Mount Meru 3 Days

Mount Meru 3 Days – one of Africa’s most beautiful volcanoes, and it is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,5685m, the fifth highest in Africa.

A beautiful mountain to hike. Great as a pre Kilimanjaro acclimatization or as part of a trilogy of East Africa’s highest peaks. Also, a superb pre safari for keen hikers or the adventurous. This 3 day version requires a high level of fitness due to its very long summit day.

DESCRIPTION:

A shorter 3 day version of the hike to the summit of Mt Meru, the third highest peak in Tanzania, through verdant afromontane forest into high altitude alpine desert with unparalleled views of a dormant volcano. This itinerary misses out the last night on the mountain. Instead, after summiting, the walk continues all the way back to Momella Gate. Please note: the first 2 days require an armed ranger due to wild animals. There are simply NOT ENOUGH rangers to go around and this means for the first 2 days guests have to walk together / start together. This has proven frustrating to guests that are not informed. Please inform all guests of this point.

The mountain is located within Arusha National Park, Tanzania’s gem. This prime location gives walkers the opportunity to spot some of the birds and wildlife that inhabit the area. Many climbers prefers to do 3 days mount meru climb for those who are physically fit. The ascend is quite steep, the route to the summit passes over streams, through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone and moorland. The summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge, which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater.

In details Mount Meru climb 3 days

Day 1: Arusha Meriakamba Hut (Full board)

• We drive from Arusha/Moshi 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.

Day 2: Meriakamba Saddle Hut (Full board)

• 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 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.

Day 3: Saddle Hut Summit Day (Full board)

• 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 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 Momella gate. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to Arusha/Moshi town.
• 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: 12 14 hours
• Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.

Included in the price:

• 2 nights’ accommodation in the hotel bed and breakfast
• Private transport to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport to the hotel in Moshi
• Medically Qualified guides with mountain crew
• National park fees
• 18% VAT on tour fees and services
• All huts accommodations
• Rescue fees
• All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• Guides and porters’ accommodations and their entry fees on the mountain
• Pulse oximeter
• First aid kit
• Emergency oxygen
• Fair wages to guides and porters as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park authority

Not included

• Flights
• Visa
• Tips to mountain crew (usual: guides $20, Cook $15, porter $10 per day)
• Items of personal nature
• Laundry services
• A doctor of a group