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: Momella gate (1500m) to Miriakamba (2500m)
Visitors spend the first night at Miriakamba at (2500m) from the Momella gate Miriakamba they are two routes southern and Northern routes. Southern road takes about 5 hours walk to from Momella gate to Miriakamba hut. Through this route visitors can have chance to see almost all mammals found in the forest. Therefore you can see a lot of birds including birds of prey. It’s possible to see several species of butterflies such of Mocker Swallow tailed, Soldier commodores, blue Swallow tailed, Golden winged forester, Mother of pearl, etc.
Northern route: Takes between 3-4 hours from Momella gate to Miriakamba. This is a shorter and steeper route. Along the way you can have the great views of Mt Kilimanjaro and Momella lakes are spectacular. Common mammals along this route are Cape buffalo. Maasai giraffe, Warthogs, Bushbuck etc. Present birds are Hartlaubs turaco, white fronted Bee Eaters, fiscal shrike, tropical Boubou, stone chat, variable sun birds olive pigeon. Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba hut.
Day 2: Miriakamba to Saddle (2500mt) to (3500mt)
It takes 3-4 hours. Along this portion of the route the visitors do enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Momella lakes. Meru crater, Ashcone, Mt Meru cliff and the little Meru. Through the forest. Common animals include Buffalo, Bushbuck and black and white Colobus.
Attractive wild flower such as Empetient species,Red hot pocker, Orchids, fire ball, lily. Shrubs are Erica arboreas, Stoebe Kilimandscharica and etc. The trail takes the visitors through striking tree species such as Hygenium abyssinica, and podacarpus. You will arrive at noon time here you will have lunch and start the ascend the little Meru is possible even during the afternoon. After a little Meru you will be back to Saddle for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Saddle to Summit
Takes about 5-6 hours. The start for the Summit is done early in the morning.this is the place where visitors enjoy the most views of Mt Kilimanjaro little Meru ,Meru crater ,Achcone. Momella lakes, Cliff face Meru Summit Ngorongoro crater highlands, Arusha city sunrise and sunset Klipspringers and mountain Reedbucks are seen over rocks. Birds like white necked raven, Bearded vultures, stone chat, cliff chat, Alpine swift can be seen in this higher elevations. While walking along the trail to Saddle it is possible to step on wild flowers like Alchemilla Helocysum, and iris flowers. After reaching the Summit at 4566MT you will walk all the way down back to Saddle for the
lunch and a bit sleep then you will processed to the Miriakamba for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Miriakamba to Momella gate
For those who walked up through the shorter route will take the longer route while going down is not advisable. Please take your time to enjoy scenic beauty as well as occasional sightings of the game. At the gate you will find your porters and the transfer car waiting for you: drive back to your hotel for the shower and relaxing prepare for the next climb to mountain Kilimanjaro or safari to Serengeti or ngorongoro crater.
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 $ 1400
- 2-4 People $ 1300
- 5-7 People $ 1200
- 8-10 People $ 1100
- 10 ++People $ 1000
- 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.
