Deals of The Year: Book your Safari and Hiking Deals 2024! Up to 15% OFF
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Deals of The Year: Book your Safari and Hiking Deals 2024! Up to 15% OFF
Mount Meru is the second-highest mountain in Tanzania at a height of 4,565 meters (14,977 ft) and is the eighth highest mountain in Africa. It is the topographic centerpiece of Arusha National Park. Its fertile slopes rise above the surrounding savanna and support a forest that hosts diverse wildlife, including nearly 400 species of birds, and also colobus monkey, buffalos, and Giraffe.
Departure and Return Place: Moshi Town to Mount Meru Gate and then back to Kilimanjaro International Airport (Google Map)
Departure Time: Please be ready by 8:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:30 AM.
Return Time: Approximately 1:30 PM on the last day.
Dress Code: Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, cold weather jacket, gloves, pants, and spare clothing.
Accommodation: Two nights of accommodations based on Bed and Breakfast at 3 stars hotel (upgrades on request).
Customizations: Can be customized upon request, to meet traveler's needs
Extensions: Trip Extensions are available on request.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be collected by one of our staff at Kilimanjaro airport for transfer to your hotel as per the programme booked. after some rest at the hotel, your head guide will meet you for your briefing, and gear check and arrange for you to hire any equipment you may need.
We drive from Moshi to Momela Gate. After a short registration at the Gate our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe , monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut. Elevation (m): (1,387 m to (1,500 m) Elevation(ft): 4,921 ft) to 3,000 ft ) Distance: 10 km Hiking Time: 4-6 hours Habitat: Montane Forest.
The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk mainly consists of slow walks along the ridge from where we’ll get a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the Ash Cone. Hot lunch will be provided at the Saddle Hut following which we’ll take a short climb to the summit of Little Meru which stands at 3,820 meters. If you can make it before sunset, you’ll be rewarded with yet another spectacular view.
We’ll be starting off the trek at around 1:30 a.m. and have a steep climb to the Rhino Point (3800m) and then to the Cobra Point (4350m). If we make it on time, we’ll have the chance to see the sunrise from Mount Kilimanjaro above the clouds. Towards the final part of the journey, you’ll be trekking between the inner cliffs and outer walls of the crater through a narrow ridge line. After a brief rest and brunch at the Saddle Hut, we’ll continue trekking towards the Momella gate. Youth Adventures vehicle will meet us and drive us back to the hotel in Moshi.
Mount Meru Pricing Rate Based on Per Person | ||||||
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Number Of Travelers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Budget Pricing | 805 | 790 | 770 | 750 | 730 | 710 |
Standard Pricing | 1350 | 1300 | 1200 | 1140 | 1080 | 1000 |
Budget Package | Standard Package |
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2 nights Accommodations at your own choice of hotel according to your budget | 2 nights Accommodations on BB at either of the following Panama Garden resort or Ameg Lodge |
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We are a well-established business, founded in 2016 by Daniel Mlangwa (Managing Director) who worked as a tour guide before founding the company.
We are locally owned and based in Tanzania and Kenya.
We also operate our own fleet of vehicles and employ our own drivers and guides which makes our prices competitive as it eliminates commission to third parties.
CCM Mkoa Building, Taifa Road.
Moshi Kilimanjaro Tanzania.