3 days, 2 nights Mount Meru Hike

INCLUSIONS

All the transfers to the mountain gate and back to your accommodation

Professional, experienced and English speakers (you can request for other language) mountain guides, mountain porters (according to group size) and a professional cook

Government park fees (with 18% VAT), including entrance fees, rescue fees, accommodation fees

Accommodation in dormitory styled huts while on the mountain

Warm sleeping bags

Sleeping mattress

Emergency oxygen cylinder

3 meals a day during the trek days, according to client’s preferences (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Clean, purified drinking water (unlimited supply)

EXCLUSIONS

International and local flights

Tanzania visa

Surcharge for payment by credit card (5% on each payment)

Surcharge for cash withdrawal charged by the banks

Accommodations before and after the trek (available as extra addition)

Airport transfers (available as extra addition)

Traveling insurance

Tips and gratitudes

Personal hiking equipment such as hiking boots, clothes etc. (available for renting)

Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, beverages)

Day 0 : Breafing Day

If you just arrived in Kilimanjaro airport one day or more before the trek and you choose to use transfer service, we will pick you up from the airport directly to your accommodation in Arusha/Moshi.

A day before the hike used for briefing about the whole trek. Checking of the equipments and everything regarding the hike, Meeting with the Head guide to answer all of your questions etc. so it is advised to arrive at least one day before the hike for all the arrangements etc

Day 1 : Momela Gate To Miriakamba Huts

After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha/Moshi start off a trip to a starting point Momella gate, around hour and a half drive from Arusha. Once you will get to the gate, your head guide will do registration and permits at the [ark office, and then you will start the hike. Along the way you can catch amazing views of mount Kilimanjaro and Momella lakes. Trekkers usually encounter wildlife such us bushbucks, buffaloes and giraffes. You will have a stop for Lunch (lunch box) along the way, and later arriving at Miriakamba huts for resting, Dinner and overnight.

Elevation: 1,500m/4,921ft at Momella gate to 2,500m/8,202ft at Miriakamba

Walking distance: 6km/3.7 miles

Estimate walking time: 4-5 hours

Day 2 : Miriakamba Huts To Saddle Huts

After breakfast at Mriakamba huts continue ascending to Saddle huts, this second part is steeper compared to the first day. On the way you will see some stunning views of Meru crater, the ash cone and little Meru. We will end the hike for the day at Saddle Huts. Once you settled at the camp and rest for a bit, we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3,810m) for acclimatization purpose. After that coming back to the camp for resting, dinner and overnight.

Elevation: 2,500m/8,202ft at Miriakamba huts to 3,500m/11,482ft at Saddle huts

Walking distance: 6km/3.7 miles

Estimate walking time: 4-5 hours

Day 3 : Saddle Huts To Summit To Saddle Hut To Momella Gate

Wake up in the middle of the night, doing final preparations for the summit hike, having a light meal, and then starting the hike to the summit. The summit ascent is very steep, and you will hike through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most challenging section of the trek, but it is rewarding by watching the incredible views of Meru crater and the Ash cone. After reaching “Socialist Peak” and spending some time there, you will descent all the way down to Momella Gate, and there our team will be waiting for you to bring you back to your hotel.

Elevation: 3,500m/11,482ft at Saddle huts to 4,566m/14,980ft at Social Peak

Walking distance: 25km/15.5 miles

Estimate walking time: 13-15 hours