4 Days Mount Meru Climb
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4 Days / 3 Nights
Mountain Climbing
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Overview
The 4 days Mount Meru climb takes you to the peak of Mount Meru (4562 m) using the mountain’s, only route, the Momella Route. Most alpines use Meru for acclimatization before the Kilimanjaro climb. The mountain has less snow formed at the volcano eruption.
Unlike Kilimanjaro when you are climbing Mount Meru you have to be escorted by an armed ranger(s) as you pass through the Arusha National Park. It is at this time when you will enjoy the walking safari as you pass the groups of African buffaloes, Zebras, Black and white colobus monkeys just a little wildlife mention.
Itinerary
After breakfast depart Moshi about 8:30 a.m drive to Momella gate. Make payment and start the climb with picnic lunch to the first hut called Miriakamba hut. Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut.
Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 4-6 hours | Habitat: Montane Forest.
After breakfast we proceed with a climb to second hut called Saddle. This is too steep part compared to the first part. During the afternoon, client can decide to attempt climbing little Meru peak and back. Dinner and overnight at Saddle hut.
Distance: 8 km | Hiking Time: 3-5 hours | Habitat: Forest and Moorland.
Wake up at middle-night and have a cup of tea before starting attempt big Meru peak. Proceed to summit crossing rocky path and back to Saddle hut for full breakfast. Then short rest and leave Saddle hut for lunch and descend down for dinner and overnight Miriakamba hut.
Distance: 5 km up + 8 km down | Hiking Time: 8–10 hours | Habitat: Semi Desert, Alpine Desert, Montane Forest.
After breakfast, walk for your final descend with lunch on the way to Momela gate where all who have made it will be rewarded certificates. Your crew will be waiting for their tips before you get in the private vehicle for Arusha/Moshi.
Distance: 8 km down | Hiking Time: 2–3 hours | Habitat: Montane forest.
FAQs about
4 Days Mount Meru Climb
Three to four days are needed to ascend Mount Meru from the base to the peak and back. Before climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, you can use it as a stand-alone trip as an acclimatization hike.
Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport, which is the nearest airport to the mountain, and Arusha, which also happens to be the closest town to Mount Meru, in order to reach Mount Meru. Mount Meru is only 60 kilometers (35 miles) from Kilimanjaro International Airport, and it can be reached from Arusha in under 1.5 hours. Where is Mount Meru located?
The price to climb Mount Meru varies depending on how many days you plan to stay there and how many people will be in your party. Get a free quotation from us for your Mount Meru climbing adventure.
No, Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano with over 110 years since its last volcanic eruption. It stands 4,562.13 meters (14,968 ft) tall and is situated in Tanzania, roughly 70 kilometers (43 miles) to the west of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Since Meru is steeper than Mount Kilimanjaro, it is a difficult and arduous hike! Although it is not as high as Mount Kilimanjaro, it is more difficult. The fifth-highest peak in Africa is called Mount Meru.
The second-highest peak in Tanzania and fifth-highest in all of Africa, Mount Meru, is 4,565 meters high.
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