3 Days - Meru
Mount Meru is the second highest mountain of Tanzania (4,566m). Its towering over Arusha National Park. This volcano was born around 500,000 years ago and its first eruption exploded on the eastern side. The last eruption was in 1910. In addition to that Mount Meru has one of the deepest craters (over 1500 meter).
Mount Meru is a great adventure by itself. The climb up to the peak traverses several climatic zones and offers diverse landscapes. Lying within Arusha National Park the lower reaches are amazingly rich in wildlife. When do you get the opportunity to do a walking safari whilst hiking a big mountain? You can see different animals like: Buffaloes, antelopes, monkeys, giraffes and even if you are lucky elephants. This is also the reason why an armed ranger is going to escort you.
DAY 1
Early in the morning we drive from Arusha to the first gate for checking visa and permits. From there you will be taken to the Momella Park Gate from where you trek will start. The trail starts through forest where you see waterfalls, wildlife and very old trees. Today we hike from Momella gate to Mariakamba hut. It’s a 5-6 hours hike. (2500 m)
DAY 2
On the second day you hike to Saddle Hut. (3550 m). The air will get cooler and you may feel slightly more out of breath as the air gets thinner. You will arrive Saddle Hut in 3-4 hours. Lunch will be at the camp and here we have short hike for having nice views but also for your body to acclimatise.
DAY 3
Early in the morning we wake up around 1 am ready for going up to the summit. Starting time will be around 2 am and it’s about 3-4 hours climb to the top. You will reach the top just before sunrise. The views will be spectacular. After summit we come back to the camp for a short break and having lunch before starting going down to the gate. Ones at the gate our driver will pick you up to bring you back to Arusha.
- Quality, waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
- Professional, experienced, mountain guides and porters
- All Park fees, Airport transfers and rescue fees
- All meals while on the mountain
- Quality Mess tents
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Fair and ethical treatment of porters
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Laundry (available at hotel)
- Visa fees
- Tips for guides, porters and cooks.
- Medical kit
- Emergency oxygen
- Oximeter