Mount Meru stands at a height of 4,566 m, and mark as 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 Mount 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: Arrival
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be picked up by Snow Peak Adventure and Safari representative. After greetings you will be transferred to Moshi or Arusha to a designated accommodation for warm shower and overnight.
DAY 2: Momela gate ( 1500 m ) to Miriakamba huts (2500 m )
• Distance : 12 km (Southern route)
• Hiking time : 5-6 hrs
• Altitude gained : 1000m
• Habitat : Montane rainforest
Visitors spend a first night at Miriakamba huts (2500m). From Momella Gate to Miriakamba huts , There are two routes; Southern and Northern routes.
Southern route (road): takes 5-6 hours walk from Momella Gate to Mariakamba huts. Though this route, visitors have chances to see almost all mammals found in the forest including hornbill, Hartlaub’s turaco and birds of pray. It is possible to see several species of butterflies such as Mocker Swallow tailed, Soldier commodores, Blue Swallow tailed, Golden winged forester, Emperor, Mother of pearl, etc.
Visitors will pass through the montane forest where different features such as the Fig Tree Arch, Maio Waterfall, and different kind of vegetation such as Wild mango, Africa olive, Strangler Fig and Wild elder could be seen. At about 2300m the higher montane forest begins. Common trees are Juniper and Podo. The common beautiful wild flowers are Empetient species, Red hot pocker, Orchids, Fire ball lily and Gladiolus.
Northern route: Takes between 3-4 hours from Momella Gate to Mariakamba huts. This is the shorter and steeper route. Along this route the views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Momella Lakes are spectacular. Common mammals along this route are Cape Buffalo, Maasai giraffe, Warthogs, Bushbuck, etc. Present birds are Hartlaub’s turaco, White Fronted Bee Eaters, Fiscal Shrike, Tropical Boubou, Stone chat, variable sun birds and Olive pigeon. Common beautiful wild flowers are Red hot pocker, Blue violet, Cynium, Tubalosum and Gladiolus.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Accommodation : Miriakamba huts
DAY 3: Miriakamba huts ( 2500 m ) to Saddle huts ( 3500 m )
• Distance : 7 km
• Hiking time 4-5 hrs
• Altitude gained : 1000 m
• Habitat : Moorland zone
Along this portion of the route visitors do enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Momella Lakes, Meru crater, Ash cone, Mt. Meru diff and the little Meru. Though the forest, common animals include Buffalo, Bushbuck, Elephant, and Black & White Colobus monkeys
Attractive wild flowers such as Empetient species, Red hot pocker, Orchids, Fire ball lily, Gladiolus, Giant Lobelia, Everlasting flowers (Helcrysum, Senecio and Alchemilla). Common Shrubs are Erica arboreas, Stoebe Kilimandscharica, Leonits nepatifolia, mosses and Lichens. The trail takes the visitors through striking tree species such as Hygenium abyssinica, Nuxia congesta, Podocarpus, and Hypericum tevolutum.
**The ascend of Little Meru is possible even during the afternoon.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Accommodation : Saddle huts
DAY 4: Saddle huts ( 3500 m ) to Meru SUMMIT ( 4566 m ) then down to Miriakamba huts (2500 m )
• Distance : 7 km Ascent/6 km Descent
• Hiking time : 5-6 hrs up/ 4-5 hrs down
• Altitude gained/ lost : 1066 m / 2066 m
• Habitat : High Alpine desert / Montane rainforest
Takes 5-6 hours. This is the place where visitors enjoy the most views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, little Meru, Meru Crater Ash cone, Momella Lakes, Cliff face, Meru summit, Ngorongoro crater highlands, Arusha town, sunrise and sunset.
Klipspringers and mountain Redbucks are seen over rocks. Birds like White naked raven, Beareded vultures, Lammerger, Stone chat, Cliff chat, Alpine swift, can be seen in this higher elevations. While walking along the trail to saddle it is possible to step on wild flowers like Alchemilla, Helicysum, and Iris flowers. The start for the summit is made early in the morning. After reaching the summit at 4566m visitors do walk all the way back to Miriakamba Accommodation Centre.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Accommodation : Miriakamba huts
DAY 5: Miriakamba huts (2500 m )to Momela gate ( 1500 m )
• Distance : 8 km
• Hiking time : 3-4 hrs
• Altitude lost: 1000 m
• Habitat : Montane rainforest
Visitors who went Through the shorter route while ascending, can descend via the longer route or vice versa. Hurrying-up while going down is not advisable. Please take your time to enjoy scenic beauty as well as occasional sightings of game.
Meals : Breakfast and Lunch included
Accommodation : Hotel in Moshi / Arusha
DAY 6: Departure/ Other destinations in Tanzania
Later in the evening you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to board your home bound flight, also Snow Peak Adventure and Safari can organize an affordable Safari trip to one of the best wildlife Parks here in Tanzania such as Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater conservation area
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