Program Highlights
Mount Meru is perfect for acclimatization previous to Mount Kilimanjaro climbing; The Mountain is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second-highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m.
The mountain is positioned inside Arusha National Park, Tanzania’s gem. This prime location offers trekkers the prospect to identify the number of wildlife that inhabits the world for 4 Days Affordable Mount Meru Trekking is a perfect choice.
Duration: 4 Days on the mountain, 2 days before and after trekking.
Category: Mount Meru Trekking
Itinerary: 4 Days Affordable Mount Meru Trekking
Program Description
Arrival in Tanzania
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where our representative will meet you and transfer to the hotel.The hotel provides all the essentials for a comfortable stay, such as: cozy rooms, Internet access, hot water, a swimming pool, and a helpful staff. In the evening, an orientation session with our tour coordinators will ensure that you are ready to begin the spectacular Meru climb.
Dinner and overnight at Kerama Silent Lodge: Bed and Breakfast
Day 1: Momela Gate (1580) – Miriakamba Huts (2500m)
After breakfast, we drive from Arusha to Momela Gate. After a brief registration on the Gate, our Mount Meru Climbing will start with a full-armed ranger escorting us, merely we are able to see alongside the way in which the wild animals together with elephants, zebras, and giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and sometimes elephants alongside the route.Upon arriving at Miriakamba Hut (2500 m), your chef will prepare a hot dinner and washing water for you. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and overnight.
Duration: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.
Day 2: Miriakamba Huts (2500m) – Saddle Huts (3500 m)
A day 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 (3820 m) 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 18:30hrs!
Duration: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.
Day 3: Saddle Hut (3500 m) – Summit Attempt (4566 m) – Sadde Hut (3500 m)
Your guide will wake you at 00:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt at 1:30 am. The to climb steeply to Rhino Level (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Level (4350m). We attain the summit (4,566 m) on time for dawn there’s a risk to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The ultimate part of the climb is alongside a spectacular slim ridge-line between the sheer internal cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. The group will reach Meru Peak (4,565 m/14,977 m) by sunrise, where you’ll have true visual euphoria – thrilling panoramic sceneries around and mesmerizing sunrise. After the summit time, the group will descend to Saddle Huts for a hot lunch, dinner and overnight.
Mountaineering Time: 7 – 10 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.
Day 4: Saddle Hut (3500)– Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Momella Gate:
Leave Saddle hut and descend down to Momella gate via first hut (Miriakamba -2500m) where you will be transferred to Arusha/Moshi, The returning switch will probably be ready on the Momella Gate to select up you to Arusha for accommodation.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Dinner and overnight at Kerama Silent Lodge: Bed and Breakfast.
Departure day
Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport, for the flight back home or join another tour end of 4 Days Affordable Mount Meru Trekking program.
Price Includes:
• All Park Charges
•Your hotel stay for the nights before and after the climb (double occupancy)
• Airport transfers
• Accommodation in Mountain huts
• Transport from the hotel to the trailer and last day back to the hotel
• All meals and water on the mountain
• Dedicated support crew (guides, cooks, and porters)
• Rescue Charges Mount Meru
• Strolling Walking Poles
Price Excludes:
• Visa on arrival to Tanzania
• Private Bills (e.g. laundry, phone, drinks, and so on.)
• Tips for the Mountain Crew (100-150 USD Per Person)
• Elective Excursions (quick safari after your climb and so on)
• Suggestions and any objects of private nature.
Safety
Success is what we want during our trip. We are prepared for any urgent situation and also have in place a complete evacuation procedure in case of altitude sickness. We carry first aid supplies and Pulse Oximeters).
Travel insurance
Customers traveling with Kilipeak Adventure are required to have fully comprehensive travel insurance.
The policy needs to be valid from the date that the initial order is placed so as to provide cover for a cancellation prior to departure.
During travel, the insurance needs to provide comprehensive medical, evacuation, and repatriation cover.