Arusha: 4-Day Mount Meru Climbing Adventure
ID: GYG622873-1039657
Category:
Country: Tanzania
Duration:
4 days
Description
Embark on a 4-day trek to the summit of Mount Meru, one of Africa's highest and most beautiful volcanoes. Enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Momella Lakes.
Climb Mount Meru, one of Africa’s highest and most beautiful volcanoes, on a 4-day trek. Pass through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone, and moorland. Finally, reach the summit and take in stunning views of the Ash Cone and Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Day 1:
Start your adventure with a drive from Arusha to Momella Gate. Once at the gate, 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. Encounter wildlife like bushbucks, cape buffaloes, giraffes, and warthogs. Continue a short distance until you reach the Miriakamba Hut.
Day 2:
Trek through the steep path along the ridge of the Saddle. On the way, witness the stunning Meru Crater, the Ash Cone, and Little Meru. There are chances of encountering wildlife like cape buffaloes and the black and white colobus monkey. End the trek up at Saddle Hut. Once you have settled at the camp, set off on a short trek to Little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purposes and return to Saddle Hut.
Day 3:
Wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep your energies high. Once done with the meal, start the final ascent to Socialist Peak. This ascent will be steep and you will be making your way through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Once at the summit, enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash Cone. From the summit, begin the descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba Hut.
Day 4:
After breakfast, continue the descent down to the Momella Gate. Change the route and take the southern route down, passing through the astonishing Fig Tree Arch. A vehicle will be waiting for you at Momella Gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha.
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of climbing Mount Meru, one of Africa's highest volcanoes
- Enjoy the stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Momella Lakes
- Trek through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone, and moorland
- Witness the Meru Crater, the Ash Cone, and Little Meru on your journey
- See wildlife like bushbucks, cape buffaloes, giraffes, and warthogs
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.