5 Days Mount Meru Climb Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport you will be met by our representative and taken to Hotel in Moshi. It is a hotel located on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, with comfortable accommodation, variety of meals, clean swimming pool and friendly services. Located just ten minutes walking distance to Moshi town center, palatable meal and luxurious accommodation. Meal plan is bed and breakfast

Walking distance: 10km
Walking time: 4-7 hours
Altitude gain: 1,015 meters, 3,330
Having almost caught up on our sleep, we depart the Hotel in Moshi for our first challenge, an ascent of Mount Meru. Although smaller than Kilimanjaro, it is not to be underestimated! Our walk begins after drive to the park gate and we head for Mirikamba Hut. We’ll find ourselves walking through the Arusha National Park with a view across the plains of Africa behind us and, in front, a fantastic view of Mount Meru. Giraffes, buffalo and monkeys are a regular sight here. As you ascend, the forest gets deeper and the track winds through it with interest. The walk takes around 3 hours, leaving time to take in the views and the huts provide dormitory type accommodation. Meal plan is full board.

Walking distance: 8km
Walking time: 3-5 hours
Altitude gain: 1,055m, 3,460ft
After a full breakfast with a great view of Kilimanjaro to the east, it is time to trek up to the Saddle on Mount Meru. The vegetation starts to change as height is gained; we emerge from the forest and eventually arrive at Saddle Hut. It is time for lunch, followed by a short ascending on Little Meru in the afternoon for extra acclimatization. After soaking up the view its back to the Saddle Hut to prepare for our first big day, Meru summit. It is important to get some sleep at this point, which is sometimes easier than to be done during the early hours. Meal plan is full board.

Walking distance: 18km
Walking time: 10 hours
Altitude gain: 996 meters, 3,270 feet
An exciting day today as we wake at midnight for an early breakfast. Our climb begins under a blanket of stars and we eventually reach our first milestone, Rhino Point .After a short descending and a steady scramble over sloping slabs, it is now uphill all the way to the summit. The route sees us climb the remaining part of the crater wall that surrounds the ash cone in the centre of the volcano. As we get close to the top the sun breaks the horizon and bathes everything in a warm orange glow. The final rocky stretch leads to the summit and we are rewarded with a view of our surroundings, including Kilimanjaro to the east. It takes 8 - 10 hours to reach the summit where the photographing opportunities are not to be missed. It is now time to descend to Momella gate and finally we drive back to the hotel in Moshi for a well- deserved hot shower. Meal plan is bed and breakfast.

Descent and transfer to your town hotel in Moshi.