Climb Mount Meru

The best climb for acclimatization prior to Mount Kilimanjaro climbing.

• 3rd highest peak in Africa
• 2nd highest in Tanzania at 4,568m
• Located in Arusha National Park
• Encounter elephant, giraffe, zebra, monkeys and more

Trip outline

Day 1 Nairobi-Arusha
0500HRS: Departure from Nairobi to Arusha Meru Hotel. Spend the rest of the day as you please at your own pleasure after arrival.

Arusha Meru Hotel is beautifully located on the slope of Mt. Meru and is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure.

1800HRS: Gather in the hotel for a pre-climb briefing. | | | | | | | | | | Day 2 Momela - Meriakamba hut | | Elevation: 1,387-1,500 m OR 4,921-3,000 ft | | | 0700HRS: Have breakfast in the Hotel, afterwards drive to Momela Gate.

0900HRS: Hike begins after registration. Expedition guides will be at hand as you encounter fascinating wildlife that includes zebra, giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route.

1600HRS: Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut. | | | | | Distance: 10 km | Duration: 4-6 hours | | Habitat: Montane Forest. | | | | | |

Day 3 Meriakamba -Saddle Hut	Elevation: 2,514-3,570 m OR 8,250-11,712 ft
0800HRS: Breakfast at Meriakamba before proceeding with hike.

0900HRS: Short but steep day hike to the saddle below Little Meru. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone.

1300HRS: 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.

1800HRS: Dinner and overnight night at Saddle Hut | | | | | Distance: 8 km | | Duration: 3-5 hours | Habitat: Forest and Moorland. | | | | | | | Day 4 SUMMIT DAY | Elevation: 3,570m > 4,565m > 2,514m OR 14,977ft > 11,712ft > 8,250ft | | | | 0130HRS: Steep Climb to Rhino point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). 0600HRS: Reach summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise. Kilimanjaro could be visible above the clouds at dawn.

0630HRS: 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.

1100HRS: Short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Meriakamba Hut. | | | | | Distance: 5km up 13 Km Descent | | Duration: 10-12 hours | Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest. | | | | | | | Day 5 Meriakamba - Momella - Arusha | Elevation: 2,514 m > 1,500 m > 1,387 m OR 4,921 ft > 8,250 ft > 4,921ft | | | | 0800HRS: Take a short and fast descending way through open grassland and mixed forest, with possibility of seeing wildlife before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning.

1130HRS: The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to Arusha Meru Hotel where you will have warm shower, dinner and overnight as you prepare for departure to your respective destination the next day | | | | | Distance: 10 km | | Duration: 2-4 hours | Habitat: Montane Forest | | | | | | | Day 6 Depart Arusha | | | |

Trip includes

1. Transfer from Arusha Hotel to the gate (Park entry) and back.(Hotel accommodation not included)
2. Food( 3 meals a day)
3. All accommodation in the mountain huts.
4. All park fee entry
5. Guides, A ranger, chef and assistant and Porters per client.

Trip excludes

The costings agreed upon SHALL NOT include/cater for the following:

1. Airfare
2. Lunch or dinner/drinks in the hotel.
3. Personal gears and equipment
4. Tanzania visa ($ 50 on entry).
5. Tips/Gratitudes.
6. Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha (considering that you will be travelling by your means)