4 Days Mount Meru Hiking
4 Days Mount Meru Hiking
Mount Meru is the fifth highest mountain peaks in Africa. Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano, it’s located 70 km west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the country of Tanzania. The highest is 4,562 meters above sea level (a.s.l). I t is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day
Its located at Arusha National Park in the Arusha Region in Tanzania. The last eruption was from October to December 1910.
There is only one route used for hiking Mount Meru, why are we hiking Mount Meru? We hike Mount Meru to acclimatize to be ready to hike Mount Kilimanjaro, we use three or four days for this acclimatizing.
Also, you can enjoy a Flora and Fauna on the trail, it’s simple and enjoyable.
Best Time to Visit:
January to December
Ideal Duration:
4–5 days
Top Attractions:
Experience Trekking
Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, where you’ll be greeted by a Aloha Africa representative and transferred to your hotel. After some rest, you’ll receive a comprehensive briefing about the hike, including gear usage, packing tips, and equipment checks.
Begin your hike from Momella Gate through the lush forest zone to Miriakamba Huts. Along the way, enjoy the diverse flora and fauna, including lily flowers, fig trees, warthogs, zebras, monkeys, and giraffes.
Continue your ascent to Saddle Huts, transitioning from the forest zone to the moorland zone. If you’re feeling strong, take an acclimatization hike to Little Meru Peak for additional altitude adjustment.
Start your summit attempt at midnight, navigating steep and challenging sections like Rhino Point and Cobra Point. Reach Socialist Peak by sunrise, then descend back to Saddle Huts for a short rest before continuing down to Miriakamba Huts.
Complete your descent to Momella Gate, enjoying the final views and reflecting on your adventure. Sign out at the gate, receive your Golden Certificate, and transfer back to your hotel for a well-deserved rest. The next day, you’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your departure, marking the end of your unforgettable journey.
- Inclusions
- Arrival and departure transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport/Arusha Airport
- Tents, tables, chairs, private toilet (negotiable), and meals for the whole trip
- Meals for 4 days on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- 3 nights’ accommodation in a hotel (breakfast included)
- Emergency oxygen cylinder and first aid kit medical
- Mineral water for the first day (3 liters each)
- Lunch box for the first day
- Comfortable mountain mattress for sleeping
- All park fees & government taxes
- Exclusions
- Tips for crew team (Tips per porter per day $15, per chef/cooker per day $20, and per guide per day $25)
- Laundry
- Items of nature such as passport, visa, traveler’s etc.
- Personal gear rentals
- Mountaineering insurance
- Lunch, dinner, and drinks at the hotel (before and after the ascent)
Other Package
- Tanzania
Treasures OF Tanzania
Overview:
9 Days, 8 Nights
This 9 day itinerary features several of Tanzania’s most spectacular treasures. Enjoy this exceptional adventure through the country’s most scenic landscapes and richest wildlife areas.
Starting at $10,895/person
- Tanzania
Tanzania Luxury Tented
Overview:
12 Days, 11 Nights
This luxury Tanzania Safari itinerary offers some of our favourite lodges and camps in northern Tanzania’s best wildlife areas . You will spend your first 2 safari nights enjoying the spectacular area
Starting at $13,175/person
- Tanzania
Tanzania Sky Safari
Overview:
10 Days, 9 Nights
In today’s world, time is one of our most precious resources. With this in mind, SkySafari crafts an African safari adventure into an indulgent and convenient experience of a lifetime.