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TANZANIA SAFARIS -
Mount Meru Climbing Safaris
Mount Meru is Mount
Kilimanjaro's little sister, standing at 4,566m compared to 5,895m, but
is still an impressive freestanding volcano, which makes a superb four
day climb to the top. It last erupted in 1910 therefore can be
classified as an active volcano. The first Mount Meru ascent was made by Dr. Fritz
Jaeger, 1904. The town of Arusha lies at the base of Mount Meru
Trekking, loads of trek companies do this trek. Wild animals are
frequently found on this mountain therefore an armed ranger usually
accompanies the trekkers. It is Tanzania's second highest mountain and
thus a suitable base for those acclimatizing for Kilimanjaro climb.
Mount Meru Climbing - Tanzania's Second highest mountain
Grade C
Mount Meru hiking is
a strenuous climb so you need to be very fit in order to achieve
this trek, you should be use to long trekking and had some high altitude
experience.
Mount Meru accommodation
You can be booked into a hotel in Arusha or Moshi in order to climb Mt
Meru. You can also fly into Nairobi or Kilimanjaro and catch the shuttle
bus to either town. Mount Meru is easily accessible from Arusha.
From Kilimanjaro airport to Moshi is about 45 mins and one and a quarter
hours to Arusha. From Nairobi airport it is about 5 hours drive to
Arusha which is an interesting drive and gives you a good feel about the
place and the way people live. Well worth the trip! This trek is often
done as a warm up and acclimatisation climb for Mount Kilimanjaro. Many
tour companies offer a combination package. The mountain is un spoilt and less congested as
compared to it's Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya counterparts.Trekking Mount Meru
& ClimbingDuration: 4 Days/3 nights
Location: Climbing Mount Meru, Arusha, Tanzania
Day 1: Arusha/Mariakamba Hut
Mt.Meru Park Gate - Mariakamba: 4-5 hours
Drive from Arusha to the
Mt. Meru park gate where you will be met by our game ranger and porters.
Hike for the few hours to Mariakamba Hut at 8,500 ft. From here you may
wish to take an evening walk on the slopes to view wildlife at one of
the watering holes in the crater. Dinner and overnight rest at
Mariakamba Hut, L,D
Day 2: Mariakamba Hut - Saddle Hut
Mariakamba - Saddle Hut: 3-4 hours
After breakfast hike to
up to 11,500 ft to arrive at Saddle Hut. If time permits you can climb a
little further on Mount Meru for a scenic view of the 'Roof of Africa',
Mount Kilimanjaro. This will also be part of more acclimatization.
Overnight at Saddle Hut, B,L,D
Day 3: Saddle Hut - Summit - Mariakamba Hut
Saddle Hut - Summit: 4-6 hours
An early rise to hike all
the way to the summit before the afternoon clouds cover the summit. From
the summit, descend back to the 11,500 ft Saddle Hut in time for lunch.
After lunch, hike down to Mariakamba Hut for dinner and overnight, B,L,D.
Day 4: Mariakamba Hut - Arusha
Breakfast at the camp and a leisurely morning. Descend to the park gate
to connect with your waiting transfer vehicle back to your Arusha Hotel,
continue with other programs or depart, B.
Tour price: US$ 850 per person sharing
Included in the tour price:
-Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
-Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
-Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
-Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
-Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes
-Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled
cook
-Porters to carry your luggage
-Treated water on the trek.
-Start and finish in Arusha.
Excluded:
-Laundry, sleeping bags and beverages/drinks,
-Tips
-Airport transfers
Accommodation before the trek and climbing gears
-International flights
-Visas
-Items of personal nature
-Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
Climbing Mount Meru - Tanzania, East Africa
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