Mount Meru Trekking - 3 Days Trekking
5 Days Tanzania Safari

Mount Meru Trekking - 3 Days Trekking

Safari Overview

Mount Meru Trekking - 3 Days Trekking will join the team to guard against any animal threats as you start your approach through Arusha National Park via the Momella route. Keep your eyes open and you will be rewarded with sighting of baboons, giraffe, zebra, colombus monkeys and variety of birds. From here you start your ascent through Meru's diverse vegetation zones from montane forest, moorland, semi-desert and alpine desert, until you reach its magnificent crater. Traversing round the crater rim to reach its summit, Socialist Peak at 4566m, after which you will have time to explore the ash cone that has formed in the crater during the 1910 eruption.


5 Days / 4 Nights

Tanzania
Safari in Tanzania


Mount Kilimanjaro

DAY 1

PRE DAY : ARRIVE IN ARUSHA | KILIMANJARO

DAY 2

Arusha (1400m) – Momella Gate (1500m)–Miriakamba Hut (2500)

DAY 3

Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Saddle Hut (3500m)

DAY 4

Summit Attempt 4566m – Miriakamba Hut - Momella Gate -Arusha

DAY 5

POST DAY : ONWARD JOURNEY

Mountain Hut + 2Nights Basic I Accommodation

Mountain Hut + 2Nights Basic II Accommodation

Mountain Hut + 2Nights Budget Accommodation

Mountain Hut + 2Nights Standard Accommodation

Suggested Accommodations

MOUNT MERU TREKKING

 

PRE - DAY 01: Accommodation in Arusha City

V I P Accommodation: Gran Melia Hotel Arusha  / Hamerkop House by Lemala or Similar Accommodation.

Superior Accommodation: Gran Melia Hotel Arusha  / Hamerkop House by Lemala / Arusha Coffee lodge by Elewana  or Similar Accommodation.

Luxury AccommodationMount Meru Hotel / Lake Duluti Serena Hotel / Four Point by Sheraton / Arusha Coffee lodge by Elewana  or Similar Accommodation.

Mid-Range AccommodationFune Retreat Resort / The Africa tulip Hotel / Sg Hotel & Spa / Kibo Palace Hotel / A1 Hotel and Resort or Similar Accommodation.

Standard Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge / Gold Crest Hotel / Tulia Retreat Hotel & Spa / Kahawa House  / Mvuli Hotels / Zawadi House lodge or Similar Accommodation.

Budget Accommodation: Green Mountain Hotel / Marves Hotel / The Lodge Tellamande / Silver Palm Hotel / Premier Palace Hotel or Similar Accommodation.

Basic II Accommodation: The Charity HotelAfricana Grand Hotel / Natron Palace Hotel / Graceland Hotel / City Link Hotel or Similar Accommodation.

Basic I Accommodation: Way Side HotelThe White House of Tanzania (Hostel) / Arusha Backpackers Hotel  / Arusha Safari Hostel / Mid Way Hotel or Similar Accommodation.
 

DAY 01: Arusha (1400m) – Momella Gate (1500m) – Miriakamba Hut (2500)

Meals planed: Lunch & Dinner

V I P Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.

Superior Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.                                     

Luxury Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.

Mid-Range Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.

Standard Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.

Budget Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.

Basic Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.

Mountain Hut Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.

 

DAY 02: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Saddle Hut (3500m)

Meals planed: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

V I P Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Saddle Hut.

Superior Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Saddle Hut.                                             

Luxury Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Saddle Hut.

Mid-Range Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Saddle Hut.

Standard Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Saddle Hut.

Budget Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Saddle Hut.

Basic Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Saddle Hut.

Mountain Hut Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Saddle Hut.

 

DAY 03: Saddle Hut (3500m) – Summit Attempt (4566m)–Miriakamba Hut (2500m)

Meals planed: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

V I P Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.

Superior Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.                                     

Luxury Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.

Mid-Range Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.

Standard Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.

Budget Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.

Basic Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.

Mountain Hut Accommodation: Overnight at Mt. Kilimanjaro Miriakamba Hut.

 

 

DAY 04: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Momella Gate (1500m) –Arusha (1400)


POST - DAY 04: Accommodation in Arusha City

V I P Accommodation: Gran Melia Hotel Arusha  / Hamerkop House by Lemala or Similar Accommodation.

Superior Accommodation: Gran Melia Hotel Arusha  / Hamerkop House by Lemala / Arusha Coffee lodge by Elewana  or Similar Accommodation.

Luxury AccommodationMount Meru Hotel / Lake Duluti Serena Hotel / Four Point by Sheraton / Arusha Coffee lodge by Elewana  or Similar Accommodation.

Mid-Range AccommodationFune Retreat Resort / The Africa tulip Hotel / Sg Hotel & Spa / Kibo Palace Hotel / A1 Hotel and Resort or Similar Accommodation.

Standard Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge / Gold Crest Hotel / Tulia Retreat Hotel & Spa / Kahawa House  / Mvuli Hotels / Zawadi House lodge or Similar Accommodation.

Budget Accommodation: Green Mountain Hotel / Marves Hotel / The Lodge Tellamande / Silver Palm Hotel / Premier Palace Hotel or Similar Accommodation.

Basic II Accommodation: The Charity HotelAfricana Grand Hotel / Natron Palace Hotel / Graceland Hotel / City Link Hotel or Similar Accommodation.

Basic I Accommodation: Way Side HotelThe White House of Tanzania (Hostel) / Arusha Backpackers Hotel  / Arusha Safari Hostel / Mid Way Hotel or Similar Accommodation.
 

POST-DAY 05: Departure (Arusha AirportKilimanjaro International Airport)

 

Accommodation: None/On request

Meals planed: Breakfast 

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The Tour Price Includes


  • Filtered water throughout the trek.
  • Transportation to & from the mountain gate.
  • Access to emergency oxygen and first aid kit.
  • Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters.
  • Meru certificate for your successful summit attempt.
  • A fully supported climb, accompanied by an armed ranger.
  • Camping equipment – tents, sleeping mattress and camping furniture.
  • Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
  • Accommodation and meals per the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).
  • Dinner on day 1, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on day 2-4 and breakfast on day 5 of your trip.
  • 3-4 porters per climber, which includes porters to carry up to 30 lbs of your personal gear.
  • Pre and after trek accommodation at the hotel, 2 nights in Arusha/Moshi with bed, dinner & breakfast (HB) Meal.
  • All Park fees, Rescue fees, Camping fees, and 18% VAT on tour fees and service which cost nearly 100% of the total cost.
  • Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Arusha National Park Authority (ANAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO).
  • Luggage allowance for your main bag, which will be carried by a porter, up to max. 15 kg. To make the porter’s life easier, we however strongly recommend to limit the weight of your main bag to 12 kg. For all bags exceeding 15 kg, you will need to pay for an extra porter before the start of your climb. All extra luggage, items you will not use on your climb, such safari clothing, gear and equipment, can also be safely stored at the hotel.

The Tour Price Excludes


  • International and domestic flights and departure taxes (Quoted separately where applicable)
  • Meals not listed above. eg Breakfast & Lunch on first day and Lunch & Dinner on the last.
  • Tanzania Visa cost which is 50% except for Canadian and USA passport holders which is US$100.
  • Optional Tours (short safari/tour after your climb can be arranged upon request at an extra cost).
  • Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is extra (US$100 per toilet + toilet tent)
  • Mountain gears + Sleeping bag (can be rented, please ask us at the time of the booking).
  • Inoculations and personal insurance (e.g. Tanzania Visa, Travel, Medical and Baggage insurance, A doctor for the group, Laundry, Souvenirs, Telephone, Beverages (available to purchase) and all other services that are not mentioned as included.
  • Tips for the crew, which are mandatory on Mt. Meru. The minimum amount is 20 USD per day per guide, 10 USD per cook per day and 10 USD per porter per day. We however strongly recommend a more correct tip of 25 USD per guide per day, 15 USD per cook per day and 15 USD per porter per day. All these amounts are to be divided by all group members.
  • Holiday Surcharge : A supplement of US $ 40.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31 December and 1st January
  • A supplement of US $ 35.00 per person will apply to all bookings between Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge.