4 days Mount Meru Climb
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Mount Meru is located in Tanzania and is the fifth highest mountain in Africa. It is a great mountain to climb and offers spectacular scenery, including views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The mountain is unspoilt and less congested as compared to it’s Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya counterparts. Location: Mount Meru, Arusha, Tanzania
Itinerary Details
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Day 1 Day 1: Arusha/Mariakamba Hut
Stop At: Mount Meru
Mt.Meru Park Gate – Mariakamba: 4-5 hours Drive from Arusha to the Mt. Meru park gate where you will be met by our game ranger and porters. Hike for the few hours to Mariakamba Hut at 8,500 ft. From here you may wish to take an evening walk on the slopes to view wildlife at one of the watering holes in the crater. Dinner and overnight rest at Mariakamba Hut
Duration: 5 hour
Day 2 Day 2: Mariakamba Hut – Saddle Hut
Stop At: Mount Meru
Mariakamba – Saddle Hut: 3-4 hours After breakfast hike to upto 11,500 ft to arrive at Saddle Hut. If time permits you can climb a little further on Mount Meru for a scenic view of the ‘Roof of Africa’, Mount Kilimanjaro. This will also be part of more acclimatization. Overnight at Saddle Hut
Duration: 4 hour
Day 3 Day 3: Saddle Hut – Summit – Mariakamba Hut
Stop At: Mount Meru
Saddle Hut – Summit: 4-6 hours An early rise to hike all the way to the summit before the afternoon clouds cover the summit. From the summit, descend back to the 11,500 ft Saddle Hut in time for lunch. After lunch, hike down to Mariakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 6 hour
Day 4 Day 4: Mariakamba Hut – Arusha
Stop At: Mount Meru
Breakfast at the camp and a leisurely morning. Descend to the park gate to connect with your waiting transfer vehicle back to your Arusha Hotel, continue with other programs or depart.
Duration: 5 hour
Day 1 Day 1: Arusha/Mariakamba Hut
Stop At: Mount Meru
Mt.Meru Park Gate – Mariakamba: 4-5 hours Drive from Arusha to the Mt. Meru park gate where you will be met by our game ranger and porters. Hike for the few hours to Mariakamba Hut at 8,500 ft. From here you may wish to take an evening walk on the slopes to view wildlife at one of the watering holes in the crater. Dinner and overnight rest at Mariakamba Hut
Duration: 5 hour
Day 2 Day 2: Mariakamba Hut – Saddle Hut
Stop At: Mount Meru
Mariakamba – Saddle Hut: 3-4 hours After breakfast hike to upto 11,500 ft to arrive at Saddle Hut. If time permits you can climb a little further on Mount Meru for a scenic view of the ‘Roof of Africa’, Mount Kilimanjaro. This will also be part of more acclimatization. Overnight at Saddle Hut
Duration: 4 hour
Day 3 Day 3: Saddle Hut – Summit – Mariakamba Hut
Stop At: Mount Meru
Saddle Hut – Summit: 4-6 hours An early rise to hike all the way to the summit before the afternoon clouds cover the summit. From the summit, descend back to the 11,500 ft Saddle Hut in time for lunch. After lunch, hike down to Mariakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 6 hour
Day 4 Day 4: Mariakamba Hut – Arusha
Stop At: Mount Meru
Breakfast at the camp and a leisurely morning. Descend to the park gate to connect with your waiting transfer vehicle back to your Arusha Hotel, continue with other programs or depart.
Duration: 5 hour
