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Private Climbing Tour Mount Meru in Tanzania

Arusha, Tanzania

4 DAYS

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Duration

4 DAYS

Group Type

PRIVATE

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Overview

Mount Meru is an often overlooked but is a spectacular volcano located in the center of Arusha National Park. At 14,980 feet high.

Highlights

Camping
Climbing
Hiking
Mount Meru
Arusha National Park
Transfers to and from the route gate(s) (2 transfers)
3 Full Fresh Meals Daily
Professional Tour Guides and armed Rangers

What's Included

Inclusions

Arusha National Park certificate for your successful summit attempt
Porter to carry your duffel bag, with maximum weight of 15kg / 32 lbs, from one camp to the next camp
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as hot drinks on the mountain
Salaries for mountain support crew, as per required by Ministry of Tourism
Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only)
Chief guide carries a Pulse Ox meter, used to take blood-oxygen level readings of clients twice a day
Arusha National Park rescue fees ( Rescue Team)
3-4 liters of mineral (per Climber) provided daily during the climb
Hot drinks on the mountain and Hot water for washing will be provided everyday on the mountain
3 full fresh meals daily. We provide fresh food on the mountain in plentiful and well prepared by skilled professional cooker (we also consider your choice of food that you would prefer -Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian). Menu especially designed for climber
Transfers to and from the route gate(s) (2 transfers)
All park fees, camping fees, rescue fees and team fees

Itinerary

Momella Gate to Miriakamba Huts

We depart Moshi or Arusha for Momella Gate in Arusha National Park for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins in open grassland with an armed ranger as the possibility of seeing wildlife – giraffe, zebras, antelope, elephant, and buffalo – is high. We climb steadily through the rainforest until we reach Miriakamba Huts, situated in a grassy glade. Elevation: 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft | Distance: 10 km | Hiking Time: 4-6 hours | Habitat: Rain Forest

Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts

We continue climbing through the rainforest until we enter the heath zone accompanied by giant heather and other moorland vegetation. Along the ridge of the saddle, we have views of Mount Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. After arriving at Saddle Huts, there is an option to hike to the top of Little Mount Meru for superb views and to further aid acclimatization. Elevation: 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft | Distance: 8 km | Hiking Time: 3-5 hours | Habitat: Heath

Saddle Huts to Summit to then return Miriakamba Huts

Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our climb to the summit. The trail is steep to Rhino Point and then Cobra Point. The path continues along the ridge of ash and rock to the summit Socialist Peak. Elevation: 11,712 ft to 14,977 ft | Distance: 5 km | Hiking Time: 4-6 hours | Habitat: Alpine Desert. Here we enjoy magnificent views of Kilimanjaro and the sunrise before returning to Miriakamba Huts Elevation: 14,977 ft to 8,250 ft | Distance: 13 km | Hiking Time: 4-6 hours | Habitat: Heath.