Mount Meru Trek 4 Days / 3 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Gate - Marikamba Hut (Full board)

Pass By: Mount Meru, Arusha National Park 00255 Tanzania
Marikamba Hut (Full board)
Elevation (m): (1,387 m to (1,500 m)
Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft) to 3,000 ft )
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Montana Forest
We drive from Arusha to Momella-Gate. After a short registration at the Gate, our walk will begin with a full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants route.

Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut,
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Meals included:
• Dinner: Included
• Breakfast: Included
• Lunch: Included
Accommodation included: Hut-Room

Day 2: Marikamba Hut-Saddle Hut (Full board)

Stop At: Mount Meru, Arusha National Park 00255 Tanzania
Saddle Hut (Full board)
Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 3,570 m
Elevation (ft): 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Habitat: Forest and Moorland
The walk from Miriakamba-Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut, we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset.
Dinner and overnight night at Saddle Hut
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Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Miriakamba Hut

Day 3: Summit Day (Full board)

Stop At: Mount Meru, Arusha National Park 00255 Tanzania
Summit Day (Full board)
Elevation (m): 3,570 m to 4,565m to 2,514m
Elevation (ft): 14,977ft to 11,712 ft to 8,250ft
Distance: 5 km up 13 km down
Hiking Time: 10 – 12 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montana forest.

We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Marikamba Hut.

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included
• Lunch: Included
• Dinner: Included
Accommodation included: Saddle Hut

Day 4: Meriakamba Hut to Momella Gate to Arusha/Moshi (Half board)

Stop At: Arusha National Park, Arusha National Park, Arusha Region
Meriakamba Hut to Momella Gate to Arusha/Moshi (Half board)
Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 1,500 m to 1,387 m
Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft to 4,921ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 2-4 hours
Habitat: Montana Forest

We take a short and fast descent way through open grassland and mixed forest, with a possibility of seeing wildlife before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you at your hotel in Arusha/Moshi.

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Included
• Lunch: Included
Accommodation included: Hotel