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Tour Overview
Meru has one route to the top and can be attempted for three days but we highly recommend doing it for four days for acclimatisation. Most alpines use Meru for acclimatisation before the Kilimanjaro climb. The mountain has less snow formed by the volcano eruption.
Unlike Kilimanjaro when you are climbing Mount Meru you have to be escorted by an armed ranger(s) as you pass through the Arusha National Park. It is at this time when you will enjoy the walking safari as you pass the groups of African buffaloes, Zebras, Black and white colobus monkeys, just little wildlife to mention.
The Momela and Ngurdoto Lakes are rich in birdlife as you trek to the mountain; birds like Pelicans and Flamingo are closely seen. Contact us for bookings.
Day 1: Momella Gate -Marikamba Huts : 13.8km/ 8.6 m
Elevation:1597m/5240ft to 2503m/8212ft
Altitude gained: 906m
After breakfast depart Moshi about 8:30 a.m drive to Momella gate. Make payment and start the climb with picnic lunch to the first hut called Miriakamba hut. Dinner and overnight – Miriakamba hut (3 ½ hrs).
Day 2: Miriakamba Huts – Saddle Huts: 6.1km/ 3.8mi | 2.5 Hrs
Elevation: 2503m/8212ft to 3560m/11,680ft
Altitude gained: 1057m
After breakfast we proceed with a climb to the second hut called Saddle. This is too steep compared to the first part (2 ½). During the afternoon, clients can decide to attempt climbing Little Meru peak and back. Dinner and overnight – Saddle hut.
Day 3: Saddle Hut- Summit : 5.5km/ 3.4mi :Descend To Saddle Hut
Elevation: 3560m/11,680ft to 4566m/14980 ft
Altitude gained: 1006m
Descent to 3560m/11680 ft
Altitude lost: 1006m
Wake up at middle-night and have a cup of tea before starting to attempt the big Meru peak. Proceed to summit crossing rocky path and back to Saddle hut for full breakfast. The day will be spent resting. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Saddle hut.
Day 4: Saddle Hut – Momella Gate : 6.5km/4mi
Elevation:3560m/11,680ft to 1597m/5240ft
Altitude lost:1963m
Leave the Saddle hut and descend down to Momella gate via the first hut (Miriakamba) where you will be transferred to Arusha/Moshi.
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P.O.Box 19131, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
info@gecko-adventure.com
+255 784 991 576
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P.O.Box 19131, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
info@gecko-adventure.com
+255 784 991 576
www.gecko-adventure.com
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