4-Day – Mount Meru Trek – Savannah Eagle

4-Day – Mount Meru Trek

$1400 per person

4 Days/3 Nights

18+ Age

Mount Meru is one of the ten highest mountains in Africa. A perfect acclimatization climb before attempting Kilimanjaro. Climbing Mt Meru is more technical than Kili. Accommodation is in rustic huts and climbs can be booked to start on any day of the week.

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Departure/Return Location

Arusha, Tanzania
Departure Time

Departure time at 7:30am
Return Time

Approximately 7:00pm
Dress Code

Base layer, Middle layer, Outer shell, Soft shell and Peripherals

Tour Plan

1

ARUSHA – MIRIAKAMBA HUT

We drive from Arusha to Momela-Gate. After a short registration at the Gate our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut. Elevation (m): (1,387 m to (1,500 m) Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft) to 3,000 ft ) Distance: 10 km Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Montane Forest.

2

MIRIAKAMBA – SADDLE HUT

The walk from Miriakamba-Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner and overnight night at Saddle Hut Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 3,570 m Elevation (ft): 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft Distance: 8 km Hiking Time: 3-5 hours Habitat: Forest and Moorland.

3

SUMMIT ATTEMPT

We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline 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 Meriakamba Hut. Elevation (m): 3,570 m to 4,565m to 2,514m Elevation (ft): 14,977ft to 11,712 ft to 8,250ft Distance: 5 km up 13 km down Hiking Time: 10 – 12 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.

4

MIRIAKAMBA HUT – AIRPORT/HOTEL

We take a short and fast descent way through open grassland and mixed forest, with a possibility of seeing wildlife before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi. Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 1,500 m to 1,387 m Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft to 4,921ft Distance: 10 km Hiking time: 2-4 hours Habitat: Montane Forest

Transfers from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha.
Transfers from Arusha
Transfers from Hotel to gate entrances (starting point of climb).
All meals while on Climb
2litre water on a daily basis
Transfer to/from Arusha
Staff fees
Hotel accommodation where noted
Walking Tour in the in some protected areas
Guides
Porters

International airfares and departure taxes
All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc
Trips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, porters, camp staff and driver – guide(s)
Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
Laundry services
Visa and International flight

4-Day – Mount Meru Trek