6 Days Mount Meru Trekking
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4-DAY CLIMB + 2 DAYS IN A HOTEL |
1 pax |
2 pax |
3 pax |
4 pax |
5 pax |
6 pax |
7 pax |
8+ pax |
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MOUNT MERU |
$1,675 |
$1,225 |
$1,185 |
$1,105 |
$1,065 |
$1,045 |
$1,030 |
$1,005 |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 |Arrival to 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.
Day 2 |From Momella Gate to Miriakamba Huts
In the morning you will go to Arusha National Park, and then straight to the trailhead. The ride takes approximately 2.5-3 hours.
At Momella Gate the guides will arrange the entry permit formalities, and you will start trekking to Miriakamba Huts. Wild animals (warthogs, zebras, monkeys, antelopes and, sometimes, elephants) are likely to be seen on the way.
Hot lunch will be served upon arrival to Miriakamba Huts. There you may rest or explore the surroundings.
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ELEVATION 1,387 m to 2,514 m |
HIKING TIME 5-6 hours |
DISTANCE 10 km |
DIFFICULTY Medium |
HABITAT Meadows and Rainforest |
Day 3 |From Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts
After the breakfast, the group will start trekking to Saddle Huts. The rainforest zone will end soon, giving place to heath and moorland with large trees. The trail will open amazing panoramic vistas.
Upon reaching the saddle huts, those who are willing and energetic enough may reach the Little Meru Peak, further boosting your acclimatization transition.
Our team will serve hot lunch and dinner in the camp.
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ELEVATION 2,514 m to 3,570 m |
HIKING TIME 4-5 hours |
DISTANCE 8 km |
DIFFICULTY Medium |
HABITAT Moorland and heath |
Day 4 |From Saddle Huts to Socialist Peak and to Miriakamba Hut
Midnight wake-up and the group start trekking to the Socialist Peak. The hikers should be prepared for a tough and strenuous hike – the legs to Rhino Point and Cobra points are especially precipitous. Be careful!
The group will reach Socialist 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 Miriakamba Huts for a hot lunch, dinner and overnight stay.
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ELEVATION 3,570 m to 4,565 m |
HIKING TIME 8-12 hours |
DISTANCE 19 km |
DIFFICULTY Medium |
HABITAT Alpine, heath, moorland |
Day 5 |From Miriakamba Huts to Momella Gate
Morning, breakfast and hike down to Momella Gate. Our car will be waiting there for your party for transfer to the hotel (see description below).
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ELEVATION 2,514 m to 1,387 m |
HIKING TIME 2-4 hours |
DISTANCE 7 km |
DIFFICULTY Medium |
HABITAT Rainforest |
Day 6 |Departure
Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Note: Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee
Price Includes
• Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees
• Transfers
• Hotel before and after the climb,
• All Park gate fees, camping fees.
• Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees
• Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid)
• Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
• Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters, and cook
• Salaries for the mountain crew.
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner,
• Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress
• Water for washing up daily
• Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs)
• Chemical Portable toilet
• Flying Doctor Service
Price Excludes
• Flights and airport taxes
• Items of a personal nature
• Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook
• Highly recommended travel and medical insurance.
• Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania
• Snacks, personal medicine.
WHY CHOOSING US
SAFARI VEHICLES
Our 4-wheel drive safari vehicles are comfortable, well maintained and offer excellent viewing opportunities due to the extra-large windows and pop-up roofs.
PROFFESIONAL TOUR GUIDES
Our guides are highly trained and experienced. We select our guides carefully – only 10% of the candidates pass our selection procedures.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Health and safety issues that safari-goers are likely to encounter are mostly predictable and largely avoidable. A pretravel consultation with a travel health care provider is essential.
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