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Mount Meru is Tanzania's second-highest mountain, located approximately 20 kilometers east of Arusha town. The mountain stands at an altitude of 4566 meters above sea level inside Arusha National Park.
Meru has one route to the top and can be attempted for three days, but we highly recommend doing it for four days for acclimatization. Most alpinists use Meru for acclimatization before the Kilimanjaro climb. There is less snow on the mountain than there was before the volcano erupted.
Unlike Kilimanjaro, when you are climbing Mount Meru, you have to be escorted by an armed ranger as you pass through the Arusha National Park. You will enjoy the walking safari as you pass groups of African buffaloes, Zebras, and black and white Colobus monkeys—just to name a few animals.
The Momela and Ngurdoto Lakes are rich in birdlife as you trek to the mountain; birds like pelicans and flamingos are easily seen.
OPTION ONE: 3-DAY MOUNT MERU CLIMB ITINERARY
Day 1: After breakfast, depart Moshi at approximately 8:30 a.m. and drive to Momella's gate. After making the necessary payment, begin the climb with a picnic lunch to the first hut, Miriakamba hut. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Miriakamba hut, which takes approximately 3 ½ hours to reach.
Day 2: After breakfast, continue the climb to the second hut, Saddle. This section is steeper than the first and takes about 2 to 12 hours to complete. In the afternoon, clients have the option to attempt climbing the Little Meru peak and return. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be provided by the saddle hut.
Day 3: Wake up in the middle of the night and enjoy a cup of tea before beginning the attempt to reach the summit of Meru Peak. Proceed to the summit by crossing a rocky path, and then return to the saddle hut for a full breakfast. After a short rest, leave the saddle hut and descend down to Momella gate via the first hut, Miriakamba. Along the way, there will be a game-viewing session at Momella Lakes before returning to Moshi or Arusha.
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OPTION TWO: 4-DAY MOUNT MERU CLIMB ITINERARY
Day 1: After breakfast, depart Moshi at approximately 8:30 a.m. and drive to Momella's gate. After making the necessary payment, begin the climb with a picnic lunch to the first hut, Miriakamba hut. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at Miriakamba Hut, which is about 3 and a half hours away.
Day 2: After breakfast, continue the climb to the second hut, Saddle. This section is steeper than the first and takes about 2 to 12 hours to complete. In the afternoon, clients have the option to attempt climbing the Little Meru peak and return. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be provided by the saddle hut.
Day 3: Wake up in the middle of the night and enjoy a cup of tea before beginning the attempt to reach the summit of Meru Peak. Proceed to the summit by crossing a rocky path, and then return to the saddle hut for a full breakfast. The rest of the day will be spent resting. Lunch, dinner, and overnight stay will be at the saddle hut.
Day 4: Leave the Saddle hut and descend down to Momella Gate via the first hut, Miriakamba, where you will be transferred to Arusha or Moshi.
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