Miriakamba Hut, Saddle Hut, Summit, Arusha
Mount Meru is the best for acclimatization prior to Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing; It is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania standing at 4568m.
The mountain is located within the Arusha National Park and given its prime location, climbers have a chance to catch a glimpse of the wildlife in the area.
On arrival you are met by our guide, and you are transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Dinner and overnight at Silver Palm Hotel (HB)
Elevation (m) – 1200 to 2514
Distance – About 10kms
Hiking Time – About 4 to 6hrs
Habitat – Montane Forest
We drive from Arusha to Momela Gate which is about 1hr and 30mins drive. After registration at the gate, our walk will being with full armed ranger escorting us, simple because of the wild animals that you might come across. You shall be able to see elephants, zebras, giraffe, monkeys and antelopes.
Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut.
Elevation (m) – 2514 to 3570
Distance – About 8kms
Hiking Time – About 3 to 5hrs
Habitat – Forest & Moorland
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 offering a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone.
After hot lunch at Saddle Hut, we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru which stands at 3820m for superb views just before sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut
Elevation (m) – 3570 to 4565 to 2514
Distance – About 5kms ascent and 23kms descent
Hiking Time – About 12 to 14hrs
Habitat – Alpine Desert Moorland
We start early at 0130hrs to climb up steeply to Rhino Point standing at 3800m and then on to Cobra Point standing at 4350m.
We reach the summit standing at 4566m at sunrise and there is a possibility of seeing the Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds.
The final park of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater.
Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut
There are two ways down from here. You can descend the route you came up with or walk down the jeep road which descends to the lower crater floor.
You pass through the well know Fig Tree Arch and can visit an impressive waterfall hidden in a ravine not far from the road.
Once you are at the gate, our vehicle shall transfer you to your hotel in Arusha.
Dinner and overnight at Silver Palm Hotel
After breakfast, day at leisure. You check out by 1100hrs and depending on your flight time, you shall then be transferred to the airport for your flight back home with wonderful memories.