3 Day Mount Meru Climb & Hike

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 Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: JRO Airport – Arusha town

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport; meet by our knowledgeable driver guide, after greetings and double check your bags will transfer you to Arusha town (45 minutes’ drive). Briefing will be provided by your mountains professional and experienced guide. Your Mount Meru guide will also check your climbing equipment’s. Anything missing can be rented for you.

 Accommodation:        Kibo Palace Hotel (https://kibopalacehotel.com/ ) or Similar

Day 2: Arusha – Momella gate (1500m) to Miriakamba hut (2500m)

After breakfast you will depart the hotel at 0800hrs and head to the Momella gate which is the starting point of the trek. The drive to the gate is roughly an hour and a half. After the registration you will start your trek accompanied by an armed ranger. Along the route you will catch spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Momella lakes. You will encounter animals such as cape buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs and bushbucks, to name a few. Your trek will end up at Miriakamba Hut where you will be spending the night.

Distance covered: 6km / 3.5mi

Approx. time taken: 4 – 5 hours

Accommodation:         Miriakamba Hut

Day 3:  Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Saddle Hut (3500m)

Today’s trek takes you through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. Amazing views of the Meru crater, the ash cone and little Meru can be seen along the way. While trekking through the forest keep your eyes peeled for wildlife and the attractive wild flowers. Common animals include buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. Your trek will end up at Saddle hut where you will be spending the night. After resting at the camp you will set off on an hour acclimatization trek to little Meru (3810m) then head back down to Saddle hut.

Distance covered: 6.5km / 4mi

Approx. time taken: 3 – 4 hours 

Accommodation:        Saddle Hut

Day 4: Saddle hut – Summit – Miriakamba Hut -Momela gate

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 Miriakamba Hut and lastly in Momela gate.

The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to Arusha at your accommodation.

Approx. time taken: 13-14 hours

Distance covered:  28km

Accommodation:        Kibo Palace Hotel (https://kibopalacehotel.com/ ) or Similar

Day 5:  Arusha Town – JRO Airport

After breakfast at your hotel today you could have a short walk around Arusha town (Option) then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport to connect with your flight back home. Or connect with local flight to Zanzibar.

Note: while most hotels have an 10:00 AM check-out policy, they also offer late check-out for those with evening or night flights. The fees are moderate.

End of tour!!

3  Days Meru route price

Number of Pax

1Pax

2Pax

3Pax

4Pax

5Pax

6Pax

7Pax

8+Pax
Price in $$ Per person sharing $1150 $1050

$975

 $925 $900 $895 $885 $875

 

 Inclusive

  • All internal transfers
  • All meals during the trekking (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Drinking water
  • Accommodations on mountain (Huts)
  • Knowledgeable guides, assistance guide, cook, porters and rescue
  • Entrance fee to the national park
  • Camping fees
  • Rescue fees
  • Valued Added Tax (VAT) 18%

Exclusive

  • International flights
  • Visa for Tanzania
  • Travel insurance
  • Pre & Post accommodation
  • Beverages
  • Personal things like sleeping bags, rucksack, footwear, other clothing etc.
  • Tips to your guides/cook/porters and personal expenses such as laundry and communication.