hiking takes you to Miriakamba Hut where afternoon tea and snacks await you. The night will be spent at the Miriakamba Hut.
Lunch; Dinner

Day 2 Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m) – Saddle Hut (3,550 m)

After breakfast you will continue on wooden steps along a steep track. The shift in altitude brings about a noticeable drop in temperature and walking may seem easier. The low hanging clouds often shrouds the rainforest in mist, creating a moody atmosphere in the lush vegetation. Your uphill trek will take you to “Mgongo wa Tembo” (elephant back) at a height of 3,200 m after approximately 2 hours, where you can take in the scenery and rest, before heading onward to Saddle Hut (3,550 m). On the way you will see the vegetation changing from rainforest to heather and moorland. After reaching Saddle Hut you can opt to hike to Little Meru (3,820 m), a 1 to 1½ hours hike from where you will have a fantastic view over Arusha National Park and Kilimanjaro about 80 km away. A warm meal and an early night awaits you back at Saddle Hut as your wake-up call will be just after midnight.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Day 3 Saddle Hut (3,550 m) – Socialist Peak (4,562 m) – Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m)

You will be awakened with a small snack and warm tea, after which you will start your final ascent. Headlamps light your way as you follow the trail through bush land to Rhino Point (3,821 m). The path becomes more challenging and occasionally climbing will be required. Following the crater rim, you will walk on frozen volcanic ash and rocks, before reaching the summit, Socialist Peak, in about 4 – 5 hours. Standing at the peak you will enjoy the breath-taking view of the sun rising above Mt Kilimanjaro as well as have a fantastic view of Mt Meru’s crater with its steep sides and the “ash cone” in the middle. After taking a few deep fresh breaths you will start your descent on the same route back to Saddle Hut (3,550 m) where you can recuperate with hot soup and tea. Once rested, you will continue the descent to Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m). Tired and happy you will have your evening meal and doze off with the views of the day filling your thoughts.
Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Day 4 Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m) – Momella Gate (1,500 m)

After breakfast you will start your final stretch on the so-called “northern route back to Momella gate. On this 2 to 3 hour trek you will once again have the chance to see giraffes, buffaloes elephants as well as the black and white colobus monkeys. Arriving at the gate you will say farewell to your hiking crew and be taken back to Arusha.
Breakfast
Note: The summit stage contains a few easy but unsecured climbing passages. A good head for heights and surefootedness are absolutely necessary. In adverse weather conditions (heavy rain, icy rocks or thick fog) the park ranger can call off the summit attempt. We do not advise to climb Mt Meru in the rainy season in April and May.

Items included:

• Mount Meru trekking according to the itinerary
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Mountain crew (cook & porters)
• Park ranger
• Meals according to the itinerary
• Drinking water
• Overnight stays in lodges and mountain huts
• All national park fees
• All mentioned transfers

Items excluded:

• Sleeping bag
• Flights
• Optional activities
• Alcoholic and soft drinks
• Visa fees
• Tips
• Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
• Travel insurance

MOUNT MERU CLIMBING SAFARI -4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS

MOUNT MERU CLIMBING SAFARI -4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS
Mount Meru in Arusha National park has an altitude of 4566m and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania. This mountain is dormant volcano and it offers a magnificent view of the imposing Mt. Kilimanjaro and the spectacular Rift Valley for visitors who climb Mt. Meru. Also the area hosts the very big variety of species of birds, both resident and migrant, the best months is September until April for the migrant birds to be seen.

Day 1: Transfers to Momella gate(alt.2100m) registration of the

climb, thereafter start climbing up to Miriamkamba hut(alt.2541m) for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Climbing to the big valley then to saddle hut alt.3570 later back

to saddle hut for dinner and overnight. A hike up to the little Meru is done

in the late afternoon hrs.

Day 3: Final ascent to the Meru peak 4566m,descend down to saddle hut

then to Miriakamba hut for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Walk slowly to Momella gate arrival by 10:30am and transfers to

Arusha town

Mount Meru Climbing, Arusha, Tanzania 4 Days, 3 Nights

MOUNT MERU

Here below is Tanzania reasonable climbing rates to make sure the price cover Governments entrance fee, Concession Fees, Camping fees, Crater service fee, Hut fees, climbing rescue fees, Mountain Guide fees, Porters fee, Cook fees, Lodge bills where applicable, and all tax bills.

Cost For  Mount Meru climbing will be as follows;

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS:
Cost Per Person = 700$

Round trip transportation between Arusha and Kilimanjaro Trail head/Gate.
3 meals per day while trekking, either vegetarian or non-vegetarian
Guided and Assistant Guide, Cook, porter, salary
Nighttime accommodation in camps or huts, depending on route, while trekking
First night/last night bed-and-breakfast accommodations in Arusha Crown Hotel
All park fees

Not Included in the Price:-

Meals not outlined in the regular itinerary
Tips for guides and porters
Airfares and airport taxes
International visas for Tanzania
Medical/evacuation trip insurance
2 ways Transfer from/to Kilimanjaro Airport/Complementary – Not in price list.

NOTE:

Please call us for the special rate when you have one person who are going on trekking. Extra day will be 190$ per person.

INCLUSIVE:

Park entrance fee, Hut/Camp fee, Rescue fee, Park commission, Park Ranger, Guide ,Porters, Transfer to/from Momella Gate, and three meals per day while on treks.

EXCLUDED:

Climbing gears, drinking water, visa, first aid kit, alcohol, accommodation in town, film, camera, gratuity, and personal spending money are not included in the price.

NOTE:

Officially a single porter is required to carry a maximum of 25 kilograms (about 55 pounds); 20 kg (44 pounds) consisting of the tourist’s baggage while the other 5 kg (11 pounds) being the porter’s own luggage. This load is supposed to go lower after each stop over, because much of the contents are food which gets consumed at particular spots during the hiking expedition. The Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources and TATO reportedly agreed that daily allowances for each porter should be 16,400/= Tanzania shillings (about $10 U.S.D) for the Mount Kilimanjaro route’s and Mount Meru. These figures are to be multiplied by six climbing days at the end of which a porter is expected to pocket USD 60$ at the End. The cook 90$ and Mountain Guide 120$ per each Guide. [T.Shs Rate is between 1,640/= – 1,660/=] for each 1 USD.

Our Rates are standard and our service is of high quality and hereby takes this opportunity to introduce ourselves to your fabulous selves seeking for consideration to be your agent to ground handlers in Tanzania.

Our guides are of Linguistics and most of them speak English, French, Spanish, Italian and Germany. We use a fleet of standard Land cruisers and extended land cruiser for our safari both in Arusha and Kilimanjaro Tanzania.

4 Day Mt Meru Trekking Tour

4 Day Mt Meru Trekking Tour

At 4,566 m Mt Meru is the fifth highest mountain on the African continent and the second highest in Tanzania. About 250,000 years ago, a massive volcanic eruption blew away the entire eastern flank of the mountain and left it with the distinctive appearance it has today. The Mt Meru ascent passes through many different vegetation zones. The dry forest of the lower region changes to a dense mountain rainforest, which then turns into scrubland. Closer to the summit, vegetation becomes less and less and gives way to alpine terrain.
As the vegetation changes so does the wildlife. During the ascent, you might come across large game such as giraffes, buffaloes, baboons, colobus monkeys and antelopes. To be safe, it is obligatory to be accompanied by an armed park ranger on your tour.

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MT. MERU CLIMBING

MT. MERU