4 Days Mount Meru Climbing

overview

The Machame Route, often called the “Whiskey” route, is renowned for its scenic beauty and challenging ascent. Over seven days, this route offers diverse landscapes, including rainforests, moorlands, and alpine deserts. It is a popular choice for climbers seeking a more immersive and rewarding Kilimanjaro experience. The route includes acclimatization days to help ensure a successful summit attempt.

tour plan

Day 1: Moshi – Momella Gate 1500 m – Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m)

After leisurely breakfast at your lodge/hotel in Moshi you will drive to Arusha National Park first gate for registration then you will proceed to Momella Gate the starting point. When you and your guide are finishing other park formalities at Tanzania National Park (TANAPA) office, porters & cook will be organizing, packing & weighing all that needed for this hike. You will possibly have your packed lunch at the gate before starting On the way you will pass the Ngarenanyuki River and if taking the short cut, you will pass by a beautiful waterfall at the foot of Mt. Meru. Late afternoon you will arrive at Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m), your chef will prepare some coffee/tea and then hot water to wash, then will enjoy the beautiful sunset while waiting for dinner.

Day 2: Miriakamba Hut 2,500 m – Saddle Hut 3,500 m

After breakfast you will start your Mt Meru climbing on a steep path along the forest zone, various wildlife can be seen along the way. This trial offer views of Mt. Meru Crater as well as the Ash Tray. Arrive at Saddle Hut, the alpine desert zone during lunch time. After Lunch and some rest, if you wish you can climb Little Meru (3,820 m) with your guide for spectacular view of the area around Mount Meru and for further acclimatization. You will be served an early dinner so that you can have enough rest before your midnight summit attempt. Sleep around 19:00 hrs.

Day 3: Saddle Hut (3,500 m) – Meru Summit Socialist Peak (4,566 m) – Miriakamba (2,500 m)

Wakeup call will be at 00:30 hours tea and biscuit will be served before beginning your summit attempt at around 01:30 hrs. Climbing Mt Meru on this day start by trading on the steep grade trial up to Rhino point (3,800 m) then to Cobra point (4,350 m). After spending sometimes at the summit return back to Saddle Hut for some leisurely brunch and afterward continue downward to Miriakamba Hut for dinner and overnight.

Day 4:Miriakamba – Momella gate – Moshi

Our Climbing to Mt Meru is now getting to the end, after some rest and leisurely breakfast, begin you way down to Momella gate, the hiking is through the forest where it is most likely to see some animals. If you took the long router on your first day then your descending will be via tululunsi water falls. At the gate you will meet your driver who is already there waiting for you. After say a farewell & tipping to you crew, you will drive back to Moshi.

Price Included

Park fees and permits
Professional guide and porter services
Accommodation in mountain huts
Meals and drinking water
Transfers to and from Arusha National Park

Price Excluded

International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips)
Climbing gear (available for rent)

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