Three Days Mount Meru Trekking Itinerary 

Three Days Mount Meru trekking tours via Momella route is one of the best hiking opportunities in Tanzania as it Includes wildlife spotting along Arusha national park.

 

Mount Meru is the second highest Mountain in Tanzania and the fifth in the African landmass. Climbing Mount Meru in 3 days is a great hike and can be combined with Zanzibar beach holidays or short Tanzania safaris

 

Duration: 2 Nights, 3 days.
Best time to climb: 12 months of the year.

 

3 Days Mount Meru trekking starts when our guide meets you at your hotel or lodge in Arusha city a day before trekking or in the morning for short briefing; gear checking.

 

Please feel free to ask if you will need any transfer or accommodation in
Arusha. 

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3 Days Mount Meru Trekking Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Momella Gate 1500 m – Miriakamba Hut 2500

 

Duration Approx. 5 – 7 hours of hiking,

Vegetation Type: Forest

 

The tour starts after breakfast in your lodge (1400 m) where you drive for about
30 minutes to Ngongongare gate via Usa river town. At the gate your guide will do
all paper work before driving along Arusha National Park with some stops for wildlife spotting, reach Momella gate for final check of equipment. We will be meet by the porters who will carry all the equipment apart from your personal items which you will carry in a small back pack.

 

Now your 3 days Mount Meru trekking will start with pole pole (slowly, slowly) pace. The first day is more or less similar to a walking safari, on the way you may spot some animal
species like reticulated Giraffes, Zebras, Waterbuck and Buffaloes.

 

Since the hiking is inside the park an armed TANAPA ranger will be escorting you all the way to the camp. You may take a long or short route but this will depend on the time of starting, during the hike way you will pass across Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Meru Mountain.

 

You will possibly arrive at Miriakamba Hut (2500 m) before sunset, porters and your chef will have already be there coffee or tea and a hot water for washing will be served. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and the area around.

 

Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m)

 

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut 2,500 m – Saddle Hut 3,500 m

 

Duration: 4 – 5 hours of hiking
Vegetation Type: Forest Zone

 

After breakfast the trek will recommence. Starting off by trekking along the steep path on the forest zone, see various birds and animal along the way. During the hike you will be able to view Mount Meru  and the Ash Tray. We then will reach Saddle Hut which is situated at the alpine desert zone for a hot lunch (but this will depend on your pace).

 

After lunch and some rest, you have an option of an acclimatization hike at Little Meru (3,820 m). This is a good hike with some great views of great Meru and the area around it. This prepares makes you for a night attempt summit for the main Meru Mountain.

 

Early dinner will be served on this day so that you can have enough rest before your midnight summit attempt.

 

Go to sleep as early as possible around 19:00 hrs.

 

Day 3: Saddle Hut 3500 m – Meru Summit Socialist Peak 4,566 m – Miriakamba
2,500 m

 

Duration Approx. 9-12 hours of hiking
Vegetation Type: Alpine desert

 

Wake up at 00:30 after midnight for tea and biscuit before you start your final push to the summit at 01:30 hrs. This final day of your 3 days Mount Meru trekking you will start by trekking on the steep gradient path up to Rhino point at (3800 m) then reach Cobra point at (4,350 m).

 

From there the trekking will be on a rocky ridge in between the Crater and the inner cliffs of Meru Mountain. Reach the summit during the first rays of sun from the East (4,566 m). This early morning window is the best time to view the magestical of Kilimanjaro Mountain. The total cliffs of the crater drops intensely at almost 1000 feet or more.

 

Spending sometime at the summit for pictures, we then start the descent back to Saddle Hut for some rest and afterward continue down to Miriakamba Hut and to Mommella gate for our check out.

The van will already be there waiting to take you back to Arusha or to the airport if flying back home that evening.

If you made it to the summit a certificate for Meru trekking (4,566 m)  you will be presented with a medal, certificate and a T Shirt.

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Three days Mt Meru trekking can be combined with our Tanzania/Serengeti safaris or with a Zanzibar beach holidays or both on request. Please let us know your wishes and
requirements.

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Inclusive:

Two way transfers to and from Arusha National Park.

2 Nights at Miriakamba and Suddle Huts.

Knowledgeable and experience Mountain Guides and Chef.

 All meals while on the Mountain.

All permit and park fees.

TANAPA ranger fees.

Crew park fees and Salaries.

Rescue fee.

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Exclusive:

Arrival; departure transfers (upon request).

Accommodation in Arusha. (Upon request).

Tanzania Visa.

Tips for porters, cook and guide.

All items of personal nature.

 

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