3 DAYS MERU TREK

Day 0: Arrive at Kilimanjaro / Arusha airport:

You will be met on arrival and transfer to a standard hotel in Arusha/Moshi, on Bed & Breakfast. This day a pre-trek briefing will be given by your lead mountain guide.

Your trekking equipment will also be checked; you have an option to rent any other needed equipment for your trek.

Day 1: Drive from Hotel to Momella gate, then hike to Miriakamba Hut

Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes which is 1,500 meters. You will drive inside Arusha National Park. Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek leads you to viewpoints from where you can see Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes. As you continue with the trekking you will have a moment to see abundance of birds and monkeys. The black and white colubus monkeys and blue monkeys are fascinating to watch. You will also encounter wildlife like Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Giraffes, and Warthogs during this day. We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut (2,500m).

Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 5-6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner


Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

Today we hike the steep path along the saddle’s ridge; the hike is a short day walk but steep and sustained climb all the way. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru. There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes, elephants and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle hut. Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for superb views just before the sunset this climb is also for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut.

Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Saddle Hut to Summit to Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate

We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high. You will start the hike at around 2 am to the final ascent to the summit known as “Socialist Peak”. This ascent will be steep and we will be making our way through gravel and rocky cliffs. The magnificent views of the crater rim, the Ash Cone rising from the Crater floor, Kilimanjaro floating on the morning clouds, and west towards the Rift Valley is clear.

From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba hut then continuing down to Momella gate. A car will be waiting for you to transport you to the hotel for overnight.

Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 1500m/4921ft
Distance: 28km/17mi
Hiking Time: 13-14 hours
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: Today after breakfast your transfer driver will pick you up and drive to Kilimanjaro airport for your return flight, Breakfast

Inclusion

• Arrival and departure Kilimanjaro/Arusha airports transfers
• Transport from the hotel to the mountain and back to the hotel
• Services of English-speaking Mountain guide, assistant guides and enough porters for your luggage, food and water, and a skilled cook
• Accommodation in wooden dormitory style huts and meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Sleeping Mattress
• All park fees and taxes
• 4 Days trekking
• 2 Nights hotel in Arusha on bed and breakfast

Exclusions

• Tanzania Visa
• International and domestic flights
• Personal trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)
• Tips and gratuities
• Travel insurance
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Liquors, beers and bottled beverages