4 DAYS TREK
Mount Meru Climbing
4 DAYS MOUNT MERU TREK
MOUNT MERU CLIMBING ITINERARY
Mount Meru is located in Tanzania and is the fifth highest mountain in Africa. It is a great mountain to climb and offers spectacular scenery, including views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The mountain is less congested compared to its Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya counterparts.
Day 1: Arusha / Miriakamba Hut
Pick up from your overnight hotel to the Mt. Meru Park Gate where you will be met by our game ranger and porters. Hike for a few hours to Miriakamba Hut at 8,500 ft. From here you may wish to take an evening walk on the slopes to view wildlife at one of the watering holes in the crater.
- Main Destination : Miriakamba Hut (Overnight rest)
- Walking Time : 4 to 5 hours
- Meals : Lunch, Dinner (L, D)
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut / Saddle Hut
After breakfast, hike up to 11,500 ft to arrive at Saddle Hut. If time permits, you can climb a little further on Mount Meru for a scenic view of the “Roof of Africa” and Mount Kilimanjaro. This will also be part of more acclimatization.
- Main Destination : Saddle Hut (Overnight rest)
- Walking Time : 3 to 4 hours
- Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B, L, D)
Day 3: Saddle Hut / Summit / Saddle Hut
An early rise to hike all the way to the summit before the afternoon clouds cover the summit. From the summit, descend back to the 11,500 ft Saddle Hut in time for lunch. Spend the rest time relaxing/walking.
- Main Destination : Mount Meru Summit & Saddle Hut (Overnight rest)
- Walking Time : 5 hours to the summit, plus descent time
- Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B, L, D)
Day 4: Saddle Hut / Arusha
After breakfast, hike down to the gate and drive back to Arusha. (Dinner and overnight at your own plan).
- Main Destination : Arusha (No overnight)
- Meals : Breakfast, Lunch (B, L)
Price List
| No. of Pax in one group | Price / Person |
|---|---|
| 7 Pax | $900 |
| 6 Pax | $920 |
| 5 Pax | $950 |
| 4 Pax | $1,000 |
| 3 Pax | $1,100 |
| 2 Pax | $1,200 |
| 1 Pax | $1,300 |
What's Included
- ✔ 3 delicious meals a day
- ✔ Drinking water
- ✔ Transport
- ✔ Ranger/guide
- ✔ Porters
- ✔ Park fees
- ✔ Hut fees
- ✔ Rescue fees
- ✔ Cook
- ✔ Picnic lunches
Not Included
- ✖ International flights & regional flights
- ✖ Visas
- ✖ Airport tax (International – pay direct)
- ✖ Travel/medical/baggage insurance
- ✖ Driver/guide/porters gratuities
- ✖ Drinks/laundry (unless specified)
- ✖ Telephone bills
- ✖ Climbing gear
- ✖ Sleeping bags
- ✖ Any other items of a personal nature
Trekking Gears You Need to Bring
Note: Most items mentioned here cost about 7–10 dollars to hire them for the whole trek.
Mt. boots, socks – at least 4–5 pairs (thin and thick ones), 1 pair of gaiters, sandal/open shoes (optional)
1 thermal (warm) trousers, 1 thermal (warm) long underwear, 1 wind/water-proof trousers.
2 or 1 long sleeved thermal shirts, 1 thermal T-shirt, 1 thermal jacket or sweater, 1 down jacket (preferably wool-lined)
1 pc roll foam or air mattress, 1 warm sleeping bag
Drinking water bottle (NALGEN) or any other brand like SIGG (optional), camel pack
1 headlamp and spare batteries, 1 pair (or 1 pc) walking sticks, 1 pair of sunglasses or ice goggles, sunblock cream or lotion, lipstick cream, first aid kit, camera + films with spare batteries, passport book, a day pack, a rucksack or safari bag