4 Days / 3 Nights
Mount Meru
4x4 Safari Car
Mount Meru is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m. The mountain is located within Arusha National Park, Tanzania’s gem. This prime location gives trekkers the chance to spot some of wildlife that inhabits the area. This Mountain is the best mountain for acclimatization prior to Mount Kilimanjaro.
We drive from Arusha/Moshi to the Momela Gate. After the registration procedures at the Gate our walk will begin with fully armed ranger escorting us. We may be seeing along the way the wild animals, mostly herbivores grazing along the way. Elephants, Zebras, and Giraffes, Monkeys, Antelopes and Warthogs are common. Browsing Giraffes are also hard to miss amongst the tall trees. With a keen eye we may be seeing different bird species on the forest canopy. We will hike for 4-6 hours before reaching the first camp site where will rest and have our dinner.
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.
The walk from Meriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is short but a steep one.
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 will make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset.
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
We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800m) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566m) 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 ridge line 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
we take a short and fast descent way through open grassland and mixed forest, with possibility of seeing wildlife before reaching Momela Gate in the late morning.
The returning transfer will be waiting at Momela Gate to pick us back to the 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 4,921 ft.
Distance: 10 km
Hiking time: 2-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
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Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended when climbing Klimanjaro using the Marangu route.
The Marangu Route is the most popular route, also known as the “Coca Cola” or “Tourist” route
The Machame route, also known as the Whiskey route, a very route on Kilimanjaro. It is considered one of the most beautiful routes.
