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Mount Meru Over View
An enchanting picturesque mountain close to Arusha. Mount Meru is the
second highest mountain in Tanzania and is the topographic centerpiece of
Arusha National Park. Its fertile slopes rise above the surrounding
savanna and support a forest that hosts diverse wildlife, including nearly
400 species of birds, and also monkeys and leopards.
Mount Meru is the nature- lover's mountain paradise, situated just over
the border of Kenya, and bounding with wildlife. Your trek will promise
you spectacular views,especially of neighbouring Mt. Kilimanjaro, and a
close encounter with game animals,being one of the purest African habitats
Tanzania has to offer.
5 Days Mount Meru Climb (Via Arusha Np)
Day 1: Nairobi / Moshi
We can depart Nairobi this morning with the shuttle to Moshi,
across the Tanzanian border. You have a comfortable stay at your hotel in
the town for thenight.
Day 2: Moshi / Miriakamba Hut
After breakfast at your hotel, we can leave Moshi (or Arusha) to
drive to Arusha National Park. At the gate we will meet our armed Park
Ranger who will accompany us on our climb, which begins out in the
grasslands of the lower slopes.Here we will likely encounter giraffe,
buffalo and warthogs. Once the grasslands lead into lush forest, we can
spot bush bucks, Red Duikers and many varieties of birds and monkeys,
including the Skye's and Colubus species until we arrive up to the
Miriakamba Huts at 2515m. We can spend the night here, after our 3- 4
hour beautiful nature walk today.
Day 3: Miriakamba / Saddle Hut
This morning we can head to our camp for the night which is at
3560m and is about a 3- 4 hour hike away. Along the way, we can stop at
the Elephant Ridge Viewpoint for a picnic lunch before arriving at Saddle
Huts to set up camp. This afternoon, we can trek to the summit of Little
Meru Peak at 3810m, which promises magnificent views of sheer cliffs,
crater walls and Mt. Meru's summit. Beneath a setting sun, we will catch
the magically changing colour hues on Mt. Kilimanjaro's glaciers behind
us-- truly sensational!
Day 4: Saddle Hut / Summit (4530m) Miriakamba hut
We have a very early morning rise at 2am today, if we wish to catch
the spectacular sight of the rising sun behind Mt. Kilimanjaro. Along the
way, we will pass the Rhino point at 2870m before the narrow ridge of the
crater summit. This will take us 4- 5 hours and as long as it's a clear
morning, we will see the active volcano of Mt. Oldoinyo Lengai to the
West, and below us the grasslands of the Maasai Steppe and the town of
Arusha. After soaking in the many soaring views from Mt. Meru summit, we
can begin our 2- 3 hour descent to Saddle Huts where we can stop for
lunch, before continuing down for a further 2- 3 hours to arrive at
Miriamkamba Huts for dinner and to spend the night.
Day 5: Miriakamba hut / Moshi
This morning we have a leisurely descent through lush forest before
arriving at Momella park gate for a picnic lunch (and representation of
certificates for your climb) before being transferred back to your Moshi
hotel for a hot shower! From here you may choose to go on a Mt.
Kilimanjaro Trek, a safari in one of Tanzania's national parks, or of
course transfer to Kenya where your options for adventure are endless!!
Please Note; All our itineraries are suggested only, and can be altered
to suit your starting and destination point, or any other changes. If you
do not need to transfer from Nairobi, then the first day of this trek will
automatically be deducted.
Included in the price:
Þ Airport transfers.
Þ All camping equipment.
Þ Transfer to and from the base of the mountain.
Þ Full board accommodation whilst on the trek.
Þ 3 Meals a day ( special diet vegetarian and hallal).
Þ Accommodations in camps/huts as per the itinerary.
Þ All park entrance fees to include government taxes.
Þ Service of an English speaking professional guide, porters and skilled cook.
Þ Start and finish Nairobi.
Þ Water -You just need bottled water only the first day. The rest of the days we boil or add purifying tablets then filter using MSR water filtering pump before refilling in your water bottles in the morning.
Þ Rescue fee.
Þ H.F Radio communication for backup incase or rescue.
Excluded in the price:
Þ Laundry.
Þ Tips.
Þ Hikking equipments.
Þ Soft drinks.
Þ Accommodation before and after the trek.
Þ climbing gears ( we have them for hire).
Þ International flights.
Þ Visas to Kenya.
Þ Items of personal nature.
Þ Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.
Þ No mosquito net.
NB: Proper equipments are vital to safe and enjoyable trek.
Sample Food Menu
During our expedition we normally provide enough, fresh and clean food. When it comes to cooking we cook different food at different elevation putting into consideration of the boiling point at different heights so that the food will be well cooked for easier digestion. We also have food supply on the Mountain to make sure that there is enough and fresh food through out the trek.
Considering all that, you need water to avoid dehydration, we will provide you with fresh fruits.
BREAKFAST: Fruit Juice, Fruit, Cereal/Porridge, Eggs bread/French-toast/Plain-toast/Pancakes, Sausages, Margarine, Jam/Honey, Tea/Coffee/Drinking chocolate. Boiled egg, spinach omelet or fried egg with beacon and bread.
SNACKS: Peanuts/Crisps/Popcorn/Cookies.
LUNCH: Sliced Carrot and Cucumber stripes, Avocado slices, Boiled egg, Vegetable/Meat cutlets, Sandwiches (Egg/ Cheese/Tomato/Tuna/Meat/Peanut butter), Fruit. Boiled egg, salami sandwich, cheese, French toast, Macaroni, meat sauce and bread.
DINNER: Soup of the day, Bread, Salad, Rice/Pasta/Potatoes, Chicken/Meat, Mixed Vegetables (Carrot/French -Beans/Cabbage), Lentils, Fruit Salad, Fruit with custard, Tea/Coffee/Milo/Drinking chocolate. Spaghetti with meat sauce or fish with rice, Fried beef with roast potatoes, rice, carrots, cabbage. Roast chicken with vegetable, fried rice, green pepper, carrots.
ON WAY TO THE SUMMIT (midnight snack)
Hot Chocolate, Tea or coffee and biscuits, Glucose, Chocolate bar, orange squash or soup.
NOTE: We are flexible and willing to accept Tourist suggestions on Food menu and equipments information during our trek.
NB: You have the right to bring your food if you see any need to do so. But on our side, the food will be enough and fresh to avoid any side effects.
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