3 Days Mount Meru Climb
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3 Days / 2 Nights
Mountain Climbing
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Overview
The 3 days Mount Meru climb takes you to the peak of Mount Meru (4562 m) using the mountain’s, only route, the Momella Route. Climbing can be attempted for three days but we highly recommend doing four days for acclimatization. Most alpines use Meru for acclimatization before the Kilimanjaro climb. The mountain has less snow formed at 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 a little wildlife mention.
Itinerary
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 at Miriakamba Hut.
Distance: About 10 km | Hiking Time: 4-6 hours | Habitat: Montane Forest.
After breakfast we proceed with a climb to second hut called Saddle. This is too steep part compared to the first part. During the afternoon, client can decide to attempt climbing little Meru peak and back. Dinner and overnight at Saddle hut.
Distance: About 8 km | Hiking Time: 3-5 hours | Habitat: Forest and Moorland.
Wake up at middle-night and have a cup of tea before starting attempt big Meru peak. Proceed to summit crossing rocky path and back to Saddle hut for full breakfast. Then short rest and leave Saddle hut and descend down to Momella gate via first hut (Miriakamba). On the way back you path though Momella Lakes for a game viewing to Moshi/Arusha.
Distance: About 5 km up + 13 km down | Hiking Time: 12–14 hours | Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.
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