Mount Meru in Tanzania is Mount Kilimanjaro little sister, standing at 4,566m compared to 5,895m, but is still an impressive freestanding volcano, which makes a superb four day mountain climb to the top. It last erupted in 1910 therefore can be classified as an active volcano. The first ascent was made by Dr. Fritz Jaeger, 1904. The town of Arusha lies at the base of Mount Meru Trekking, Wild animals are frequently found on this mountain therefore an armed ranger usually accompanies the trekkers. You need to be very fit in order to achieve this mountain trek, you should be used to long trekking and had some high altitude experience.

Hotel accommodation -You can be booked into a hotel in Arusha or Moshi in order to climb Mt Meru. You can also fly into Nairobi or Kilimanjaro and catch the shuttle bus to either town. Mount Meru is easily accessible from Arusha. From Nairobi airport it is about 5 hours drive to Arusha which is an interesting drive and gives you a good feel about the place and the way people live. Mt Meru climbing safari trek is often done as a warm up and acclimatization climb for Mount Kilimanjaro.

African Safaris and Adventures is a tour company’s offering wildlife safaris and mt Climbing safaris packages.
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MOUNT MERU HIKING / CLIMB
Duration: 4 Days/3 nights
Location: Mount Meru, Arusha, Tanzania

Day 1: Arusha/Mariakamba Hut
Mt.Meru Park Gate - Mariakamba: 4-5 hours
Drive from Arusha to the Mt. Meru park gate where you will be met by our game ranger and porters. Hike for the few hours to Mariakamba Hut at 8,500 ft. From here you may wish to take an evening walk on the slopes to view wildlife at one of the watering holes in the crater. Dinner and overnight rest at Mariakamba Hut, L,D

Day 2: Mariakamba Hut - Saddle Hut
Mariakamba - Saddle Hut: 3-4 hours
After breakfast hike to upto 11,500 ft to arrive at Saddle Hut. If time permits you can climb a little further on Mount Meru for a scenic view of the 'Roof of Africa', Mount Kilimanjaro. This will also be part of more acclimatization. Overnight at Saddle Hut, B,L,D

Day 3: Saddle Hut - Summit - Mariakamba Hut
Saddle Hut - Summit: 4-6 hours
An early rise to hike all the way to the summit before the afternoon clouds covers the summit. From the summit, descend back to the 11,500 ft Saddle Hut in time for lunch. After lunch, hike down to Mariakamba Hut for dinner and overnight, B,L,D.

Day 4: Mariakamba Hut - Arusha
Breakfast at the camp and a leisurely morning. Descend to the park gate to connect with your waiting transfer vehicle back to your Arusha Hotel, continue with other programs or depart, B.

Included in the tour price:
-Guarantee price/guarantee trek on confirmation
-Transfer to and from the base of the mountain
-Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
-Meal plan as detailed: B=Breakfast=Lunch and D=Dinner
-Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary
-All park entrance fees to include government taxes
-Service of an English speaking professional guide and skilled cook
-Start and finish in Arusha.
-Treated water on the trek.

Excluded:
-Laundry, tips, sleeping bags, beverages/drinks, accommodation before the
trek and climbing gears
-International flights
-Visas
-Items of personal nature
-Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

Climbing gear required:
-Walking/hiking stick though not a must
-Camera and enough film rolls.
-Personal items to include toiletries
-Comfortable hiking shoes/boats
-Warm clothes
-Headlight
-Rain suit or poncho
African Safaris and Adventures is a specialized in mountain hiking and climbing the main mountains in Tanzania & Kenya. The mt climbing safari packages we offer are flexible and the routes go from easy to complicated.
We are direct tour operators of mountain adventure with years of experience. This makes us able to offer different tours within Tanzania like: hiking, camping, high and low mountain climbing, rafting, acclimatization, expeditions in the jungle, glacier school,