4 Days mount meru climbing
Overview
4 Days Mount Meru Climbing: An Unforgettable Adventure
Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest peak, offers an exhilarating trekking experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. A 4 Days Mount Meru Climbing itinerary provides the perfect balance of challenge and breathtaking scenery, making it an ideal choice for both experienced trekkers and those seeking to acclimatize before attempting Mount Kilimanjaro.
This incredible trek begins at the Momella Gate in Arusha National Park, where climbers are welcomed by stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, and elephants. Over the course of four days, you’ll ascend through lush rainforests, misty moorlands, and rugged alpine zones to reach the summit, Socialist Peak, at 4,566 meters above sea level.
Highlights of the 4 Days Mount Meru Climbing adventure include the chance to witness awe-inspiring sunrises, panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and an intimate connection with nature. With experienced guides, porters, and a well-paced itinerary, climbers can enjoy a safe and rewarding experience.
Tour Plan
You’ll be picked up from your Arusha hotel and transferred to the Momella Gate of Arusha National Park, where you’ll go through the necessary pre-climb formalities.
Today’s hiking takes you across the open grasslands of the park in the company of an armed ranger. As you’re inside a national park, you’ll have an excellent chance of spotting game such as elephants, giraffes, buffalo, monkeys, and much more during the day.
In the afternoon, you’ll begin to climb into the rainforest, where you’ll overnight in the Miriakamba huts.
You’ll pass from the lush rainforest and into the more spartan heath zone today, with giant clumps of heather and other moorland scrub dotting the terrain.
Hiking along the ridge of the Mount Meru Crater, you’ll have breathtaking views of both the crater and the Ash Tray.
For those with a little extra energy, there’s the option to ascend to the peak of Little Mount Meru for a panoramic view of Arusha and its surrounds.
You’ll be up very early today. Around midnight, in fact!
It’s a steep trail that separates you from the summit of Mt. Meru and your trail takes you via Rhino Point and Cobra Point through volcanic terrain before you finally reach Socialist Point.
From here, you’ll experience a stunning sunset via of Arusha and the surrounding landscape before beginning your descent back to Miriakamba Huts.
You’ll overnight here to get some well-earned rest!
It’s a relatively short morning of hiking through the rainforest and back to the Momella Gate.
You’ll be met here by a Shadows of Africa driver and taken to your Arusha accommodations.
- included
- Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Park entry fees for Arusha National Park.
- Two nights’ accommodation in Moshi (before and after the climb).
- Professional mountain guide, rangers, porters, and cook.
- All meals during the climb (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Drinking water during the climb.
- Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, etc.).
- Summit certificate upon successful ascent of Mount Meru.
- excluded
- International flights.
- Tanzanian visa fees.
- Personal climbing gear (available for rent).
- Travel insurance.
- Tips for guides, porters, and cook.
- Personal expenses such as snacks, souvenirs, and laundry.
- Meals and drinks at the hotel.
- Any additional services or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Price
- US$ 1,200