Arrive in Tanzania.
You will be picked up at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Moshi. There, you will meet our guide, who will brief you on your upcoming trek and conduct an equipment check to ensure you have all the necessary mountain gear to begin your three-day Mount Meru climb. Any missing gear can be rented on this day.
Day 1: Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut
-Elevation: 1500m to 2500m
-Approx. Time taken: 4 hours.
-Distance covered: 14km.
Zone: Montane Forest
After breakfast, you will be picked up at the hotel around 8:00 a.m. and transferred to Momella Gate. Along the way, we will pass through Moshi and Arusha. Upon arrival at Momella Gate, our guide will manage all pre-hike formalities, and once completed, we will start the hike to Miriakamba Hut, accompanied by an armed ranger. During the hike, we may encounter animals such as giraffes, warthogs, buffalo, bushbucks, and various species of birds. Once we reach Miriakamba Hut (2500m), we will enjoy dinner and spend our first night on the mountain.
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut.
-Elevation: 2500m to 3500m.
-Hiking Time: 3.5 hours.
-Distance covered: 6km.
-Zone: Montane Forest.
At around 8:00 am, we will begin our second day of hiking to Saddle Hut. We will traverse the steep path along the ridge of the saddle, experiencing breathtaking views of the Meru crater, including the ash cone and Little Meru. Along the way, we'll continue to observe some of the best wildlife and flowers in the forest. After we arrive at Saddle Hut, we'll enjoy a hot lunch followed by a short rest; in the afternoon, we will hike to Little Meru to assist with acclimatization before returning to the hut for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Saddle Hut to Summit to Miriakamba to Momella Gate.
-Elevation 3500m to 4566m to 2500m to 1500m.
-Hiking Time: 3.5 hours.
-Distance covered: 7km.
As the new day starts, you will be awakened at midnight with light tea and breakfast. After final preparations, we will begin a steep climb to Rhino Point (3800m) and continue to Cobra Point (4350m). As the sun rises, we will reach the summit of Meru (4566m), where we can see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. Maybe this is your next adventure.
After taking some pictures that will make your friends jealous, we will start the descent to Saddle Hut for a hot lunch and a short rest before continuing down to Miriakamba and then to Momella Gate. Once at the gate, we will sign out at the park gate and drive back to your hotel.
Depart Tanzania
The day is left free to wind down after the trek before your flight home. Depending on flight times you could go and explore Moshi town and grab some souvenirs before heading to the airport.
