Tour Overview
Mountain Meru is the second highest mountain Although is completely overshadowed by Kilimanjaro in the eyes of trekkers its spectacular volcanic cone which is East Africa most scenic and rewarding climb since it involves a dramatic and exhilarating walking along the knife edge of the crater. Mountain Meru starts its steep rise from a circular base some 20km across at 2000m at about 2500m some of the wall has broken away so the top half of the mountain is shaped like a giant horseshoe. The cliffs of inner well below the summit are more than 1500m high among the tallest in Africa inside the crater more recently volcanic eruption have created subsidiary peak called the Ash cone which add to the scenic beautiful
Price Per Person
ITINERARY
Day 1: Moshi - Meriakamba Hut (Full board)
We drive from Moshi to Momela Gate. After a short registration at the Gate our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe , monkeys,
antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.
Day 2: Meriakamba Hut - Saddle Hut (Full board)
The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset.
Day 3: Saddle Hut - Summit Day – Back to Moshi
We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridge line between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to Moshi at your hotel.
End of the safari the Trails of Kilimanjaro driver will take you to the airport for your flight back home / or option for climbing mountain Kilimanjaro.
- GROUP SIZE (US-Dollar)
- 1 Person $ 1200
- 2-4 People $ 1100
- 5-7 People $ 1000
- 8-10 People $ 900
- 10 ++People $ 800
- Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
- 2 nights of accommodation in Moshi.
- Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate
- Park entry fees,
- Camping fees.
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- 4 Season mountain tents
- Double layered Sleeping Mats
- Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees.
- Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters.
- 3 hot meals daily while on the mountain.
- Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO)
- Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
- Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek.
- Hot water for washing.
- Government taxes
- Emergency first-aid kit.
- Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
- Travel insurance.
- Flights.
- Laundry (Available at hotel).
- Personal items and toiletries.
- Tips for guides, porters and cook (this is a guide to tipping on the mountain.
