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Duration

4 Days 3 Nights

Tour Type

Trekking

Location

Arusha National Park

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    Meru trek in 4 days

    Mount meru stands tall at 4566m and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania. Mount Meru is located in the Arusha national park and it offers one of the most breathtaking scenery and wildlife diversity compared to any mountain in Tanzania. Meru trek is indeed a challenging trek due to the rocky ridges and its steep ascent to the peak. However, it is one of the best ways to get an experience of high altitude trekking and it also the best way to acclimatize for those who want to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Meru trek takes you through places from where you can get a glimpse of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.

    We will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Pre-trek briefing at your Arusha hotel. You should be planning to arrive at least one day before the start of the trek. Today we will spend the day having a pre-trek briefing. We will also review your equipment and rent any equipment which is needed at a local shop.

    Drive from Arusha to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes. Trekkers encounter wildlife like Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Giraffes, and Warthogs during this day. We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut.

    Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft
    Distance: 6km/3.5mi
    Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
    Meals: Lunch and Dinner

    Today we trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru. There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle hut. Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut.

    Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft
    Distance: 6km/3.5mi
    Hiking Time: 4-5 hours

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high. Once done with the meal we start the final ascent to Socialist Peak. This ascent will be steep and we will be making our way through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash cone. There are chances that one might catch a glimpse of wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers over the rocky ridge.

    From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba hut.

    Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 2500m/8202ft
    Distance: 19km/12mi
    Hiking Time: 10-12 hours
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Momella Gate, we will change the route and take the southern route down hence the change in distance trekked on this day. We will also pass through the astonishing Fig tree Arch.

    Monkey Adventures vehicle will be waiting for you at Momella gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha (around 1 hour and 30 minutes).

    Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 1500m/4921ft
    Distance: 14km/8.5mi
    Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
    Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

    Inclusions

    Conservation fees (part of park fees)

    All transfers to the mountain and back to your Moshi hotel

    Airport pick up

    Sleeping Mattress

    Professional, experienced, mountain guides

    Emergency Oxygen Cylinder

    Private toilet

    Clean, purified drinking water

    Camping or Hut fees (part of park fees)

    All meals while on the Mountain

    Guides, Porters, Cook salaries, and park fees

    VAT (18% charged by the Government)

    Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food

    Rescue fees (part of park fees)

    Hotels Accomodation

    Exclusions

    Tanzania Visa

    Travel Insurance

    International and domestic flights

    Liquors, beers, and bottled beverages

    Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

    Tips and gratuities

    Surcharge for online payment of advance and balance (5% on each payment)

    Personal trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, hiking boots, clothes, etc (available for renting)

    Payment Terms

    Deposit Payment

    The deposit is 25% of the total booking amount.

    Deposit can be paid either via a bank transfer or an online card payment.

    A 2% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charges), this is non-refundable.

    Once you make the advance payment you will receive a booking confirmation.

    Payments are done in USD only

    Balance Payment

    Balance can be paid via bank transfer, online card payment, or with cash.

    Bank payment can be made 15 days before the tour date (recommended 30 days prior).

    Card Payment can be done 1 day before the tour date (recommended 7 days prior).

    A 2% fee is applicable on all card payments (payment gateway charge), this is non-refundable.

    Cash can be paid on arrival (USD printed in or after the year 2009).

    Cancellation Policy

    8 days and above departure

    No cancellation fees.

    0 to 7 days before departure

    50% of the total tour price will be charged as cancellation fees.

    Trek can be postponed to any new date without any extra cost at any point in time.

    The 15% surcharge paid for either or both advance and balance payments is non-refundable in case of cancellation of the trek.

    Please find below the prices for organizing a private trek. The prices are based on your group size.

    Solo Trekker – USD 2200 per person

    Group of 2 – USD 1950 per person

    Group of 3 – USD 1950 per person

    Group of 4 – USD 1950 per person

    Group of 5 – USD 1850 per person

    Group of 6 – USD 1850 per person

    Group of 7 – USD 1850 per person

    Group of 8 – USD 1850 per person

    Group of 9 – USD 1850 per person

    Group of 10 and above – USD 175 per person

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