Mount meru 3 days climbing Itinerary
Overview
Mount Meru 4 Days Climbing Itinerary is the best for acclimatization prior to Mt Kilimanjaro climbing. The Mountain is the third highest peak in Tanzania and is one of the highest mountains in Africa at 4566m (14980ft)
The mountain is located within Arusha National Park, Tanzania’s gem. This prime location gives trekkers the chance to spot some of wildlife that inhabits the area. The ascent is quite steep, the route to the summit passes over streams, through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone and moorland. The summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge, which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the cratHighlights
Day 1-4 | Tanzania
Arrive in Arusha!
Momella Gate ─ Miriakamba Hut
Miriakamba Hut ─ Saddle Hut
Saddle Hut ─ Summit ─ Miriakamba Hut
Miriakamba Hut - Momella Gate – Arusha
Itenerary
Duration: 4 days,
| Accommodation: | Mt. Meru Hotel or The African Tulip Hotel or Similar |
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| Meals: | Dinner and Lunch (HB) |
| Accommodation: | Miriakamba Hut (2500m / 8202ft |
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| Meals Planed: | Dinner, Lunch and Bed & Breakfast (FB) |
| Accommodation: | Saddle Hut (3500m / 11483ft |
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| Meals Planed: | Dinner, Lunch and Bed & Breakfast (FB)D |
The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridge line between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Miriakamba Hut. Saddle Hut to the summit to Miriakamba Hut: 10-12 hours walking
| Accommodation: | Miriakamba Hut |
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| Meals Planed: | Bed & Breakfast (BB) |
We take a short and fast descent way through open grassland and mixed forest, with possibility of seeing wildlife before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning. The returning transfer from Kileo tours will be waiting at Momella Gate to Arusha. Miriakamba Hut Momella Gate: 2-3 hours walking
Cancelation Procedure
10% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 30 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 30 days prior departure. No refund applicable within 30 days of departure..
Payment Procedure
A deposit of 10% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 30 days prior departure. For any bookings within 30days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.
Include
- Park fees
- Conservation Fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide.
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days.
Exclude
- International flights
- Increases in park fees where applicable
- Visa and passport fees
- Personal items
- (tipping guideline
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Items of a personal nature
