Mount Meru Climbing
TOUR INTRODUCTION
4 Days in Climbing Mount Meru 2 days in Hotel
Mount Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania and third in East Africa. This mountain is in north Tanzania in Arusha national Park in the west of Mt Kilimanjaro. It is a good acclimatization point for those who want to attempt Kilimanjaro. Mount meru is surrounded the green vegetation in its lower part with wildlife experience and has an amazing landscapes and great view of Arusha city. For those who don’t have much time to climb Kilimanjaro should attempt mount Meru climbing. The mountain is estimated to occurs 250,000 years ago after or during volcanic eruption. It is unique mountain which start with ideal of safari and experience wildlife like Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Wildebeest, warthogs, impalas, Gazelles, Baboon, Monkeys, lions and so many other animals. The park is also home of birdlife such as flamingos in some lake in the parks and other approximately 300 hundred species of birds. Standard climbing required for mount Meru is 4days climb, although possibly for 3days as well and is accompanied by armed ranger for wildlife protection.
The first day takes hikers through the misty rain forest where the famous arched fig tree is located. During this stretch, colobus monkeys and the occasional buffalo are often seen. Depending on the weather, visitors might be lucky to see the Momella lakes and Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. The night will be spent at the Miriakamba Hut.
Today the hikes will take to heather moorland zone that is home to moss covered trees is entered. Hikers also have the option to summit little Meru at 3,820 m. The night will be spent at the Saddle Hut.
The summit attempt usually starts around midnight, ensuring hikers have plenty of time to reach the summit by sunrise. As is to be expected, this is the most difficult part of the climb as the path after Rhino point is quite narrow and steep. This part includes some climbing stages and hikers are advised to tread carefully.
From Socialist Peak at 4,566 m hikers should be able to enjoy the beautiful views from the peak as well as see the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance as the sun rises. From the peak hikers will descend via Miriakamba Hut down to the gate.
Price Range
No of people | 1 | 2-4 | 5-7 | 8+ |
Price per person ( USD) | 1300 $ | 1250 $ | 1200 $ | 1000 $ |
- Arrive in Tanzania
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your arranged hotel in Moshi town. You will meet our professional guide who will brief you on your upcoming trek and do an equipment check to make sure you have all the necessary mountain gear. Gear which is missing can be rented on this day.
- Driving distance: 55 km/miles,
- Driving Time: 1hour
- Habitat: Cultivated zone
- Hotel: Bed and Breakfast
- DAY 1: Nalemoru Gate – Simba Camp
This morning we will drive to the village of NaleMoru for the starting point of the Rongai route. The first stage of the trek is through farmland and pine forests. You may have chance to see the beautiful Colobus monkeys or if you’re lucky enough, elephants or buffalos on route. Our first camp will be the Simba Camp located at the edge of the moorland zone at 2620m.
- Meal plan: breakfast, picnic lunch box and dinner
- Journey time and altitude: 3-4hours walking from1950m at Nalemoru gate to 2620m at samba camp
- Walking distance: 8km/5 miles
- Accommodation: in tents at samba camp
- Habitat: Rain Forest.
- DAY 2: Simba Camp to Kikelelwa
After breakfast we expect to depart about 08:00 hrs. we will walk further today, approximately 12km/8 miles. Our expectation is that, this will involve about6-8 hours of actual walking. At the start, notice how the once large heatherbecome smaller as you climb, and the trees become fewer and further between. Behind you can see over the border to Kenya if the weather is good. A picnic lunch is eaten about 13:00hrs before you continue in a south easterly direction with the craggy peak of mawenzi infront of you.
- Meals plan: breakfast, picnic lunch box, and dinner.
- Journey time and altitudes: between 6-8hrs walking climbing from 2620m at samba camp to 3600m at kikelelwa camp
- Walking distance: 12km/8miles
- Accommodation: in tents at kikelelwa camp.
- DAY 3: Kikelelwa Camp – Mawenzi Tarn Camp
After breakfast we will have short hike at gentle slope toward Third Camp. On the way we will have a beautiful view of the mountain Kibo and mawenzi. If luck you might be able to see some wild animal like elephant.
- Meals plan: breakfast, cooked lunch and dinner.
- Journey time and altitudes: between 3-4hrs walking climbing from 3600m kikelelwa camp to 4300m at Mawenzi Tarn camp
- Walking distance: 5km/3miles
- Accommodation: in tents at Mawenzi Tarn camp.
- Habitat: Health
- DAY 4: Mawenzi Tarn Camp – Kibo Tarn Camp
We leave our campsite and cross the lunar desert of the ‘saddle’ between Mawenzi and Kibo After a couple hours trekking, reach this spectacular place, with the summit of Kilimanjaro in the background and our trail to the high camp stretched out before our eyes. Upon reaching our camp the remainder of the day will be spent resting in preparation of the final ascent after a very early night!
- Meals plan: breakfast, picnic lunch box, and dinner.
- Journey time and altitudes: between 5-6hrs walking climbing from 4300m at Mawenzi Tarn camp to 4700m at kibo Tarn camp
- Walking distance: 8km/5miles
- Accommodation: in huts at kibo hut
- Habitat: Alpine Desert
- DAY 5: Kibo Hut - Uhuru Peak - Horombo Hut
Today is “The Big Day” – the summit stage. You will begin your final ascent around midnight which will be long and strenuous. Passing the Hans Meyer Cave at 5220m, the climb slowly but surely goes upwards. At sunrise, you will reach Gillman’s Point (5681m) – the crater rim of Kilimanjaro – where the sun will slowly start to warm up the land. You will have soon forgotten the cold of the night and after a further hike of 1 – 2 hours, you will reach Uhuru Peak at 5895m. On your return to Kibo Hut, a warm meal awaits you followed by a 1 – 2-hour break before proceeding back down to Horombo Hut.
- Meals plan: brunch and dinner.
- Journey time and altitudes: between 10-13hrs walking climbing from 4700m at kibo hut to Uhuru peak at 5895m then return to 3720m at Horombo Hut.
- Walking distance: 22km/14miles
- Accommodation: in Huts at Horombo Hut
- Habitat: Arctic and Heath
- DAY 6: Horombo Hut – Marangu Gate - Moshi
The last stage passes through the heath and moor zone to the Mandara Hut (2700m) where a warm lunch is waiting for you. Soon, you will once again pass the tropical rainforest and after a total time of 6 hours trekking, you will be back at the Kilimanjaro National Park Gate (1970m). After saying goodbye to your mountain guides, a short transfer follows to take you back to your hotel in Moshi. Once there, you can take a warm and relaxing shower and celebrate your success in reaching the summit of the Kilimanjaro.
- Meals plan: breakfast at Horombo hut, cooked lunch at mandara hut, and dinner at hotel in moshi.
- Journey time and altitudes: between 6-7hrs walking from horombo hut 3720m to marangu gate 1970m to moshi 1 hour drive
- Walking distance: 19km/12miles
- Accommodation: in hotel at moshi
- Habitat: Rain Forest
- Depart Tanzania
This day left for your next destination. If you have safari, then might be used to beginning your safari or fly to Zanzibar or fly back home. Our vehicle will be ready to take you to the airport at your time.