4 Days Mount Meru Trekking

TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION: STANDARD
PARKS: Arusha National Park
ACTIVITIES: Hiking and Camping
ROUTE: Momella route
GUIDE: ENGLISH SPEAKING

SAFARI OVERVIEW:

This is 4 climbing days and 3 overnights stay itinerary, the tour will pass through Ngare Nanyuki River Maiondio waterfalls and Fig trees arch. Our hike will start at Momella gate heading to Mirakamba hut, then to Saddle hut, Kibo hut and finally at the summit of Mt. Meru. On top of the mountain, you will see different animal biodiversity and outstanding natural features. Also, will experience the beautiful landscapes and vegetation as you hike you way to the top and so much more.

Day 0:(Arrival)

Arrivalal at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Where, you will meet with our representative followed by transfer to hotel. You’re advised to Settle in and take time to relax and to get used to the African atmosphere and recover from the flight. Dinner and overnight stay at Kibo Palace Hote 

Day 1: Momella gate – Mirakamba hut (2,500 m)

Early in the morning after breakfast (08:00am) our guide will pick you up from hotel and drive to Arusha National Park. Upon your arrival at the main gate official documents will be handed out and begin our hiking to Mirakamba Hut which takes taking 4-6 hours from the gate. The trail will lead you through the Ngare Nanyuki River, the small Maio Falls an ideal place for your picnic lunch. After you have relaxed a bit, your hike continues to the “Arched Fig Tree” – a unique tree that spans the way like a gate and finally arriving at Miriakamba Hut for Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Mirakamba hut – Saddle hut (3,500 m)

After breakfast From Mirakamba Huts, we will ascent though the forest to Saddle hut. The hike will take 3-4 hrs and along the way you will reach the viewpoint of Mngongo wa Tembo (Elephant Ridge) for a picnic lunch break. After a short Lunch break, the trek continues to the Saddle Hut. The higher you go the landscape changes from mountain rainforest to light bushland. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Saddle Hut. feel free hiking to Little Mt. Meru (3820 m) with your guide for further acclimatization.

Day 3: Saddle hut – Socialist Peak (4,566 m) – Mirakamaba hut

After taking a small snack and a hot drink around 12:00 in the midnight, your way to the summit will starts at 01:30 am. During the hike you will come across the bushland making the path more challenging. The hike will take you to Rhino Point then to Cobra Point (4350 m) for here onwards it only few steps ahead to the summit ‘’Socialist Peak’’ (4,566 m). Upon arrival on the top of the Mountain, you will enjoy the beautiful sunrise with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Momella lakes and other outstanding natural features found in Arusha National Park.Afterwards you will descend to Saddle Hut for a short break, then to Mirakamba hut for dinner and overnight stay. 

DAY 4: Mirakamba hut to Momella Gate

On this last day you will descend from Mirakamba hut to Momella gate via the Northern route which will take approximately 3 to 4 hours. After the descent, the whole groups will come together to congratulate for the achievement. From here, our representative will pick you up and transfer you to the Airport.