This is Tanzania’s second highest mountain standing at 4566m and like any other mountain requires acclimatization. We use Momela route, which leads to the summit.
4 Days Trekking Mount Meru
Day to Day Itinerary
DAY 1 Arusha to Momela Then Miriakamba
Distance: 1000m ascent to Miriakambahut 2514m
Drive from Arusha to Momela gate for clearance and start the trek, which takes you to a junction to choose between a long but more interesting forest route and a short but less scenic route. It takes 4/5 hrs [1000m] ascent to Miriakambahut[2514m].
DAY 2 Miriakamba to Saddle Hut
Distance: 3 hrs 4km
After breakfast, trek for 3 hrs [4km] to Saddle hut through steep pleasant glades and trees via Buffalo Swamp. Take the side trips to the Little Meru and the Rhino Point[3820m] if you deem fit. Dinner and overnight at the hut.
DAY 3 Saddle Hut to Meru Summit and Descent
Distance:– 4/5 hrs to The Summit 1000m
Early morning rise to trek 4/5 hrs to the Summit [1000m] and return via Saddle hut to Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.
DAY 4 Miriakamba to Momela and Arusha
After breakfast, trek downs the last bit of the mountain to the gate to pick your certificate and be transferred to Arusha where the tour ends.
NB: Climbing gear can be hired at our Arusha offices.
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