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
After arriving at (Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi town thereafter our Mountain experienced guide will come to brief you about the trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Then you will spend overnight and Breakfast in your hotel
DAY 2: Momella Gate (1500m) to Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
• Distance : 12 km Southern route
• Hiking time : 5-6 hrs
• Altitude gained : 1000 m
• Habitat : Montane rainforest
After breakfast, you will depart from your hotel to Momella Gate. You will get to see some places of Moshi and Arusha when you are on the way to the park gate. On arrival you will go through registration formalities, afterward, your first day starts accompanied by an armed ranger. On the way, you will encounter animals such as giraffes, warthogs, buffalos, bushbucks, and lots of bird species. Overnight and dinner at Miriakamba Hut (2500m).
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Accommodation : Miriakamba huts
DAY 3: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) to Saddle Hut (3500m)
• Distance : 6km.
• Hiking time : 4-5 hrs
• Altitude gained : 1000 m
• Habitat : Montane rainforest/ Moorland zone
Around 08:00 am we will start our second-day hike to Saddle Hut. We will pass through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. You will experience amazing views of the Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru can be seen. On the way, you will continue exploring the best wildlife and flowers in the forest. Then after arriving at Saddle Hut you will have hot lunch and rest before acclimatization to little Meru and then back down to the hut for dinner and overnight.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included
Accommodation : Saddle huts ( in the huts )
DAY 4: Saddle Hut (3500m) to Summit (4566m) down to Miriakamba (2500m) then Momella Gate (1500m).
• Distance : 7 km Ascent/ 21 km Descent
• Hiking time : 5-6 hrs up / 5-6 hrs down
• Altitude gained/ Lost : 1066m/ 3066 m down
• Habitat : Summit/ Montane rainforest zone
• Habitat : Moorland/ Summit zone
We will wake up around midnight and have some tea before starting the final ascent. The climb is steep up to Rhino Point (3800m) and onto Cobra Point (4350m). During sunrise, we will be at the top of big Meru (4566m) and you will see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. After taking some pictures we will start the descent to Saddle Hut for a hot lunch and short rest before continuing walking down to Miriakamba and then Momella Gate. After arriving we will sign out at the park gate and drive back to your hotel.
Meals : Breakfast and Lunch included
Accommodation : Hotel in Arusha / Moshi town
DAY 5: Departure / other destination in Tanzania
Later in the evening or the next day, 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 in Tanzania such as Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, or Tarangire National Park.
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