Mount Meru is the best for acclimatization prior to Mount Kilimanjaro climb; The Mountain is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m. The mountain is located within Arusha National Park, Tanzania's gem. This prime location gives trekkers the chance to spot some of wildlife that inhabits the area.
Day 0 : Pickup to Airport
You will be picked up from airport. From there you will go to the hotel in Moshi for an orientation on your trek. Your guides will be there to provide you with details on your trek and will also check your trekking gears.
Dinner and overnight at PANAMA GARDEN RESORT or similar hotel in Moshi
Day 1:
Moshi - Momella gate - Mariakamba hut
After breakfast depart Arusha about 8:30am drive to Momella gate. Make payment and start the climb with picnic lunch to the first hut called Miriakamaba hut. Dinner and
overnight - Miriakamba hut (3 ½ hrs)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2:
Mariakamba - Saddle hut
After breakfast. Proceed with a climb to second hut called Saddle. This is too steep part compared to the first part (2 ½ ). During the afternoon, client can decide to attempt
climbing little Meru peak and back. ( 1 ) Dinner and overnight - Saddle hut.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 3:
Saddle hut - Summit - Saddle hut
Wake up at middle-night and have a cup of tea before starting attempt big Meru peak. Proceed to summit crossing rocky path and back to Saddle hut for full breakfast. The day will be
spent resting . Lunch, dinner and overnight at Saddle hut.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 4:
Saddle Hut - Moshi
Leave Saddle hut and descend down to Momella gate via first hut (Miriakamba) where you will be transferred to Moshi.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Included
Dinner and overnight at PANAMA GARDEN RESORT or similar hotel in Moshi
Safety:
Success is what we want during our trip. We are prepared for any urgent situation and also have in place a complete evacuation procedure in case of altitude sickness. We carry first aid supplies, supplement summit oxygen and Pulse Oximeters).
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