4 Days- Mt. Meru trek
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Tour Overview
Mount meru stands tall at 4566m and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania. Mount Meru is located in the Arusha national park and it offers one of the most breathtaking scenery and wildlife diversity compared to any mountain in Tanzania. Meru trek is indeed a challenging trek due to the rocky ridges and its steep ascent to the peak. However, it is one of the best ways to get an experience of high altitude trekking and it also the best way to acclimatize for those who want to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Meru trek takes you through places from where you can get a glimpse of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.
Route
- Day 1 - Arrival in Arusha
- Day 2: Lake Manyara to Tarangire National Park
- Day 3: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 4: Ngorongoro to Arusha
Tour Features
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Mid Range tour
This mid range tour uses lodges and hotels.
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Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
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Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
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Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
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For solo and group travelers
Solo travelers and groups can book this tour.
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Minimum age of 3 years
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
Day by Day
Day 0: Pre-trek Briefing
If you have opted for the optional airport transfers, we will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Pre-trek briefing at your Arusha hotel. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend the day having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed at a local shop.
- Overnight: Hotel
Day 1: Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut
Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes. Trekkers encounter wildlife like Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Giraffes, and Warthogs during this day. We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut.
Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Today we trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru. There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle hut. Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut.
Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak to Miriakamba Hut
We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high. Once done with the meal we start the final ascent to Socialist Peak. This ascent will be steep and we will be making our way through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash cone. There are chances that one might catch a glimpse of wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers over the rocky ridge.
From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba hut.
Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 2500m/8202ft
Distance: 19km/12mi
Hiking Time: 10-12 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate
After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Momella Gate, we will change the route and take the southern route down hence the change in distance trekked on this day. We will also pass through the astonishing Fig tree Arch.
Monkey Adventures vehicle will be waiting for you at Momella gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha (around 1 hour and 30 minutes).
Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 1500m/4921ft
Distance: 14km/8.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
This Tour Includes
- All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel
- Kilimanjaro summit certificate
- Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
- Quality, waterproof, four-season mountain sleeping tents (on twin sharing basis)
- All meals while on the Mountain
- Conservation fees (part of park fees)
- Clean, purified drinking water
- Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)
- Emergency Oxygen Cylinder
- VAT (18% charged by the Government)
- Guides, Porters, Cook salaries and park fees
This Tour does Not Includes
- International and domestic flights
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal trekking equipment such as sleepings bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
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What Our Client Say
Charlott B2024-03-20Verified Kilimanjaro Tour, Mandara Hut Richard and his father took us to the Mandara Hut. On our way we made a stop where we received lunch boxes. The whole trip took us one day. It was adventurous but we fully enjoyed it. Va fe Tours & Safaris2023-08-06Verified Unique experience With our guide Richie, we had a great time in Tarangire, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro crater. plenty of distinctive lodging options. We saw the big five and a tonne of different creatures throughout the course of the four days. We won't soon forget it! sarah m2023-07-30Verified Rare moments always with safari peak I came second time in Tanzania I had great moments with safari Peak and all of my guide , Richard helped me always with tailor made safaris , i went serengeti for two nights and one night Ngorongoro!!Thanks you wizychid2022-12-03Verified enjoy naturality with african kids adventures i had trip to chemka hot spring kikuletwa , with my friends ,last sunday for real it was amazing enjoy the naturei real recomend it for day trip and others ,to explore the african naturality Roosevelt clark2022-12-01Verified Explore the world with african kids adventures- Tanzania I had seven days climbing via machame route .When I arrived at JRO , i met my transfer guide Edger took me to hotel. And the next day I started my trekking with my mountain guider leader sistus with his team . I spent my time over there i real enjoyed .I cannot wait for more trekking and safaris Jackline S2022-11-21Verified Greatful Tanzania It's my second time to be with African kids adventures in my trips , I had trip for 2 night to Serengeti and ngorongoro crater .I had enjoyed with the guides ,thanks African kids adventures sarah m2022-11-18Verified It was such a great adventure It’s the first time seeing the animals this close,as it was 2 days trip we went to Ngorongoro crater and Tarangire national park.It was such a great adventure In my life.The guiders as well as the company had the greatest services and very kind. Roosevelt clark2021-06-12Verified Very Stunning Tanzania Amazing trip after covid 19.Enjoying Tanzania .The waited moments it almost a year . We have been waiting for the this season. Edger scott2021-05-10Verified Àmazing African Kids Adventures Funny Tànzànià I enjoyed the service ..I cànt wait to bé thére I like thé support fróm guides I lové moment Jackline S2021-05-03Verified Amazing Tanzania .with African Kids Adventures I had no expected that my trip will be very stunning I real enjoyed .Real Tanzania is home of adventures...Much appreciated African kids adventures guides .Showing our latest reviewsVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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