Mount Meru Climbing

DAY 1)NAIROBI-MOMELLA GATE TO MIRIAKAMBA HUT

Travel from Nairobi to Arusha National park On arrival will we Check all our permits at the Park Headquarters. Then proceed by vehicle until we reach Momella Park Gate where we start our trek. It is mandatory on this route that an armed Park Ranger accompanies us to ensure that we are safe against any wild animal threats. The trail leads us through montane forest, past waterfalls and oddly formed trees until we reach Miriakamba Hut.

• Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours
• Ascent: 900 m
• Max. altitude: 2500 m
• Accommodation: Hut
• Meals included: Lunch / Dinner

DAY 2) MIRIAKAMBA HUT TO SADDLE HUT

As we climb higher up Mount Meru you will feel the air begin to cool and get slightly thinner. Today we will ascend over 1000 meters up to Saddle Hut at 3550m. This afternoon there is time to go for an acclimatization hike a further 300 meters up to Little Meru at 3820m. Don’t forget to take your camera to capture the views of Mount Kilimanjaro over 80 kilometers away.

• Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours
• Ascent: 1050 m
• Max. altitude: 3550 m
• Accommodation: Hut
• Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 3) SADDLE HUT TO SOCIALIST PEAK TO MOMELLA GATE-HOTEL

We set off early around 2 a.m. following the path through scrubland to Rhino Point at 3820 meters. From here the route gets more demanding as we follow the narrow crater ridge until we reach the summit after approximately 4-5 hours. From Socialist Peak we will watch the sunrise over Kilimanjaro and have time to explore Meru’s crater and ash cone. We then descend by retracing our steps back down to Saddle Hut and onwards to Miriakamba Hut and finally Momella Gate. Transfer to your hotel for a well-earned shower and celebration.

• Hiking time: 10 – 12 hours
• Ascent: 1016 m
• Descent: 2966 m
• Max. altitude: 4566 m
• Accommodation: Hotel
• Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch

DAY 4) HOTEL-NAIROBI

After a much needed night’s rest, we will bid you goodbye. If you have arranged airport transfers with us or a safari / Zanzibar trip, we will pick you in the morning for your onward journey.

• Meals included: Breakfast

GROUP RATE COST:

East Africans 48,000ksh

Non Residents 950$