3-Day Mount Meru Hiking

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

Momela Gate To Miriakamba Hut

This morning we take a leisurely breakfast at our hotel, before setting out in our vehicle at around 08.00 to allow for a scheduled arrival at Momela Gate 1500 meters at 10.00. Before reaching that start point, we stop at Momela Park entrance to complete formalities; from, there it is a further 15km drive to Momela. You will be introduced to your expert mountain team: the guides, porters, and everyone else who will take you safely up the mountain. And crucially, we will be accompanied by an armed ranger – proof indeed that the wildlife is close by.
Today’s walk is a fairly long one: in pure numbers, you gain just over 1000 meters in altitude during your 14km/9 miles of walking. Keep your eyes peeled in the first hour or so, as the wildlife here is abundant. Finally, we will see the welcome sight of Miriakamba Huts 2500 meters, our resting place tonight.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

Miriakamba Hut

• Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Miriakamba Hut To Saddle Hut

Although today’s stage is much shorter in distance, we will ascend significantly on our way to Saddle Huts at 3500 meters. Shorter and steeper than yesterday, today will be a challenge, so we will obey the golden rule of the mountain: pole pole, or ‘slowly, slowly.’
We will transition today from rain forest into heathland, and views of the marvelous Meru Crater, distinctive Ash Cone, and the stunning white-capped peak of Kilimanjaro in the distance will provide us with some fantastic highlights. And don’t be surprised to see an elephant today, even at this increased altitude.
This afternoon, if you have some energy to spare, you will have the option to hike up Little Mount Meru, thus helping you to acclimatize. At 3820 meters, it is not really that little and you’ll get some super views from its summit.

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)

Saddle Hut To Momela Gate To Arusha

Today is the day: ‘summit day’ of course! To make the most of our summit experience, we will be awake early – around midnight – with another short and very steep ascent. First, you will notice that we leave the large vegetation specimens of yesterday behind as we cross the saddle and reach Rhino Point at 3874 meters. Briefly, the stage profile flattens, before we ascend once again towards the peak at 4566 meters. After we have achieved our goal and of course, celebrated the moment, we will descend once more past the familiar Miriakamba Huts 2500 meters, and continue downwards to Momela Gate 1500 meters.
Here, you will be presented with your certificate to commemorate your achievement and will have a chance to tip your mountain team.

Main Destination:

Mount Meru

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.