3-Day Mount Meru Climbing Itinerary & Price

Itinerary, Price & Inclusions

Mount meru stands tall at 4566m and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania. Mount Meru is located in the Arusha national park and it offers one of the most breathtaking scenery and wildlife diversity compared to any mountain in Tanzania. Meru trek is indeed a challenging trek due to the rocky ridges and its steep ascent to the peak. However, it is one of the best ways to get an experience of high altitude trekking and it also the best way to acclimatize for those who want to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Meru trek takes you through places from where you can get a glimpse of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.

The Tour Highlights

Grade

3 days

Transport

Van

Accommodation

Huts

Food

Full Board

Areas to visit

Arusha - Mount meru

Price from $900/pp

What is Included in This Itinerary

Included

Professional, experienced, mountain guides
All transfers to the mountain and back to your Arusha hotel
Clean, purified drinking water
Sleeping Mattress
Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
Conservation fees (part of park fees)
VAT (18% charged by the Government)
All meals while on the Mountain
Rescue fees (part of park fees)
Accommodation in wooden dormitory style huts
Camping fees (part of park fees)

Excluded

Travel insurance
Liquors, beers and bottled beverages
Hotel (available as an optional addon)
Tips and gratuities
Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)
Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
International and domestic flights
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Tanzania Visa

Day 1: Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut

Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes. Trekkers encounter wildlife like Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Giraffes, and Warthogs during this day. We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut.

Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

Today we trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru. There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle hut. Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut.

Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Saddle Hut to Summit to Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate

We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high. Once done with the meal we start the final ascent to Socialist Peak. This ascent will be steep and we will be making our way through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash cone. There are chances that one might catch a glimpse of wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers over the rocky ridge.

From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba hut.

Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 1500m/4921ft
Distance: 28km/17mi
Hiking Time: 13-14 hours
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Tour Gallery

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