Mount meru Climbing

Mount Meru

Introducing Africa Safaris runs professionally organized and led Mt Meru hikes. Meru is often overlooked as many people aim for Kilimanjaro. However, as a pre Kilimanjaro acclimatization trip, or those that are looking to add another beautiful high altitude peak to their portfolio of peaks, it comes very highly recommended!

Why this itinerary?

A beautiful mountain to hike, great for pre-Kilimanjaro acclimatization or as part of a trilogy of East Africa's highest peaks. Also superb pre safari for hikers or the adventurous.

Description

A 4 day hike to the summit of Mt Meru through verdant afromontane forest into high altitude alpine desert with stunning views of a dormant volcano.

Highlights

Signs and possible sightings of wildlife on foot, afro montane forest, less busy than Kilimanjaro, excellent bird life and game drives in Arusha National Park. One of the most under rated hikes in Tanzania, East Africa.

DAY 1 - ARUSHA

On arrival you are personally met by one of our representatives and transferred to Arusha to a well appointed hotel. In the afternoon there is a full briefing with the climbing officer from Introducing Africa Safaris and your guide. Stay overnight at the Charity Hotel on B/B basis.

DAY 2 – ARUSHA-MIRIAKAMBA

Around 08hr30 your hotel and transfer to Arusha National Park. At the Momella gate we finish registration formalities before setting off with your guide and armed ranger - there is abundant wildlife in the forests! The forest section is especially scenic with strangler figs and the possibility of seeing buffalo grazing in one of the clearings. In the late afternoon we reach a viewpoint before heading onto Miriakamba hut for dinner. Stay overnight Miriakamba hut on F/B basis.

DAY 3 –MIRIAKAMBA- SADDLE HUT

We set off from Miriakamba initially still in the forest zone but in a few hours as we reach Saddle hut for lunch in the alpine desert zone. In the afternoon a walk to the summit of Little Meru can be taken for stunning views before heading back to Saddle Hut for dinner. Stay overnight at Saddle Hut on F/B basis.

DAY 4 –SUMMIT- MIRIAKAMBA

We rise early and our hard work is rewarded at dawn as the sun rises to the East. Kilimanjaro is normally clearly seen from here and the sheer cliffs of the crater fall dramatically 1000 feet or more. We return back and after some brunch at Saddle Hut, we continue down to Miriakamba hut for dinner. Stay overnight at Miriakamba hut on F/B basis.

DAY 5 – MIRIAKAMBA-ARUSHA

The final section takes up to 3 hours to return to our vehicles where we say farewell to our crew and have time for a short picnic lunch and game drive before returning to Arusha for a well deserved shower. Stay overnight at the hotel in Arusha on B/B basis.

Includes:

Trained mountain trekking guides (1 guide to 2 clients)

All relevant Park fees & rescue fees

all accommodation as described in the itinerary

Transfers as described in the itinerary

Drinks on the hike (potable water, tea, coffee & hot chocolate)

Excludes:

International flights

Entry visas

Gratuities

Items of a personal nature

Alterations to this itinerary (i.e. if different accommodations and services are provided then the price will most likely vary up or down)

Airport departure taxes (unless stated)

Laundry