4 Days Mount Meru Trekking in Tanzania

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Momella Gate (1,500 m) – Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m)⌄

   Drive from Arusha to the Mt. Meru park gate the place you will be met by utilizing our recreation ranger and porters. After registration at the Gate will begin to walk along the way we can sport the wild animals. Tour for the few hours to Mariakamba Hut at eight,500 toes. From proper right here it’s possible you’ll want to take an evening stroll on the slopes to view pure world at probably the most watering holes within the crater. Dinner and overnight night at Meriakamba Hut Elevation (m): (1,387 m to (1,500 m) Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft) to 3,000 ft) Distance: 10 km Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Montane Forest.

   Meals: Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Miriakamba Hut.

2. 2Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m) – Saddle Hut (3,550 m)⌄

   The walk from Miriakamba-Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After lunch at Saddle Hut we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views. Dinner and overnight night at Saddle Hut Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 3,570 m Elevation (ft): 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft Distance: 8 km Hiking Time: 3-5 hours Habitat: Forest and Moorland.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Saddle Hut.

3. 3Saddle Hut (3,550 m) – Socialist Peak (4,562 m) – Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m)⌄

   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 ridgeline 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. Elevation (m): 3,570 m to 4,565m to 2,514m Elevation (ft): 14,977ft to 11,712 ft to 8,250ft Distance: 5 km up 13 km down Hiking Time: 10 – 12 hours Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Miriakamba Hut.

4. 4Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m) – Momella Gate (1,500 m) – Arusha⌄

   We take a short and fast descent way through open grassland and mixed forest, with a possibility of seeing wildlife before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to your hotel in Arusha/Moshi. Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 1,500 m to 1,387 m Elevation (ft): 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft to 4,921ft Distance: 10 km Hiking time: 2-4 hours Habitat: Montane Forest.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Back to your accommodation in Arusha or transfer you to Airport.