Mount Meru is the fifth highest in Africa at 4,566 MASL meters (14,990 feet) – that dominates the park’s horizon. Its peaks and eastern foot slopes protected within the Arusha national park, Meru offers unparalleled views of its famous neighbor, while also forming a rewarding hiking destination in its own right.
Passing first through wooded savannah where buffalos and giraffes are frequently encountered, the ascent of Meru leads into forests aflame with red-hot pokers and dripping with Spanish moss, before reaching high open health spiked with giant lobelias. Everlasting flowers cling to the alpine desert, as delicately-hoofed klipspringers mark the hike’s progress. Astride the craggy summit, Kilimanjaro stands unveiled, blushing in the sunrise.
Day 1:
JRO Aiport – Arusha Town
Meet and greet by our excellent guide at Kilimanjaro International Aiport and private transfer to Arusha town. Its takes you 45 minutes drives depend on traffic jam. You will spend you overnight at Hotel where you will get briefing on what to do in the next day by our guide.
Day 2:
Arusha – Mt Meru
After breakfast, drive to Momella Gate at Arusha National Park where you will make registration and then start your ascent of Mt Meru. (5 hours walking). Picnic lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba Hut (2500m)
Day 3:
Miriakamba – Saddle Hut
After breakfast, we continue our ascent of Mount Meru to Saddle Hut (6 hours walking). Picnic lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut (3750 m).
Day 4:
Saddle hut – Summit – Arusha
Around 1h00 departure by night to reach the summit of Mount Meru (4566 m) where you will enjoy wonderful views of Mount Kilimanjaro and active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai and take some memories photos. Thereafter you will walk back to Momella Gate passing by Miriakamba Hut (10 hours walking). Transfer to Arusha town for overnight at Hotel.
