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6 Days - Mt. Meru - Meru Route
TRIP INFOS,
Mt. Meru is a dormant volcano located 70km west of Mt. Kilimanjaro. It's the Second highest mountain in Tanzania and the fifth highest in Africa, stood 4,562 metres above the sea level. On clear days it can be seen from Mt. Kilimanjaro.Mt. Meru is best for acclimatization prior to Mt. Kilimanjaro trek.
ROUTES WAYPOINTS.
ROUTE POINTS | DURATION |
Kilimanjaro Int. Airport - Arusha | 1hr |
Arusha - Momella Gate - Miriakamba Hut | 4 - 6hrs |
Miriakamba Hut - Saddle Hut | 3 - 4hrs |
Saddle Hut - Summit - Miriakambu Hut | 10 - 12hrs |
Miriakamba Hut - Momella Gate - Arusha | 3 - 4hrs |
Arusha - Kilimanjaro Int. Airport | 2hrs |
ITINERARY
ITINERARY | DETAILS |
DAY 01 | KILIMANJARO INT. AIRPORT TO ARUSHA.
On your arrival at Kilimanjaro Int. Airport, Our driver-guide will happily pick you from the airport to the hotels in Arusha. Drive will take 1hr. |
DAY 02 | ARUSHA - MOMELLA GATE - MIRIAKAMBA HUT.
After breakfast at the hotel in Arusha, we drive to the Momella Gate. At the Gate we will have to go through the registration process, then our trek will officially begin with full armed rangers escotting us. Along the way we can see wild animals like Zebra, giraffe, elephants, monkeys and antelope. A distance of 10km is to be covered today, with the walking time of 5-6hrs. We elevate from 6,850 tf to Miriakamba Hut that stands 8,370 ft high. We will camp at Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight. Accommodation - Miriakamba Hut Meals - Breakfast, Lunch Box and Dinner Distance - 5 - 6hrs from Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut. |
DAY 03 | MIRIAKAMBA HUT TO SADDLE HUT.
Today's hike is reasonably short by the steep climb below the little Meru. 3 -5hrs of walking time will take us through the astonishing view of Meru Crater and the miraculous Ash Cone. After a delicious lunch at Saddle Hut we continue with a short trek to the summit of the little Meru that stands 3,820 metres high, for a fantastic view just before sunset, then back to Saddle Hut for dinner and overnight. A good rest is advised as tomorrow will be a summit day and it gets a little tough. Accommodation - Saddle Hut Meals - Breakfast, Lunch Box and Dinner Distance - 3-5hrs from Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut. |
DAY 04 | SADDLE HUT TO SUMMIT TO MIRIAKAMBA HUT.
Today, we start up early around 1.00am. Our first challenge will be to climb a steep Rhino point that stands 3,800 metres and then followed by the Cobra point 4,350 metres. After covering a distance of 5km with the walking time of 2-4hrs under the spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer outer wall of the crater. At the Meru Peak, we enjoy our beautiful view, celebrating our accomplishments while taking photos of the life-time memories. Then after we descend down to Saddle Hut for Lunch and a short break before going down to Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight. It's also a good chance to give back `Tip ́ to our helpful trekking crew ( Guide, Asst.Guide, Chief and Porters). Accommodation - Miriakamba Hut Meals - Breakfast, Lunch Box and Dinner Distance - 10 - 12hrs from Saddle Hut to Summit to Miriakamba Hut. |
DAY 05 | MIRIAKAMBA HUT TO MOMELLA GATE TO ARUSHA.
We take an easy walk to Momella Gate, A decent way through open grassland and mixed forest, with a possibility of seeing wild animals before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning. Our private Safari vehicle will be waiting at the Gate to take you back to the Hotel inArusha. Accommodation - Hotel in Arusha Meals - Breakfast and Lunch Box Distance - 3 - 5hrs from Miriakamba to Momella Gate to Arusha. |
DAY 06 | ARUSHA TO KILIMANJARO INT. AIRPORT.
After a pleasant night rest in your hotel in Arusha, you will be served breakfast a little late within a checking-out time at 10.00am ( feel free to add more days in Arusha under your cost and please inform us in advance) If you have booked a transfer to the airport, you will be picked from the hotel by our driver and dropped at the Airport. For those travellers who booked to go to Safari our Guide will meet you in the hotel during the evening to provide you info regarding Safari. Meals - Breakfast Distance - 2hrs from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Int. Airport. |
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