Climbing Mount Meru is a great and rewarding experience. You will experience amazing views of the crater, distant views of Kilimanjaro from the summit, see a lot of wildlife on the lower slopes (like walking safari) and it is for sure a beatiful experience in Africa!
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Details of Momela Route – Climbing Mount Meru – 4 days
Kilimanjaro may be the main attraction in Tanzania, but Mt. Meru is worth your attention as well. Although it is 4,000 feet shorter than Kilimanjaro, solitary Mt. Meru nonetheless cuts an impressive figure and makes for a challenging acclimatization hike or an attraction in its own right. While all of our climbing itineraries are private, it is policy on Mt. Meru for multiple tour groups to join together on the lower slopes.
Day One – Arusha – Momella Gate – Miriakamba Huts
You’ll be picked up from your Arusha hotel and transferred to the Momella Gate of Arusha National Park, where you’ll go through the necessary pre-climb formalities.
Today’s hiking takes you across the open grasslands of the park in the company of an armed ranger. As you’re inside a national park, you’ll have an excellent chance of spotting game such as elephants, giraffes, buffalo, monkeys, and much more during the day.
In the afternoon, you’ll begin to climb into the rainforest, where you’ll overnight in the Miriakamba huts.
Day Two – Miriakamba Huts – Saddle Huts
You’ll pass from the lush rain forest and into the more spartan heath zone today, with giant clumps of heather and other moorland scrub dotting the terrain.
Hiking along the ridge of the Mount Meru Crater, you’ll have breathtaking views of both the crater and the Ash Tray. For those with a little extra energy, there’s the option to ascend to the peak of Little Mount Meru for a panoramic view of Arusha and its surrounds.
Day Three Saddle Huts – Summit – Miriakamba Huts
You’ll be up very early today. Around midnight, in fact. It’s a steep trail that separates you from the summit of Mt. Meru and your trail takes you via Rhino Point and Cobra Point through volcanic terrain before you finally reach Socialist Point.
From here, you’ll experience a stunning sunset via of Arusha and the surrounding landscape before beginning your descent back to Miriakamba Huts.
You’ll overnight here to get some well-earned rest!
Day Four – Miriakamba Huts – Arusha
It’s a relatively short morning of hiking through the rain forest and back to the Momella Gate. You’ll be met here by a Safari Moja driver and taken to your Arusha accommodations.
Why trek with Safari Moja?
Uniquely operate our own climbs
For all our Kilimanjaro trips, we provide total support from the time you book with us, until you have climbed Kilimanjaro and accomplish your safari. We will help you decide which route to chose and why, when to plan your climb, what to bring with you and what we will provide during your trek.
Exceptional guides
Our experienced mountain guides and porters will ensure that your climb to the roof of Africa is as safe and easy as possible. Our guides have an intimate knowledge of the various routes and the climate conditions, allowing them to predict changes and avoid accidents along the way.
Climbers have more fun with Safari
Kilimanjaro is one of the easiest of the 7 summits to reach. However, that does not make it’s climb any less dangerous when approached in a casual manner. Our team is well aware of this, and our guides do everything in their power to help you remain healthy during the climb.