4-Days Mount Meru Hike



Description
This is a great substitute for the more strenuous Mt. Kilimanjaro trek! The paths travel through Arusha National Park and provide stunning vistas from beginning to conclusion. Look for giraffes, buffaloes, and black and white colobus monkeys as you start your journey—what a fantastic way to start your journey!
Iternary
• You’ll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.
You will be welcomed and taken to Karibu Heritage House as soon as you arrive at the airport in Kilimanjaro or Arusha. A fascinating option for an Arusha city tour, depending on your time, is to see the famous art gallery (Cultural Heritage), the local market, the lovely Maasai Market.
Main Destination: Arusha (City)
• Budget hotel located in or near Arusha
Meals & Drinks:
• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Accomodation
Karibu Heritage House
Destination
Arusha (City)
We will proceed on a drive from Arusha to Arusha National Park Gate, where a brief registration will take place. A committed armed ranger will accompany us on our stroll. We will have the amazing chance to see a variety of exotic species along the trip, including antelopes, giraffes, elephants, zebras, and monkeys. On the hike, we might even see elephants. We'll end the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Miriakamba Hut.
• Elevation: 1,387m to 1,500m (4,921ft to 8,250ft)
• Distance: 10 km
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest
Main Destination: Mount Meru
Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks
Accomodation
Miriakamba Hut
Destination
Mount Meru
Despite being short, the hike from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle behind Little Meru is quite steep. We'll take our time as we follow the ridge, which provides stunning views of the majestic Ash Cone and the Meru Crater. A delicious lunch is waiting for you in Saddle Hut, and those who are up for the challenge can make the short ascent to Little Meru's summit (3,820m), which offers breathtaking views right before sunset. We're going to Saddle Hut for dinner and overnight.
• Elevation: 2,514m to 3,570m (8,250ft to 11,712ft)
• Distance: 8 km
• Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
•Habitat: Moorland
Main Destination: Mount Meru
Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks
Accomodation
Saddle Hut
Destination
Mount Meru
We leave early at 12:30 a.m. and start a strenuous ascent to Rhino Point (3,800m) and then on to Cobra Point (4,350m). When we arrive at the peak (4,566m), we are welcomed by the magnificent sunrise and have the opportunity to see Kilimanjaro Peak peeking through the clouds. You reach the peak after a final, exhilarating ascent along a small ridgeline that separates the crater's sloping outside wall from its precipitous interior cliffs.
After enjoying the occasion and taking pictures to preserve the memories, you will start the journey back to Saddle Hut. You'll consider how wonderful the mountain scenery is and how successful it was to reach the summit.
You will have breakfast and a well-earned rest when you return to Saddle Hut. After that, you will continue your descent to Miriakamba, where you will have lunch before going on. In order to relieve your fatigue, we will drive you back from Miriakamba Hut to the hotel, where you may enjoy the forest wind and watch wildlife.
• Saddle Hut to Summit:
• Elevation: 3,570m (11,712ft) to 4,566m (14,977ft)
•Distance: 5 km
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert
• Summit to Miriakamba Hut:
• Elevation: 4,566m (14,977ft) to 2,514m (8,250ft)
• Distance: 13 km
• Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
• Habitat: Montane Forest
Main Destination: Mount Meru
Meals & Drinks:
• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks
End of Tour
We'll arrive at Momella Gate by mid-afternoon, when you'll receive a summit certificate. After that, we'll drive you back to your Arusha hotel.
• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost
• You can be dropped at the airport
Accomodation
No accommodation (End of Tour)
Destination
Mount Meru
PRICES | ||||||
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1 People | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | |
Price Per Person (USD) | 1310 | 1170 | 1050 | 990 | 940 | 890 |
Price Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A professional driver/guide
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All flights during the tour
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Roundtrip airport transfer
- • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Price Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
What to Expect
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