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Mount Meru Trek

Trek to the summit of Africa's second highest mountain on this 6-day guided adventure

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Tanzania, Africa

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About this tour:

6 days

Jan-Mar, Jun-Dec

Trekking

Guided, Private

Mixed

Very Hard (5/5)

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Accommodation for Mount Meru Trek

This accommodations on this trekking tour of Mount Meru are Mountain huts / wooden cabins with shared dormitory rooms while on Mount Meru and in a private room in a lodge while in Moshi. In some cases, accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other, comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room as a solo travelers. In some cases, there may be other solo travelers, and we can match you with participants of the same sex. Please note, that single accommodation is not possible in guesthouses with assigned stay at dormitories.

Night 1

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Panama Garden Resort

This beautiful hotel has everything you need to make your stay in Moshi comfortable: the resort has a beautiful garden area with swimming pool, bar, BBQ corner and free WiFi.

Night 2

Miriakamba Hut

Spend the night in huts that are scattered up the mountainside. This camp will be where you lay your head for two nights during your trek.

Night 3

Saddle Hut

This hut is in the perfect location for easy access to Little Meru and to enjoy the tremendous scenery.

Night 4

Miriakamba Hut

Spend the night in huts that are scattered up the mountainside. This camp will be where you lay your head for two nights during your trek.

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Panama Garden Resort

This beautiful hotel has everything you need to make your stay in Moshi comfortable: the resort has a beautiful garden area with swimming pool, bar, BBQ corner and free WiFi.

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Mount Meru Trek Tour Details

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Itinerary

Mount Meru Trek Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Tanzania

Accommodation - Panama Garden Resort | Distance - None | Meals - No Meals Included

Get picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport near Arusha and taken you to your hotel in Moshi. Here you will meet the tour leader, who will tell you everything you need to know on your upcoming guided trekking tour up Mount Meru. Your guide will also make sure all your equipment is there. If you will need any more gear, you will be able to rent it in Moshi.

Day 2

Momella gate (1,500m) to Miriakamba Hut (2,500m)

Accommodation - Miriakamba Hut | Distance - 6km, 1,000m, 4-5 hours | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start your Mount Meru trek at 8 AM with a roughly 90-minute transfer to Momella gate, which is where you will start the trek. After you complete your registration, you will start the trek accompanied by an armed ranger. Today’s route will have some spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Momella Lakes. Along the way, you may spot animals like cape buffaloes, giraffes, bushbucks, warthogs, and other local species. You will soon come to Miriakamba Hut and spend the night here.

Day 3

Miriakamba Hut (2,500m) to Saddle Hut (3,500m)

Accommodation - Saddle Hut | Distance - 6.5km, 1,350m, 3-4 hours | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Your trek up Mount Meru will take you on a steep path which takes you to the saddle ridge today. You can expect amazing views of Meru Crate, the ash cone and little Meru while trekking today. There is also the chance to see wildlife while you are trekking through the forest today. You might even be lucky to spot buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkeys. Eventually, you will make your way to Saddle hut - the accommodation for the night, where you’ll have a quick rest and then continue on to Little Meru (3,810m). This additional trek to Little Meru will assist in acclimatization, and afterward you’ll return back down to the Saddle Hut.

Day 4

Saddle Hut (3,500m) to Socialist Peak (4,562m) to Miriakamba Hut (2,500m)

Accommodation - Miriakamba Hut | Distance - 19km, 1,200m, 10-12 hours | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is a tough, long day, but it is also the highlight of this trip. You will have to wake up just after midnight for a light meal and an ascent to the top of Mount Meru, known as Socialist Peak. This push to the top of Mount Meru is on a steep path and you will be hiking through rocky ridges and gravel. Enjoy unforgettable views of the Meru Crater and ash cone from the summit. You may also see some animals like Klipspringers and reedbucks today. After we spend some time to enjoy the pinnacle today's trek, descend back to the Miriakamba Hut and spend the night there.

Day 5

Miriakamba Hut (2,500m) to Momella gate (1,500m)

Accommodation - Panama Garden Resort | Distance - 14km, 4-5 hours | Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After the tough day trekking to the top of Mount Meru, today is about descending back to Momella Gate. You will start your day with a hearty breakfast. After that, you will start your final hike to Momella Gate, using the southern route to descend. You will pass through a montane forest where you will be able to see the incredible Fig Tree Arch. You will be picked up from Momella Gate and taken back to your hotel in Moshi.

Day 6

Departure

Accommodation - None, departure day | Distance - None | Meals - Breakfast

Today it’s all up to you and what time your flight leaves. If you have time, you can explore the town of Moshi and find some souvenirs to commemorate your summit of Mount Meru. Consider sparing an hour of your time to help our environmental conservation efforts by planting a tree in the Kilimanjaro region.

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