Mt Meru Climb 3 days

Mount Meru is a massive volcano reaching 14,980 feet (4,565 meters). This trek serves as an ideal warm up for Mt. Kilimanjaro due to its altitude acclimatization and hiking distances.The tour has less crowd and challenging ascents which will prepare you to climb Mt.Kilimanjaro which has acclimatization altitude and hiking distance .

Itinerary

Day 1: Meriakamba Hut

Stop At: Arusha, Arusha, Arusha Region
We drive from Arusha 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

Elevation (m): (1,387 m to (1,500 m)

Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft) to 3,000 ft )

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.

Day 2: Saddle Hut

Stop At: Mount Meru, Arusha National Park 00255 Tanzania
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.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at Saddle Hut

Day 3: Summit Day

Stop At: Mount Meru, Arusha National Park 00255 Tanzania
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) for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds.

The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline 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 your hotel in

Arusha/Moshi.
Duration: 14 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.