Mount Meru 5 Day Trek
Mount Meru 5 Day Trek
Day 1
We'll meet at the airport, where a guide will be waiting to take you to the hotel in Arusha. Once we're settled in, we'll meet the expert trekking guides to learn about the main safety guidelines during the ascent.
Afterwards, we'll have dinner at the hotel and you'll be able to rest until the next day when our adventure in Mount Meru will begin.
Day 2
After having breakfast and preparing our trekking equipment, we'll set out for Momela Gate, the entrance to Mount Meru Natural Park. From this point on, a forest ranger who will escort us so that we can safely enjoy the presence of wild animals along the way.
As we continue along the ten kilometre (6 miles) route, we'll have the opportunity to see elephants, zebras, giraffes, monkeys and antelopes in their natural habitat - a surely unforgettable memory! After about six hours of trekking, we'll rest at the Miriakamba Hut camp, have dinner and spend the night.
Day 3
On the second day of the ascent, we'll face the steepest climb of the route and travel eight kilometres (5 miles) along the peak of Mount Meru. Here, we'll enjoy privileged views of the mountain's crater. The day will be spent trekking in ashy surroundings, characteristic of this inactive volcano.
We'll then have a hot meal at the Saddle Hut. If you wish, we can take a short hike to the top of Little Meru peak to enjoy the views of the mountain at sunset. We'll have dinner at the camp and rest until the next day.
Day 4
On the third day of the route, we'll reach the summit of Mount Meru. To do so, we'll trek for more than five kilometres (3 miles). Once at the top, we'll delight in the views of Kilimanjaro, and have the opportunity to appreciate the crater as well as the inner cliffs from the heights.
Before starting the descent, we'll have a meal at the Saddle Hut camp and then cover the thirteen kilometres (8 miles) of descent through arid trails. We'll spend the night and have dinner at the Meriakamba Hut camp.
Day 5
On the last day of the route, we'll finish the descent by walking through the meadows and forests of the mountainside. Before reaching the Momella pass in the late morning, we'll enjoy the wildlife of this area of Tanzania during the ten kilometre (6 miles) route.
Back at Momella Gate, we'll head to Arusha hotel for dinner and rest after a great adventure through Mount Meru.
Accommodation
For the first and final night of the trek, we'll stay at the Maura Apartments & Lodges in Arusha.
More Information
Duration
5 days.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Airport pick up and drop off
English speaking guide
Camping equipment
Entry to Meru reserve
Accommodation
Meals
Not included
Visa tariffs at the airport (US$ 50)
When to book?
You can book up until 1 hour before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- Is there a water dispenser.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The show represents local culture.
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Nature Bound Africa
Corporate name: Nature Bound Africa Ltd
Pets
Not permitted.
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