4 DAYS MT MERU TREKKING

Code: WHISTLING
4 DAYS
Category:

Safari Description

Why Meru climb.?
Mountain Meru is the third-highest peak in Africa and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m. The mountain is located within Arusha National Park, Tanzania’s gem. This prime location gives trekkers the chance to spot some wildlife that inhabits the area. To ascend is quite steep, the route to the summit passes over streams, through parkland, montane forest, a giant heather zone and moorland. The summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge, which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater.
Itinerary
.

INCLUDED
Private professional mountain guide
All Park fees
Rescue fees
Hut fees
All meals while on the Mountain
Drinking water
Guides, Porters, cook salaries
Pulse Oximeters Walking Poles
First aid supplies
NOT INCLUDED
Tips and any items of personal nature.
Personal hiking gears such as boots, sleeping bag, warm clothes etc.

DAY 1: MOMELA GATE -MIRIAKAMBA HUTS: 13.8KM/ Elevation:1597m/5240ft to 2503m/8212ft

After breakfast depart Moshi about 8:30 a.m drive to Momella gate. Make payment and start the climb with picnic lunch to the first hut called Miriakamba hut. Dinner and overnight – Miriakamba hut (3 ½ hrs).

DAY 2: MIRIAKAMBA HUTS – SADDLE HUTS: 6.1KM Elevation: 2503m/8212ft to 3560m/11,680ft

After breakfast we proceed with a climb to second hut called Saddle. This is too steep part compared to the first part (2 ½). During the afternoon, client can decide to attempt climbing little Meru peak and back. Dinner and overnight – Saddle hut.

DAY 3: SADDLE HUT- SUMMIT: 5.5KM/ 3.4KMS: DESCEND TO SADDLE HUT Elevation: 3560m/11,680ft to 4566m/14980ft

Descent to 3560m/11680ft
Wake up at middle-night and have a cup of tea before starting attempt big Meru peak. Proceed to summit crossing rocky path and back to Saddle hut for full breakfast. The day will be spent resting. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Saddle hut.

DAY 4: SADDLE HUT – MOMELLA GATE: 6.5KM Elevation:3560m/11,680ft to 1597m/5240ft

Leave Saddle hut and descend down to Momella gate via first hut (Miriakamba) where you will be transferred to Arusha/Moshi.