[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”10″ bg_type=”image” bg_image_new=”24647″ bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_override=”full” parallax_content=”off” fadeout_row=”off” enable_overlay=”enable_overlay_value” overlay_color=”rgba(12,13,13,0.4)” overlay_pattern=”transperant” overlay_pattern_opacity=”16″ overlay_pattern_attachment=”scroll” css=”.vc_custom_1651160417186{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][boc_heading html_element=”h1″ alignment=”center” color=”#ffffff” font_size=”35px” css_classes=”text_transform”]Mt Meru Trekking[/boc_heading][boc_divider divider_width=”100px” divider_position=”center” divider_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.2)” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”10px”][boc_heading html_element=”h4″ alignment=”center” color=”#c9c9c9″ subheading=”yes” margin_bottom=”30px” font_size=”15px” css_classes=”text_transform”]Mt Meru Trekking – 4 Days[/boc_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1650886293688{padding-top: 80px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1650550900568{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][boc_heading html_element=”h4″ color=”#ab8f63″ font_size=”25px”]Overview[/boc_heading][boc_divider divider_color=”#eeeeee”][vc_column_text]At 4,566 m Mt Meru is the fifth highest mountain on the African continent and the second highest in Tanzania. About 250,000 years ago, a massive volcanic eruption blew away the entire eastern flank of the mountain and left it with the distinctive appearance it has today. The Mt Meru ascent passes through many different vegetation zones. The dry forest of the lower region changes to a dense mountain rainforest, which then turns into scrubland. Closer to the summit, vegetation becomes less and less and gives way to alpine terrain.
As the vegetation changes so does the wildlife. During the ascent, you might come across large game such as giraffes, buffaloes, baboons, colobus monkeys and antelopes. To be safe, it is obligatory to be accompanied by an armed park ranger on your tour
Parts of the climb along the saddle are very steep but the views of Kilimanjaro 80km to the northeast and of the cliff face from the summit down to Meru Crater are spectacular. One does not however need technical equipment for the climb.
Mount Meru is usually scaled in 3 days / 2 nights, but since descending from summit takes about 7 hours, some climbers opt for an extra night at Miriakamba Hut which will make it a 4-day / 3 nights climb. Overnight accommodation is in alpine huts on your way up and down.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1650884614215{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #efe4c4 !important;}”][boc_heading html_element=”h4″ color=”#ab8f63″ margin_top=”20px” font_size=”20px”]Highlights[/boc_heading][boc_divider divider_color=”#ab8f63″][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-star2″]Travel Style : Active[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-star2″]Service Level : Camping[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-star2″]Physical Rating : 5 – Challenging[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-star2″]Age requirement : 12+
[/boc_list_item][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][boc_heading color=”#ab8f63″ margin_top=”20px” font_size=”25px”]Itinerary[/boc_heading][boc_divider divider_color=”#eeeeee”][boc_accordion_section rounded=”yes” border=”yes”][boc_accordion title=”Day 1: Momella Gate (1,500 m) – Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m)” is_open=”yes”]In the morning, you will be collected from your hotel in Arusha and after a scenic drive through the Arusha National Park you will reach the Momella gate. Once the formalities have been sorted out you will start from here. An armed park ranger will accompany you and right from the start you might spot giraffes and buffaloes as you walk through open grasslands. After approximately 2 hours you will reach the Maio Falls – the perfect spot to rest and have a picnic. Thereafter you will continue your trek to the well-known “fig tree arch”. After about another two hours your will arrive at the Miriakamba Hut in time for afternoon tea and snacks. The night will be spent at the Miriakamba Hut.
Meals included:
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation included: Miriakamba Hut.
[/boc_accordion][boc_accordion title=”Day 2: Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m) – Saddle Hut (3,550 m)” is_open=”yes”]In the morning you will follow wooden steps along a steep track. Due to the gain in altitude, it will be noticeably cooler than the previous day and walking may seem easier. The clouds often hang low in the rainforest, creating a moody atmosphere in the lush vegetation. After going uphill for approximately 2 hours, you will reach the vantage point “Mgongo wa Tembo” (elephant back) at a height of 3,200 m, where you will enjoy a well-earned break. The vegetation now changes from rainforest to heather and moorland and you should reach Saddle Hut (3,550 m) at around midday. During the afternoon, you have the option to hike to Little Meru (3,820 m) which should take about 1 to 1½ hours. From here you will enjoy wonderful views of Arusha National Park and Mt Kilimanjaro about 80 km away. Back at Saddle Hut you will have a warm meal before you retire to bed early as your wake-up call with be just after midnight.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation included: Miriakamba Hut.
[/boc_accordion][boc_accordion title=”Day 3: Saddle Hut (3,550 m) – Socialist Peak (4,562 m) – Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m)” is_open=”yes”]After a small snack and some tea, you will leave the camp at night. Lighting the way with headlamps, you will follow the trail through bush land to Rhino Point (3,821 m). From here the path becomes more challenging and occasionally climbing will be necessary. You will walk on volcanic ash, rocks and gravel, following the crater rim. After about 4 to 5 hours you should reach the summit, Socialist Peak. From here, you will experience the sun rising above Mt Kilimanjaro and enjoy the fantastic view of Mt Meru’s crater with its steep sides and the “ash cone” in the middle. The descent follows the same route back to Saddle Hut (3,550 m) where you will take a break and recuperate with hot soup and tea. Once refreshed, you will continue the descent and in the afternoon you reach Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m) – tired but happy.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation included: Miriakamba Hut.
[/boc_accordion][boc_accordion title=”Day 4: Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m) – Momella Gate (1,500 m) – Arusha” is_open=”yes”]After breakfast, you will follow the so-called “northern route” – a 2 to 3 hour trek back to the Momella gate. The descent follows a shorter route than the ascent but there is still a chance to see elephants, buffaloes, giraffes as well as the black and white colobus monkeys. At the gate, you will say farewell to your hiking crew and your driver will take you back to the Aquiline Hotel where you will celebrate your achievement and spend the night.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- No accommodation included on this day.
[/boc_accordion][/boc_accordion_section][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][boc_img_carousel items_visible=”4″ arrows_position=”side” autoplay=”yes” loop=”yes” img_link=”lightbox” fixed_size=”yes” image_ids=”24649,24648,24646,24647,24645,24644″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_color_value=”#f2ead2″ css=”.vc_custom_1650886258061{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/12″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/12″ css=”.vc_custom_1650550413428{margin-bottom: 50px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-right-color: #ddbd8b !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-xs-12″][boc_heading color=”#ab8f63″ margin_top=”20px” font_size=”20px” css_classes=”text_transform”]What’s Included[/boc_heading][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Transfers to/from Mt Meru route gate[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Government taxes[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Double layered Sleeping Mats[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Professional mountain guides, cooks and porters[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]3 meals daily while on the mountain[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Filtered water throughout the trek[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Fair wages for the mountain crew[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-check-circle”]Hot Water For Wash[/boc_list_item][/vc_column][vc_column width=”5/12″][boc_heading color=”#ab8f63″ margin_top=”20px” font_size=”20px” css_classes=”text_transform”]Not Included[/boc_heading][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]International flights[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Items of a personal nature[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Tips for the mountain crew[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Laundry Services[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Travel insurance[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Visa fees[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Personal expenses not included in the itinerary[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Laundry Service[/boc_list_item][boc_list_item icon=”icon icon-times-circle”]Trekking equipment not included in the itinerary (clothing, footwear, portable toilets and tents, accessories)[/boc_list_item][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/12″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
