Mount Meru is Tanzania’s second-highest mountain standing tall at 4,566m. It is located in Arusha National Park and offers some of the most spectacular scenery and wildlife diversity of any mountain in Tanzania.

Mount Meru is a challenging trek due to its steepness but is a great way to acclimatize before attempting Mt. Kilimanjaro. Climbers are accompanied by an armed ranger due to the abundance of wildlife on the lower slopes.

Mount Meru also has some historical significance to it whereby some have suggested that it was the resting place of Noah’s Ark when it came to rest after the biblical flood receded.

Mount Meru is a great trekking option for those who want to take on a climbing challenge and get the sense of being out in the wild, but are not quite ready to tackle Mount Kilimanjaro.

Day 1: Momella Gate

Start from Momella Gate {1’500 m.} in late morning, the track soon passes some open grassland, and have some game viewing. you’ll see Buffalo, Warthog, Elephants, etc. then continue as a mild climb through montane forest. you’ll get your lunch at the well-known “Fig tree”. After lunch the trek continues through less dense forest, where there are plenty of birds and monkeys including the black and white Colobus. By mid afternoon, there are the first closer views of the towering cliffs and thus the Ash Cone. miriakamba hut (2’514 m.), situated in idyllic grassy glade, is reached in time to enjoy the last of the afternoon sun and pleasant views over the encircling plains towards Kilimanjaro. It takes about 4 to six hours walking. Ascent is 1’014 m.

Day 2: Miriakamba hut

The walk from miriakamba hut to the saddle below little  meru might be a brief day however a steep sustained rise all the means. beginning through enticing, open and plush elevation forest, the trail continues on the far side the halfway purpose of Elephant ridge and carries on uphill through the massive heather and different champaign vegetation to achieve saddle hut and lunch. The afternoon is free to rest and luxuriate within the views. For energetic ones, will build the short climb to the close summit of little or no meru for excellent views simply before sunset. It takes concerning three – five hours walking. The ascent is 1’056 m. saddle hut is like miriakamba however water is collected from a stream concerning ten minutes away. the trail might be a really little exposed because it traverses the rocky ridge, with fine views across into African country and thus the Maasai Hills. The summit is reached once 5–6 hours. The descent follows the high (it is tempting to travel down the other ridge to make a traverse; however this will be strictly forbidden)

Day 3: Rhino point

An early start at around 0200 hrs to climb steeply to rhino point {3’800 m} the trail continues along an undulating ridge of ash and rock to achieve Cobra Point {4’350 m.} at around sunrise. The views are stunning: the cliffs of the Crater rim, the Ash Cone rising from the crater floor, Kilimanjaro floating on the morning clouds, and thus the valley if the weather is obvious. The summit of Socialist Pak {4’566 m} is an hour more on an outstanding but often steep path. The route back to Rhino Point within the sharp morning light along a narrow ridge between the sloping outer wall of the crater and thus the sheer cliffs of the inner wall is one of the foremost dramatic and exhilarating walks in Africa.

A fast descent through open grassland and mixed forest, with good chances of seeing wildlife. This trail has excellent views back towards the crater and over the plains of the park . Momella Gate is reached by late morning. It takes about 2 to three hours walking. Descent 1’014 m.

What is included?

• Park fees, camping fees & rescue fees
• 18% VAT on tour fees & services
• Accommodation in wooden cabins on the mountain
• -29C Extreme Limit Sleeping Bags
• Double layered Sleeping Mats
• Transportation to & from the mountain gate
• Professional mountain guides, cooks, and porters
• 3 meals daily while on the mountain
• Pre & Post Trek accommodation  on Bed & Breakfast Basis
• 2- way shared airport transfers

What is not included?

• International flight in/out to Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
• Tanzanian Visa (USD $95)
• Your meals in Arusha, except provided breakfast at the hotel.
• Items of personal expenses: laundry, telephone, satellite phone, internet access, beverages, etc.
• Travel insurance also covers trekking to altitudes up to 6000m as well as medical evacuation from the mountains.
• Rescue costs or another cost due to the abandonment of the group. (Individual transfer, helicopter flight, extra nights, meals, extra costs for changes in your flight tickets, etc.)
• Personal equipment and all trekking gear.
• Sleeping bag.
• Liabilities of loss, theft, and damages.
• Tips to mountain crew.
• Recommendation per day:
  porter is from USD $6,
  assistant guide / cook from USD $12,
  guides from USD $20.
  porter = approximately 1: 4-5 on Kilimanjaro trek)
• Any other service not detailed as included in the paragraph above.