MT MERU ITINERARIES (3 & 4 DAYS)

3 DAY MT MERU ITINERARY

Arrival: Airport to Hotel

• Pickup at the Kilimanjaro airport and transportation to the pre-reserved accommodation for breakfast. Receive a briefing from the mountain guide that day. On this day, the guide examines the climber's gear to make sure it is appropriate. The guide also determines if the customer has any unique requirements, such as dietary needs.

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Day 1: Momela Gate to Miriakamba Huts

• You will be met by your SENE mountain guide at your overnight accommodations, where he will do a brief clothing and gear check prior to the drive to Arusha National Park. At the park’s Momela Gate you will meet your support crew, have lunch, and start the climb to Miriakamba, the first overnight. Following the more circuitous route on a 4WD drive track enables us to enjoy the biological richness of the forested lower slopes, pass through the magnificent arched fig tree, and see Maio Falls along the Jekukumia River. Keep your eyes open for dik dik, baboons, giraffe, and other retiring creatures of the forest. The route brings us to Kitoto View Point for magnificent views of the plains below and Kilimanjaro beyond, and through the Meru Crater Plain, an area frequented by a variety of game.
  Overnight: Miriakamba Huts.
  Meals: L,D.

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Day 2: Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts (plus Little Meru)

• We begin the day ascending through a grassy pastoral landscape before entering a forest in which elephant may be spotted. The guides will remind you to keep your pace pole pole (slow) to help you adjust to the altitude. At the rest stop Mgongo wa Tembo (Elephant’s back) we are provided beautiful views over the Crater Plain below and ash cone straight ahead. Eventually, we enter an alpine landscape leading to the Saddle Huts. After a rest at the huts, take the short round-trip acclimatization hike up Little Meru peak.
  Overnight: Saddle Huts.
  Meals: B,L,D.

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Day 3: Saddle Huts to Meru Summit to Momela Gate back to Arusha / Moshi

• Rise in the wee hours to start the climb at night in order to reach the summit at sunrise. After crossing the saddle and ascending to a ridge we reach Rhino Point, followed by a short descent and traverse of a rock face taking us to the lip of the Meru Crater, along which we will follow. As the horizon starts to emit a dim light you can see Meru Summit as well as the outlines of both Mawenzi and Kibo peaks on Kilimanjaro. This final section is steep, rocky, and can be slippery. Celebrate at the summit and admire the views as far as Kenya. After a well-deserved rest and lunch at the Saddle Huts below, the afternoon hike descends past Miriakamba and down the direct trail to Momela Gate. Approaching the gate we pass Tululusia Falls and cross the Meru Plain, where we will likely encounter (at a safe distance) giraffe and buffalo, among other wildlife. At the gate say good-bye to the crew before transfer to your next destination.
  Meals: B,L.
  

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PRICE FROM $ 950 USD

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4 DAY MT MERU ITINERARY

Arrival: Airport to Hotel

• Pickup at the Kilimanjaro airport and transportation to the pre-reserved accommodation for breakfast. Receive a briefing from the mountain guide that day. On this day, the guide examines the climber's gear to make sure it is appropriate. The guide also determines if the customer has any unique requirements, such as dietary needs.

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Day 1: Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut

• Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes. Trekkers encounter wildlife like Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Giraffes, and Warthogs during this day. We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut.

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Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

• Today we trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru. There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle hut. Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut.

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Day 3: Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak to Miriakamba Hut

• We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high. Once done with the meal we start the final ascent to Socialist Peak. This ascent will be steep and we will be making our way through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash cone. There are chances that one might catch a glimpse of wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers over the rocky ridge.
  From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba hut.

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Day 4: Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate

• After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Momella Gate, we will change the route and take the southern route down hence the change in distance trekked on this day. We will also pass through the astonishing Fig tree Arch.
  Our vehicle will be waiting for you at Momella gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha (around 1 hour and 30 minutes).

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PRICE FROM $ 1050 USD

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