3 Days Mount Meru Climbing - Momela Route
Meru Trekking
Mount Meru is one of Africa's highest and most beautiful volcanic mountain, standing at 4566m. It is located within Arusha National Park. The route to the summit passes through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone and moorland. Finally, the summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater and Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.
Upon arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred for overnight accommodation at your hotel. Your head guide will meet you for tour briefing, gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need before starting the climb.
ARRIVAL DAY
On the arrival day, you will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi town/Arusha town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. The missing gear can be rented on this day.
DAY 1: Moshi/Arusha – Miriakamba Hut
Duration: 5-7 hours of hiking
After an early morning breakfast at your hotel in Moshi/Arusha, you will be picked up from your hotel and brought to the Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. At this time, the porters will organize and pack the belongings for the hike while you and your guide register with the Tanzania National Park (TANAPA). You will then begin your ascent in Arusha National Park. The first day of hiking is similar to a walking safari; you should expect to see giraffes, zebras, antelope, buffalo, and potentially elephants near the trail. Due to the high possibility of spotting wildlife, an armed ranger, hired through the National Park, is required to hike with our team for the duration of the hike. As you continue hiking, you will pass the Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Mt. Meru. Upon arriving to Miriakamba Hut (2500m), your chef will prepare a hot dinner and washing water for you. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and overnight.
DAY 2:Miriakamba Hut – Saddle Hut
Duration: 3-5 hours of hiking
After breakfast, you will start ascending up the steep trail along the ridge of the saddle. You may see various wildlife along the way! The trail has views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. When you arrive at camp, you have the option of hiking Little Mt. Meru (3820m) with your guide to further acclimate. You will be served an early dinner, so you can receive ample rest before your midnight summit attempt. Get to sleep by 1900.
DAY 3: Saddle Hut – Summit Attempt – Miriakamba Hut
Duration: 10-12 hours of hiking
Your guide will wake you at 00:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your 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 hike you will scamble on a rocky ridge between the crater and inner cliffs of Meru. You will reach the summit of Meru (4565m) at sunrise with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy your views then descend to Saddle Hut for a short break. You will then continue descending to Miriakamba Hut (2500m) for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4: Miriakamba Hut – Arusha/Moshi
Duration: 2-3 hours of hiking
After a long rest and breakfast, we will begin our final descent to Momella gate. We will hike through forest and meadows where it is likely to spot wildlife. At the base of Mt. Meru, you will be greeted by our driver who will take you back to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi.
DEPARTURE DAY
The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight back home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore nearby town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.
Kilimanjaro climb tour, Wildlife Safari tour, Zanzibar trip and other add-ons are available if you wish to continue exploring Tanzania.
$1800 per person when 1 person travels alone
$1400 per person when 2 – 4 persons travel together
$1200 per person when 5 – 7 persons travel together
$900 per person when 8 – 15 persons travel together
For a more accurate estimate, it's best to contact us directly and discuss your specific requirements and budget. We can provide you with a detailed quote based on your itinerary, group size, and preferred level of comfort.
-Transport to/from Arusha National Park
-Overnight stays in mountain huts
-Two nights accommodations before and after climb
-Professional, experienced, mountain guides:
-All Park fees
-Rescue fees
-All meals while on the Mountain
-Guides, Porters, cook salaries
-Large portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
-Clean, purified drinking water
-Crisis management and safety procedures
-Fair and ethical treatment of our crew
-Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
-Emergency first-aid kit
– Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
– Travel insurance
– Flights
– Laundry (Available at hotel)
– Personal items and toiletries
– Tips for guides, porters and cook
Meru Trekking
Meru Trekking
Meru trekking
Meru Trekking
Meru Trekking
Meru Trekking