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The 3-day Mount Meru climb takes you through rainforests, alpine meadows, and challenging terrain, reaching the summit at 4,566 meters.
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Itineraries
Day 1
Momella Gate to Miriakamba Huts
Elevation: 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Distance: 14 km | 9 miles
Habitat: Rain Forest
We depart from Hotel in Arusha for Momella Gate in Arusha National Park for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins in open grassland with an armed ranger as the possibility of seeing wildlife – giraffes, zebras, antelope, elephants, and buffalo – is high. Our hike on the Southern Route takes us through the rainforest to Maio Waterfalls and Fig Tree Arch until we reach Miriakamba Huts, situated in a grassy glade.
Day 2
Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts
Elevation: 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Distance: 6 km | 3 miles
Habitat: Heath
We continue climbing through the rainforest until we enter the heath zone accompanied by giant heather and other moorland vegetation. Along the ridge of the saddle, we have views of Mount Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. After arriving at Saddle Huts, there is an option to hike to the top of Little Mount Meru for superb views and to further aid in acclimatization.
Day 3
Saddle Huts to Summit to Miriakamba Huts
Saddle Huts to Summit
Elevation: 11,712 ft to 14,977 ft
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Summit to Miriakamba huts to the momella gate
Elevation: 14,977 ft to 8,250 ft to 4,921 ft
Hiking Time: 7-10 hours
Distance: 25km | 15 miles
Habitat: Alpine Desert to Moorland zone to rainforest
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our climb to the summit. The trail is steep to Rhino Point and then Cobra Point. The path continues along the ridge of ash and rock to the summit – Socialist Peak. Here we enjoy magnificent views of Kilimanjaro and the sunrise before returning to the saddle Huts. At the saddle huts, we have a short break and have a late breakfast or an early lunch, and then we descend to the Miriakamba huts, from Miriakamba huts we descend quickly through the tropical rainforest to Momella Gate. At the base of the mountain, our vehicle will meet us and drive us back to the hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
All Transfers
Hotel before and after hike
Meals
Professional guides and porters
First aid kits
All park fees and taxes
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personal gear rentals
travel insurance
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