3 Days Mount Meru Climbing
Description.
Climb the amazing peak of mount meru the fifth highest mountain in Africa, the second mountain in Tanzania after Kilimanjaro. Located in Arusha just 27 km from arusha town, at its 4566 m offers spectacular view of Kilimanjaro when the day is clear. The trail begins at Momella gate and takes you to explore the plants and animals on the way to Miriakamba Hut 2500m. the following day will ascend to Saddle hut to prepare to summit at midnight then back to Miriakamba for little rest before walking back to Momella gate and driven back to Arusha.
Day1 : To Momella gate then to Miriakamba Hut.
After breakfast in the Morning transfer to Arusha park at Momella gate, after registration the first day hiking will start accompany by licensed guides, 1 arm park ranger, cooker and porters, this day hiking it is similar like walking safaris several animal on the way, you will pass through ngarenanyki river, waterfall at the base of mount meru, arrive at Miriakamba hut (2500m) enjoy the beautifull sunset at late evening before dinner and overnight.
Walking duration: 5-7 hours
Day2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut (3500m).
After breakfast you will start ascending to the steep trail along the ridge of the saddle, you might also spot various wild animals on the way. The view of mount meru and the ash tray is amazing, after arrive at the camp you will have an option of hiking to the little meru (3820m) with your guides for more acclimatization, after an early dinner you will have an ample rest before attempt ascending to the summit at midnight.
Walking duration: 3-5 hours
Day3: Saddle Hut to Summit (4566m). Then to Momella gate to Arusha.
Starting at just midnight at 00:30, you will have tea and biscuits with you and then begin hiking to the summit attempt at 1:30am the trail starts off on a steep grade to rhino point (3800m) to cobra point (4350m), the last
hour of the hiking will be on a rocky ridge between the crater and inner cliff of meru mountain, reach at the summit at (4566m) at sunrise with spectacular views of meru ash tray and Kilimanjaro mountain, after enjoy
the view you will descend to Miriakamba hut, take a little rest then start walking down to the gate then transfer to Arusha at your accommodation.
Walking Duration: 12-16 hours
INCLUDES:
- Transportation to & from the Mount meru gate.
- Park entry fees,
- Camping fees
- Rescue fees
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters
- 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain, hot drinks and snacks
- Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek
- Hot water for washing
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro
- National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (TLTO And TATO)
- Government taxes
- Portable oxygen tank & ox meter
NOT INCLUDED:
- Travel insurance
- Flights .Arrival & departure Accommodations.
- Laundry (Available at hotel)
- Personal items and toiletries
- Surcharge for online payment of balance (5%) (included alredy)
- Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the
mountain http://www.kiliporters.org/tipping_recommendations.php