Trip Info
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Private safari
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2 - 7 Persons
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Bus, Airlines
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English, Spanish, French, Chinese
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Arusha
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Arusha
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Unlimited drinking
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All meals during the trek
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Available
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Hard
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4
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65
6 Days – Mount Meru
Welcome to our tour of beautiful Mount Meru a must-see destination on your safari adventure.
Mount Meru is an active volcano located 43 miles west of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro at an altitude of almost 15000 feet and offers a unique view of the neighbor. This mountain is the geographical center of Arusha National Park.
The fertile slopes and forests that rise above the surrounding savanna are home to a variety of animals including about 400 species of bird monkeys and leopards. Mount Meru is 14980m tall in Tanzania and is the fifth highest mountain in Africa. It is best to allow three days to climb Meru at 11483 feet.
Two tents and wood were provided for the trip. The best times to climb Meru are June-October and January-February. At Olkokola the hill on the west side of the crater is usually easy to climb and must be walked around due to the danger of vines.
| Route waypoints | Time (approx.) |
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| Momella Gate – Miriakamba Hut | 4 – 5 hrs |
| Miriakamba Hut – Saddle Hut | 3 – 4 hrs |
| Saddle Hut – Summit | 4 – 6 hrs |
| Summit – Momella Gate | 5 – 7 hrs |
Highlights
- The luggage that porters are allowed to carry is limited to 35 pounds (ie: 15 kgs)
- Overweight or extra luggage will require an extra porter at a rate of $10/bag/day
- You can leave extra luggage at your hotel in Arusha or at our office (plan not to leave any valuables like cash, jewelry, electronics, etc.)
- 4 nights accommodation
