4-Day Private Mountain Climbing Experience at Mount Meru

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
MOMELA GATE to MIRIAKAMBA HUT
1 stop
1
9,400’ ~2865m ∙ 6.8 mi ∙ 5-7 hrs (2500 m.): 5-7 hrs We drive from Arusha to Momela Gate. After a short registration at the Gate our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we may see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe , monkeys, antelope, along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
MIRIAKAMBA HUT TO SADDLE HUT
1 stop
2
(3500 m.): 3-5 hrs The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner and overnight night at Saddle Hut.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
SADDLE HUT to SUMMIT to MIRIAKAMBA HUT
1 stop
3
10-12 hrs We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridge line between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the MIriakamba Hut.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
MIRIAKAMBA HUT to MOMELLA GATE
1 stop
4
2-3 hours walking We take a short and fast descent way through open grassland and mixed forest, with possibility of seeing wildlife before reaching Momella Gate in the late morning. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to take you to Arusha lodge.
3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

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