Mount Meru

Mount Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania standing 4566 metres (14,979 feet) high. It is overshadowed by Mount Kilimanjaro, its famous neighbor, and frequently overlooked by visitors.

But Meru is a spectacular mountain. A trek here involves beautiful hiking through the grassland and forest on the mountain's lower slopes, followed by a dramatic and exhilarating ridge walk to the summit.

Minimum: 2pax, Price: US$1325 pp

4 Days Climbing Mount Meru Itinerary

Day 1
On arrival you are personally met by one of our representatives and transferred to Arusha to a well appointed lodge. In the afternoon there is a full briefing with the climbs Manager and your guide.
Overnight at Outpost Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 2
In the morning we are collected from your lodge and transfer to Arusha National Park. At the Momella gate we finish registration formalities before setting off with your guide and armed ranger - there is abundant wildlife in the forests! The forest section is especially scenic with strangler figs and the possibility of seeing buffalo grazing in one of the clearings. In the late afternoon we reach a viewpoint before heading onto Miriakamba hut for dinner.
Overnight at Miriakamba hut (Full Board)

Day 3
We set off from Miriakamba initially still in the forest zone but in a few hours as we reach Saddle hut for lunch in the alpine desert zone. In the afternoon a walk to the summit of Little Meru can be taken for stunning views before heading back to Saddle Hut for dinner.
Overnight at Saddle hut (Full Board)

Day 4
We rise early and our hard work is rewarded at dawn as the sun rises to the East. Kilimanjaro is normally clearly seen from here and the sheer cliffs of the crater fall dramatically 1000 feet or more. We return back and after some brunch at Saddle Hut, we continue down to Miriakamba hut for dinner.
Overnight at Miriakamba hut (Full Board)

Day 5
The final section takes up to 3 hours to return to our vehicles where we say farewell to our crew and have time for a short picnic lunch and game drive before returning to Arusha for a well deserved shower!
Overnight at Outpost Lodge (Bed & Breakfast)

Day 6
Today a day room is held to allow you to relax and check out later in the day. Day Room only, Lunch. A vehicle is on hand to transfer you to the airport to connect with your international flight