4 Days, 3 nights
Price: £775/person (1010usd) – Groups are eligible for a discount: contact us seperately.
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Itinerary
Be ready for a briefing at 6pm the day before your trek – your guide will meet you at your hotel.
Day 1: Main gate to Miriakamba Hut
Your day will start at 9 am when your guide will collect you from your hotel. (Arusha/Moshi) From Arisha National Park Maingate you will travel in a car to the starting point of your trek. You will pass fields where there is a high chance to see Waterbuffalos, Zebras, Antelopes, Warthogs and monkeys. You will enjoy a light lunch before starting your trek.
From starting point (Momella Gate, Elevation: 1500m) to your Miriakamba overnight camp (Elevation: 2500m) is a 10km hike and takes approximately 3-4hours. You will be escorted by an armed park ranger for your safety. You will spend your night in a cozy hut and have some snacks and dinner before bedtime.
Included: Lunch, Snack, Dinner
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Your wake-up time will depend on your Ranger but this is usually around 7am. After having breakfast you will continue your trek towards Saddle Hut (Elevation 3500m). The distance is 4miles (6.5km) and takes around 3-4hours. Upon arrival to Saddle Hut you will enjoy lunch before your acclimmatization hike to Little Meru (3800m). You will return to Saddle Hut for dinner and for some rest before the summit night.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Dinner
Day 3: Saddle Hut to Meru Summit
Get your headlights ready! You will be woken up around midnight to start your hike to the summit. The hike to the summit usually takes around 4-5hours – you will reach the Mount Meru summit (4566m) by the sunrise. (6.5km – 4miles) After some summit photos you will descent back to Saddle Hut for some well earned rest. In the afternoon, after brunch, you will start making your way back to Miriakamba Hut where you will spend your last night.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Dinner
Day 4: Miriakamba to Momella Gate
After breakfast you will continue your descent to the Momella Gate. (Arounds 3hours of hiking) On your way down there is a chance to see Giraffes, Waterbuffalos and waterfalls. Once at the gate you will receive a certificate for making it to the summit before getting a lift back to your hotel.
Included: Breakfast