Mt. Meru Climbing 3 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Momella Gate To Miriakamba Hut

Stop At: Mount Meru, Arusha National Park 00255 Tanzania
You will depart the hotel at 08:00 hrs 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.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Miriakamba Hut

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut To Saddle Hut

Stop At: Mount Meru, Arusha National Park 00255 Tanzania
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.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Saddle Hut.

Day 3: Saddle Hut To Miriakamba Hut To Momella Gate

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) 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 Meriakamba Hut and lastly in Momela gate.

The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to Moshi at your accommodation.
Duration: 14 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel