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Mt. Meru

Mt. Meru

Price: $450/person
Duration: 3 days hiking

Price: $550/person
Duration: 4 days hiking

At 14,977' above sea level, Mt. Meru is the second highest peak in Tanzania and frequently overlooked (read: secluded!). A trek up this spectacular volcanic cone takes you through beautiful grassland and forest and then an exciting walk along the knife edge of the crater rim. Meru is also a great way to warm up and adjust to the altitude before hitting Kilimanjaro.

The other great thing about Meru is you have a pretty good chance of seeing wildlife up close. A ranger joins you on your hike as protection in case you get a little too close to the local water buffalo.

4 Day Itinerary:

DAY 1: Momela Gate (4,921 ft) to Miriakamba Hut (8,250 ft)

From the Momela Gate you wind through the forest and past the famous "Fig Tree". As you make you way past Itikoni clearing you may see wild buffalo grazing. As you continue to ascend you'll reach Kitoto camp with wonderful views of Kilimanjaro and the Momela lakes. About 1 hour later you should reach Miriakamba Hut and your camp for the night. You can also walk to the Meru Crater floor in 2-3 hours from here if you still have some energy

DAY 2: Miriakamba Hut (8,250 ft) to Saddle Hut (11,500 ft)

Elevation gain: 2887 ft Distance: approx. 3 miles Time: 2-4 hours

From Miriakamba Hut the trail climbs steeply through glades and trees. After the hour or so you'll have some great views into the crater and up the cliff walls below the summit. Finally, you cross some grassy clearings and a few stream beds to reach Saddle Hut

DAY 3: Saddle Hut (11,500 ft) to Summit (14,977 ft)

After breakfast, you continue the ascent to the summit (14,977 ft). After enjoying a few minutes on top of Meru you descend back to 11,500 ft. Here you rest and take a relaxing lunch before continuing down to 8,497 ft for dinner and one more night at the camp site.

DAY 4: Miriakamba Hut (8,497 ft) to Momela Gate (4,921 ft)

After breakfast, we continue the descent down through the rain forest to the base of Mount Meru. The drive back to our hotel in Moshi takes about 2 hours.

Meru, in distance, offers great views of Kilimanjaro

3 Day Itinerary:

This itinerary combines the first 2 days to go directly to the Saddle Hut (11,500 ft) in one day. The summit and descent is the same as the 4 day options after Saddle Hut.

DAY 1: Momela Gate (4,921 ft) to Saddle Hut (11,500 ft)

You start the morning with a drive from Moshi first thing in the morning and start the climb in Arusha National Park from the Momela Gate. You start your climb at the base of Mount Meru and continue on a path through the rain forest to the first camp at 11,500 ft. If you have enough time you may also climb Little Meru for a great view of Kilimanjaro and to assist with your acclimatization.