Mount Meru 5 Days
Mount Meru is located in Arusha National Park due to this reason, all hiker must climb with Ranger because of the wide range of wildlife living on the mountain. On the lower slopes of the mountain, hikers are more likely to see elephants, giraffes and Buffalo. As hikers continue their ascents, the trail follows the rim of the volcano’s crater along a dramatic ridge line. Throughout the climb, hikers sleep in designated huts along the trail. Hikers reach the summit as the sun is rising and they will have spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and of the Meru Crater.
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Mount Meru
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- Specilaized Bilingual Guide
- Camping & park fees
- Transport (4×4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Professional English/German speaking safari guide
- Chef cooker
- Tent & mattress
- 8 breakfasts; 9 lunches; 8 dinners
- bottle of water per day; tea and coffee with meals
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- Additional Services
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa and passport fees
- Personal items
- Sleeping bag
- Increases in park fees where applicable
- Accommodation & meals in Arusha
- Tips for safari guide & chef
- Soda and Alcoholic beverages
- Extra activities
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Details
Africa Camps Bay Tours driver will transport you from the airport to our Home or hotel in Arusha . Orientation regarding your trek will take place at the hotel. Your guides will provide information about the trek and perform a comprehensive inspection of your gear. They will also clarify any further questions.
We will depart from the hotel in Arusha in the morning. Our expedition begins with a drive to Arusha National Park which takes approximately 45 minutes. The lively vegetation in the park is extremely versatile. Our first waypoint is the Miriakamba. You will be accompanied by an armed ranger and a professional mountain guide throughout the duration of the walk. During the walk you will encounter a vast amount of wildlife including buffalo, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras and gazelles. Your guide will identify the different bird species you come across. There is a possibility that you will see leopards or elephants but they tend to be more reserved compared to the ones in the Serengeti. We will stop at the Miriakamba Hut where we will spend the night and enjoy an appetising dinner.
We will start the day with an energy dense breakfast and then we will follow the steep path to the Saddle Hut. The trek to little Meru can be completed once you arrive at the Saddle Hut. We will return to the Saddle hut and have dinner. Due to the fact that you will wake up at midnight to hike to the summit of Mount Meru, it is recommended that you attempt to fall asleep shortly after dinner.
We will begin the final leg of our journey to the peak of Mount Meru around midnight. Your headlamp will assist you in the early hours of the hike. Reaching the summit is the most difficult part of the journey due to the fact that the trail is exceedingly steep. We have allocated some time for photos and a moment to comprehend what you have achieved. The scenic view of the mountains as you descend to the Momela Gate is simply mesmerizing. We will briefly stop at the Saddle hut for lunch. The final hours of our journey will be spent trekking to the Momela Gate. You will have a chance to hike amid the Meru cloud forest. This trail tends be slippery so it is important to step consciously. Papagei Tours vehicle will transport you from the Momela gate back to where you began. You will have the opportunity to purchase sodas and Mount Meru climbing shirts to prove that you conquered the trek.
A driver will bring you to Kilimanjaro Airport, from where you will connect your flight. If you’ve signed up for a Safari or Zanzibar – well, that’s a different adventure and we’ll be happy to take of it for you!
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