TANZANIA SAFARIS & TREKKING TOURS
4 DAYS MOUNT MERU CLIMB SAFARI
Day 1: Arusha - Momella gate - Mariakamba Hut
In the morning transfer from Arusha to Mommela gate where you will be met by the game ranger and porters. The trail starts at Momella Gate. From there it is a relatively gentle three hour ascent to Miriakamba Hut. On your way you pass through well-developed woodland where there is a good chance of seeing large animals such as giraffe. If you leave Momella early, there will be ample time to explore Meru crater in the afternoon. Lunch enroute, dinner and overnight Miriakamba camp.
Day 2: Mariakamba Hut - Saddle Hut
After breakfast hike up to 11,500 ft to arrive at Saddle Hut. It is three hours to Saddle Hut. You initially pass through forest, where there is a good chance of seeing black and white colobus, then at about 3,000m you will enter a moorland zone similar to that on Kilimanjaro. If time permits you can climb a little further on Mount Meru for a scenic view of the 'Roof of Africa', Mount Kilimanjaro. This will also be part of more acclimatization. Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.
Day 3: Saddle Hut - Summit - Mariakamba Hut
Saddle Hut - Summit: 4-6 hours
You will need an early rise to hike all the way to the summit before the afternoon clouds cover the summit. From the summit, descend back to the 11,500 ft Saddle Hut in time for lunch. After lunch, hike down to Mariakamba Hut for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: Mariakamba Hut - Arusha
In the morning have breakfast at the camp and a leisurely morning. Descend to the park gate to connect with your waiting transfer vehicle back to Arusha.
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