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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arusha

Arusha

We will greet you and pick you up from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport and provide transportation (including for your return trip to the airport at the end of the tour). Enjoy your first evening on this safari in a comfortable hotel, where you will also spend your final night.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Mount Meru Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Mount Meru

Mount Meru

Drive from Arusha to Momela Gate, where you will complete a brief registration before starting the walk. You will be accompanied by fully armed ranger escort for safety, with the possibility of encountering various wild animals along the route, such as zebras, giraffes, monkeys, antelopes, elephants, and buffaloes. Accommodations are in a spacious hut (larger than 3 × 3 m) with comfortable beds, a private toilet, shower, and sink. Staff will manage all camp chores.

Main Destination:
Mount Meru
Accommodation:
Miriakamba Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Mount Meru

Mount Meru

Enjoy a short but steep climb from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru, followed by a slow walk along the ridge with spectacular views of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. Have lunch at Saddle Hut, followed by a possible short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820 m) for superb views just before sunset. Enjoy dinner and your overnight stay at Saddle Hut. Accommodations are in a spacious hut (larger than 3 × 3 m) with comfortable beds, a private toilet, shower, and sink. Staff will manage all camp chores.

Main Destination:
Mount Meru
Accommodation:
Saddle Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Mount Meru

Mount Meru

Start early at around 1:30 a.m. for the climb to Rhino Point (3,800 m) and onward to Cobra Point (4,350 m). If conditions allow, continue to the summit (4,566 m) in time for sunrise, with a chance to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb follows a spectacular narrow ridgeline between sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. Afterward, take a short rest and enjoy brunch at Saddle Hut before descending to Miriakamba Hut. Accommodations are in a spacious hut (larger than 3 × 3 m) with comfortable beds, a private toilet, shower, and sink. Staff will manage all camp chores.

Main Destination:
Mount Meru
Accommodation:
Miriakamba Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Mount Meru - Arusha

Mount Meru - Arusha

Descend quickly from Miriakamba Hut through open grassland and mixed forest, with the possibility of encountering wildlife along the way before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning. A transfer vehicle will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you up, concluding the trek before you return to Arusha for a well-deserved rest.

Main Destination:
Mount Meru
Accommodation:
Mount Meru Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Arusha

Arusha

Transportation to the airport is included after your last night spent in the hotel.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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  • This tour is offered by Zanzi Trekking and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Zanzi Trekking and Safaris.