Mount Meru Climbing (Little Kilimanjaro)
Mount Meru Climbing (Little Kilimanjaro)
4 Days Starting in Arusha and ending in Arusha, Tanzania
Visiting: Momela Road, Momella, Miriakamba Hut, Saddle Hut, Summit Lodge, Arusha
Tour operator:
Tour code:
432
Specialist Group:
LGBT
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 488
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal, burger
Tour operated in:
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Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Actually this mountain is steeper than most of Kilimanjaro. Meru was at one time, taller than Kilimanjaro until it blew its top some 250 thousand years ago. This huge explosion left behind a huge caldera with a jagged rim. The walks are through forest and woodlands that offer an immense variety of wildlife such as monkeys, elephants, buffalo, giraffe and warthog. Mt. Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania and the fourth highest in Africa. It is located inside of Arusha National Park, a short distance from Moshi. A Meru climb is usually done with either a 3 or 4 day itinerary. It is popular as an acclimatization climb before Mt Kilimanjaro expedition or for those who do not have enough days to dedicate for a Kilimanjaro climb. It is a great experience on its own merit and offers some spectacular views.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arusha – Momela Gate – Miriakamba Hut
Location: Momela Road, Momella, Miriakamba Hut
Accommodation: Hotel, Camp
Accommodation Name: Huts
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Soon after breakfast we leave to drive to the start of our route on Mt. Meru. This takes approximately 2 hours from Moshi and travels through farmland and small communities on the edge of Arusha National Park. As we travel to the foot of the mountain there is a lot to see – examples of the local way of life, the alkaline lakes which are home to flamingoes and other water birds inside the park, and even giraffe near the road grazing. We arrive at the Momella park gate (1500m) and register while our porters sort their loads. We then enter the park with a National Park ranger who accompanies us throughout our time on the mountain and cross a small plain that is home to game including zebra, giraffe and elephant. Climbing gradually we enter the rainforest and can look out for bushbuck (a small antelope) and Colobus monkeys among the large cedar trees and glades of the forest.
Day 2 : Miriakamba Hut To Saddle Hut
Location: Saddle Hut, Miriakamba Hut
Accommodation Name: hut
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The path through the rainforest is steeper today and we should have views of Kilimanjaro roughly 50km away to the northeast. Hanging vines, many large trees, ferns and streams provide a rich habitat for plants and animals in this part of the National Park where we possibly can see monkeys, birdlife and may even spot leopard. Our camp for tonight is Saddle Hut at 3570 meters. This is between Little Meru and Rhino Point on Mt. Meru, reaching this after 4-5 hours walking. From Saddle Hut, we have the option to climb Little Meru, which is a 2 hour return trip, taking us to 3821 meters, and is very useful for further acclimatizing. We have time to get our kit ready for the summit tomorrow and have an early dinner, before getting to bed to be ready for the climb’s early start tonight.
Day 3 : Saddle Hut To Summit To Miriakamba Hut
Location: Saddle Hut, Miriakamba Hut, Summit Lodge
Accommodation Name: Huts
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We wake up around 1 am, preparing to leave the hut by 2 am. We start walking by the light of our head torches towards Rhino Point and the crater rim. We then follow the crater rim to the 4566 meter summit and enjoy the spectacular silhouetted views of Kilimanjaro as the sun rises over the plains of Africa, including the pyramid shadow cast by Mt. Meru behind us. The flag of Tanzania is fixed at the top of Mt Meru, also known as Socialist Peak since the country’s independence, and there is a summit register kept in a metal box to sign before leaving. The true, dramatic nature of Mt. Meru can be seen on the way down now the sun has risen; the crater rim is shaped like a horseshoe since the opposite wall collapsed leaving cliffs of 1500 meters. These are some of the biggest in Africa and from the top of them on the crater rim we can see the ash cone below, which is a perfectly formed reminder of past volcanic eruptions that is quite spectacular to see.
Day 4 : Miriakamba Hut To Momela Gate
Location: Arusha, Miriakamba Hut, Momela Road
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we take a few hours to continue down to the national park gate where our vehicle will be waiting to transport you back to your hotel.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Fully Guided
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Meals
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Transport
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Mode of Transport
For wheel drive with open roof top
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
yes
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SPIDER TOURS AND SAFARIS
Feedback will be taken from you daily in the middle of the tour. How is the driver, how is the tour guide and how do you like the hotel
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
My representative will meet you at the airport, and he will take you to the hotel. After that he will give you the briefing about the tour He gives Your handover will provide you hotel voucher and will give you all the information about what will be the scene of the guide. When is your site scene, how is it, everything will be mentioned in that document.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
All
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How long has the tour company been trading?
more than 4 years since 2018
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You have to tell us 15 days in advance, so we can go ahead with the tour.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
We only offer private tours. and group tours
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes why not
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes and All rooms will be clean and sensitizer will be done separately.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We follow all the guidelines of COVID.separate mask is provided for the driver guide client and the sensitizer bottle is available 24 hrs in the Car bus
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We follow all the guidelines of COVID.separate mask is provided for the driver guide client and the sensitizer bottle is available 24 hrs in the Car bus
We follow all the guidelines of COVID.separate mask is provided for the driver guide client and the sensitizer bottle is available 24 hrs in the Car bus