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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer From The Airport To Arusha
Transfer From The Airport To Arusha
You've been dreaming of your Tanzanian safari for so long, and the day when it begins has finally arrived. You will be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and welcomed to Tanzania by a Samora Explorers Ltd staff member, We'll greet you, give you a quick rundown on what happens next and answer your questions. Then after that your guide will be driving to the Lodge where you will have the chance to relax and prepare for tomorrow's Trekking.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Samora River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha/Moshi to Momella Gate 1500 m – Miriakamba Hut 2500
Arusha/Moshi to Momella Gate 1500 m – Miriakamba Hut 2500
The tour will start soon after breakfast. Your guide will pick you up and drive to the Ngongongare gate. At the gate, your guide will do all the paperwork before driving along Arusha National Park with some stops for wildlife spotting. Reach Momella Gate for a final checkup of porters and luggage.
Afterward, 3 days of Mt Meru trekking will start with a pole pole (slowly slowly) pace. The first day is more or less similar to a walking safari, on the way you may spot some animal species like reticulated giraffes, zebras, waterbuck, and buffaloes. Since the hiking is inside the park, an armed ranger will be escorting you to the camp.
You may take a long or short route but this will depend on the time of starting, during the hike way you will pass across Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Meru Mountain. You will possibly arrive at Miriakamba Hut (2500 m) before sunset.
Duration Approx. 5 – 7 hours of hiking.
Vegetation Type: Forest.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Meru
- Accommodation:
- Miriakamba Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Miriakamba Hut 2500 m – Saddle Hut 3500 m
Miriakamba Hut 2500 m – Saddle Hut 3500 m
After breakfast, you'll continue with Mt Meru trekking along the steep path on the forest zone, spotting various birds and animals along the way. You'll reach Saddle Hut situated in the alpine desert zone for a hot lunch (but this will depend on your pace).
After lunch and some rest, you have the option of an acclimatization hike at Little Meru (3,820 m). This is a good hike with some great views of the great Meru and the area around it. It makes you ready for a night's attempt on the summit of the main Meru Mountain.
An early dinner will be served on this day so that you can have enough time to rest before your midnight summit attempt. You'll go to sleep as early as possible possibly around 7:00 pm.
Duration: 4 – 5 hours of hiking.
Vegetation Type: Forest Zone.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Meru
- Accommodation:
- Saddle Hut
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Saddle Hut 3500 m – Meru Summit Socialist Peak 4566 m – Arusha
Saddle Hut 3500 m – Meru Summit Socialist Peak 4566 m – Arusha
You'll wake up at 12:30 am for a light meal before you start your final push to the summit of the fifth mountain in Africa. On the final day of your 3 days of Mt Meru trekking, you will start by trading on the steep grade path up to Rhino Point at (3800 m) and then reach Cobra Point at (4,350 m).
From there the trekking will be on a rocky ridge in between the Crater and the inner cliffs of Meru Mountain. You'll reach the summit during the first rays of the sun from the East (4,566 m).
During clear days, morning can be the best time to view the majestic Kilimanjaro Mountain. The total cliffs of the crater drop intensely at almost 1000 feet or more.
Our drivers will be there waiting to take you back to Arusha or the airport.
If you made it to the summit a certificate for Meru trekking (4,566 m) will be presented to you and those who did the acclimatization hike at Little Meru will also rewarded a certificate.
Duration Approx. 9-12 hours of hiking.
Vegetation Type: Alpine desert.
- Main Destination:
- Mount Meru
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
