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Momela Route 3 days

From $ 900

Overview

Mount Meru offers a spectacular trekking experience, with breathtaking landscapes and wildlife along the way. The summit provides an incredible view, including a backdrop of Kilimanjaro at sunrise. Meru is an excellent preparation hike for Kilimanjaro, or a challenging trek in its own right for those not planning to climb the higher peak.

At 4,000 feet shorter than Kilimanjaro, Meru remains a striking and impressive climb. It serves as a great acclimatization hike or a rewarding adventure on its own. While our climbing itineraries are private, it’s common for multiple groups to join on the lower slopes of Meru. For those short on time, the three-day itinerary allows you to reach the summit over a long weekend.

 

Itinerary

Momela Route 3 days

DAY 1 - ARUSHA - MOMELLA GATE - MIRIAKAMBA HUTS

You’ll be picked up from your Arusha hotel and transferred to the Momella Gate of Arusha National Park, where you’ll go through the necessary pre-climb formalities.

Today’s hiking takes you across the open grasslands of the park in the company of an armed ranger. As you’re inside a national park, you’ll have an excellent chance of spotting game such as elephants, giraffes, buffalo, monkeys, and much more during the day.

In the afternoon, you’ll begin to climb into the rainforest, where you’ll overnight in the Miriakamba huts.

 

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You’ll pass from the lush rainforest and into the more spartan heath zone today, with giant clumps of heather and other moorland scrub dotting the terrain.

Hiking along the ridge of the Mount Meru Crater, you’ll have breathtaking views of both the crater and the Ash Tray.

For those with a little extra energy, there’s the option to ascend to the peak of Little Mount Meru for a panoramic view of Arusha and its surrounds.

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You’ll be up very early today. Around midnight, in fact!

It’s a steep trail that separates you from the summit of Mt. Meru and your trail takes you via Rhino Point and Cobra Point through volcanic terrain before you finally reach Socialist Point.

From here, you’ll experience a stunning sunset via of Arusha and the surrounding landscape before beginning your descent back to the Momella Gate.

A driver will meet you at the conclusion of your adventure to take you to your Arusha accommodation.


Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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