Trekking Summary
Found in the Arusha National Park, Mount Meru (Kilimanjaro’s little Brother) is Tanzania’s second highest mountain at 4,566 Meters above the Sea level (14,979 ft). Mount Meru is a dormant volcano mountain, that last erupted in 1910 and led to various formation of landscapes around its peaks and foothills.
The trekking to the Mount Meru summit normally takes 3 to 4 days, and during the trekking days you will be accompanied by an armed park ranger as it is almost doing a walking safari while trekking the Mountain. You are expected to see warthogs, buffaloes, birds of various kind and on lucky days you may see elephants and giraffes.
Looking for quitter trekking and good acclimatization experience while preparing for Kilimanjaro Uhuru summit, Mount Meru worth to be in your bucket list for some good reasons.
Day 1: Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut
Elevation: 1500 to 2500m (4921 to 8202 ft)
Distance: 6km (3.5 Miles)
Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Miriakamba to Saddle Hut
Elevation: 2500 to 3500m (8202 to 11483 ft)
Distance: 6km (3.5 Miles)
Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Saddle Hut to Socialit Peak to Miriakamba Hut
Elevation: 3500 to 4562m then 2500 m (11483 to 14967 ft then 8202ft)
Distance: 6km (3.5 Miles)
Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate
Elevation: 2500 to 1500m (8202 to 4921 ft)
Distance: 6km (3.5 Miles)
Hiking time: 4 – 5 hours
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Trekking Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Kilimanjaro National Park permits, camping/hut fees, rescue fees and Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Expert guide, assistant guides, cook and porters
- Bottled oxygen, for emergency rescue only
- Private toilet
- Four season, 3 person mountain tents, double occupancy
- Sleeping pad, foam, 1.5 inches thick
- Mess tents, tables, chairs, lanterns
- Fresh, nutritious meals on the mountain
- Breakfast at hotel
Trekking Exclude
- Airfare
- Lunch or dinner at hotel
- Beverages at hotel
- Personal gear and equipment
- Tips
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