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These 3 day /2night mount Meru climbing and hiking tour is the best tour for acclimatization before to Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru is the dormant stratovolcano located in Arusha national park, 70km(43ml) the west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the southern country of Tanzania, is the fifth highest mountain in Africa continent and the second highest in Tanzania 4566m located in Arusha national park. Mount Meru most recently had a minor eruption (1910). The several small cones and craters in the vicinity probably reflect numerous episodes of volcanic activity. Mount Meru climb passes through different vegetation zones, at the dry forest gives the way to dense mountain forest during the ascent to the mountain forest you will regularly see elephants and buffalo.
Mount Meru climbing and hiking tour It is a great mountain to climb and offers spectacular scenery, including views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The mountain is unspooled and less congested as compared to its Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya counterparts.
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Early in the morning Kitano tours and safari driver will pick you up at your hotel and drive to momella gate in Arusha national park it takes almost 2hour to reach Arusha, after reach at Morella gate, a guide will perform registration at Tanzanian national park (TANAPA) after completed the registration the hiker will start hiking & climbing toward the mountain forest, they will get a chance to see giraffes, zebras, antelope, buffalo, and potentially elephants near the trail. As you continue climbing & hiking you will cross through ngarenanyuki river and a beautiful waterfall at the base of mount Meru, you will get a chance to see different kinds of birds and black and white colobus monkeys, and finally, you will arrive at mirikamba hut 2500m where you will stay overnight and have a dinner
Distance 10 km,
Hiking time 4 – 5hrs
Elevation 1500m to 2500m (1000 ascent)
Habitat: mountain forest
Meal: lunch and dinner
Early in the morning after having breakfast, you will continues ascent toward the saddle, you may see a lot of wildlife along the way, the walk will take as along the mount Meru crater and the impressive ash cone, when you arrive at camp you have the option of hiking/climbing little Mt. Meru (3820m) with your guide for further acclimate. You will be served an early dinner, so you can receive ample rest before your midnight summit attempt at saddle hut
Elevation 2500m to 3550 (1000m)
Hiking distance:8km ,Time:3-5 hrs.
Habitat: forest zone
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Summiting has an early start at around 00:00. There is a 1-hour steep climb to Rhino Point (3,800 m), then the path continues along a ridge of ash and rock to reach Cobra Point (4,350 m). The summit of Meru Peak (4,562 m) is an hour further on a steep path with magnificent views of Kilimanjaro. Depending on your speed, you can enjoy sunrise at Cobra Point or the summit. The views are stunning: the cliffs of the Crater rim, the Ash Cone rising from the crater floor, Kilimanjaro floating on the morning clouds, and the Rift Valley. The route back to Rhino Point in the morning light along a narrow ridge between the sloping outer wall of the crater and the cliffs of the inner wall is one of the most dramatic and exhilarating walks in Africa. Brunch and a brief rest are taken at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to Momella Gate. After your descent to momella gate you will be picked up by Kitano tours and safari driver and drive you back to Moshi or Arusha town.
ELEVATION:3,550 m to 4,562
HIKING TIME:12-14 hours ,DISTANCE:16 km
HABITAT: APLINE DESERT
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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| Office In: | Tanzania |
| City: | Moshi |
| Since: | 2018 » (6) Years of Experience. |
| Size: | 10 - Employees |
3 Days Mount Meru Climbing | Treking
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