4 Days Meru Trekking - Mount Meru Trekking
- Duration 4 days
- No Of People From 1 person
4 Days Mount Meru Trek - Haven Trails Adventures
Embark on an exhilarating 4-day Mount Meru trekking adventure with Haven Trails Adventures, immersing yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of one of Tanzania's iconic peaks.
Mount Meru, known for its diverse landscapes, presents a journey through lush rainforests at lower altitudes to the alpine desert near the summit. The 4 Days Mount Meru Trek offers a challenging ascent through various ecosystems, ensuring a comfortable experience while showcasing the mountain's unique features.
This condensed trek is ideal for those seeking hut accommodations and a relatively shorter adventure. However, physical preparedness and acclimatization are crucial to maximize the chances of reaching the summit.
Route Overview:
Duration: Typically a 4-day trek, providing a condensed yet challenging experience.
Difficulty: Considered moderate, suitable for those seeking a comfortable trek with hut accommodations.
Scenery: Offers diverse landscapes, from rainforests to alpine deserts, with the final ascent providing panoramic views.
It's important to note that despite the route being moderately challenging, proper physical fitness and preparation are recommended to ensure an enjoyable and successful trek.
Highlights of Mount Meru 4 Days Trek:
- Arusha National Park: The trek starts in Arusha National Park, offering stunning views of wildlife and landscapes.
- Mirikamba Hut: The first overnight stop is usually at Mirikamba Hut (2,500 meters), nestled in the lush forest.
- Saddle Hut: On the second day, trekkers ascend to Saddle Hut (3,570 meters), providing a spectacular view of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro.
- Summit Attempt: The final ascent takes trekkers to the summit of Mount Meru (4,566 meters), offering breathtaking panoramic views.
Características del Tour
Tour Económico
Este tour económico incluye campamento y hoteles.
Tour Privado
Este tour será organizado exclusivamente para ti y no se compartirá con otros.
Puede comenzar cualquier día
Si la disponibilidad lo permite, este tour puede comenzar en cualquier día.
Puede ser personalizado
Puedes solicitar cambios a este tour.
Apto para viajeros solitarios
Los viajeros solitarios pueden reservar este tour privado.
Edad mínima de 7 años
La edad mínima para este tour es de 7 años.
Actividades y Transporte
Se incluye el traslado desde y hacia el aeropuerto
Desplazamiento: senderismo/caminata
Serás recibido por un representante de Haven Trails Adventures cuando llegues al Aeropuerto Internacional de Kilimanjaro y te llevarán al Luxury Lodge en Moshi (B&B) para pasar la noche. Tu guía principal te reunirá para una sesión informativa, verificar tu equipo y hacer arreglos para que alquiles cualquier equipo adicional.
Itinerary
DAY 1: Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut
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.
Main Destination: Mount Meru
Accommodation: Budget camping
In or near Mt Meru
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
DAY 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
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.
Main Destination: Mount Meru
Accommodation: Budget camping
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
DAY 3: Saddle Hut to Summit
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.
Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft
Distance: 28km/17mi
Hiking Time: 13-14 hours
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Main Destination: Mount Meru
Accommodation: Budget camping
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
DAY 4: Summit to Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate
After our early morning descent from Saddle Hut, we follow a shorter and quicker route that takes us through open grassland and mixed forest.
There's a possibility of encountering wildlife along the way. By late morning, we reach Momella Gate, where our return transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba hut.
Elevation (m): From 2,514 m to 1,500 m to 1,387 m
Elevation (ft): From 8,250 ft to 4,921 ft to 4,921 ft
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 2-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.
Main Destination: Mount Meru
Accommodation: No Accomodation (End of Tour)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Inclusiones
- Guía profesional en inglés, certificado en Primeros Auxilios en áreas silvestres y RCP
- Ración adecuada para el equipo de montaña (cocinero y porteadores)
- Alojamientos antes y después (2 noches con desayuno)
- Traslados desde/hacia el aeropuerto
- Comidas según el itinerario
- Agua potable y comidas de pensión completa
- Todas las tarifas del Parque Nacional, permisos del equipo y IVA
- Equipos importados de calidad
- Traslados en la puerta del parque
- Baño portátil privado y porteadores
Exclusiones
- Vuelos
- Tarifas de visa
- Propinas para porteadores y equipo de montaña
- Dinero personal para souvenires, etc.
- Alimentos y bebidas energéticas, alcohólicas y no alcohólicas
- Alquiler de equipo personal como bastones de trekking, sacos de dormir, etc.
- Noches adicionales en albergues
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