4 Days Mount Meru Climbing
4 Days Mount Meru Climbing
Climbing Mount Meru
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This tour is physically exerting and is more suited to fit persons.
Mount Meru – the fifth highest mountain in Africa at 4,566 meters (14,990 feet) – dominates the park’s horizon. Its peaks and eastern foot slopes are protected within the national park. Meru offers unparalleled views of its famous neighbor, Kilimanjaro, while also forming a rewarding hiking destination in its own right. This hike is great acclimatization for everyone who wants to climb Mt.Kilimanjaro.
Activities: Trekking,Climbing, Half day game drive.
Min Persons:2 Max Persons:7
From here, you may wish to take an evening walk on the slopes to view wildlife at one of the watering holes in the crater.
- Meal plan:
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Budget: Miriakamba Hut
After breakfast, hike to up to 11,500 ft to arrive at Saddle Hut. If time permits, you can climb a little further on Mount Meru for a scenic view of the ‘Roof of Africa’, Mount Kilimanjaro. This will also be part of more acclimatization. Overnight at Saddle Hut.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Accommodation:
- Budget: Saddle Hut.
An early rise to hike all the way to the summit before the afternoon clouds cover the summit. From the summit, descend back to the 11,500 ft Saddle Hut in time for lunch. After lunch, hike down to Mariakamba Hut for dinner.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Accommodation:
- Budget: Miriakamba Hut
Breakfast at the camp and a leisurely morning. Descend through the southern route or the northern route to the park gate to connect with your waiting transfer vehicle back to Arusha. Continue with other programs or depart as planned.
- Meal plan:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Accommodation:
- Budget: No accommodation on this day.
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Included in Price:
- All activities as per the itinerary
- All Accommodation as per itinerary – N.B. accommodation mentioned in the itinerary is dependent on availability at the time of booking; alternatives of a similar class may be booked instead
- All meals as per itinerary (3 a day unless otherwise stated)
- All transfers to and from agreed pick up and drop off points (e.g. Airport, Bus Station or hotel in town etc.)
- All camping gear (if you are camping)
- Service of an English speaking driver/guide
- Safari base 4×4 Vehicle with open roof for game viewing (sometimes a saloon car or other SUV for excursions in town etc.)
- Driver’s salary and allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Bottled mineral water daily
- All Government taxes
- All National Park and Game Reserve Fees
- If included in your itinerary: foot safaris, boat safaris
- TANAPA armed ranger (where needed, e.g., on foot safaris, some boat safaris etc.)
- Crater service fees (if visiting Ngorongoro Crater)
- Kilimanjaro only – Oxygen is not normally needed but can be carried if requested before tour begins
- Rescue fees
- Professional Kilimanjaro Team with English speaking Mountain guide, up to 4 porters per person
- Professional Cook
- Climbing Certificates
- All wildlife reserve entry fees
Exluded in Price:
- Extras, personal expenses i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- Optional activities not outlined on the itinerary
- International flights & corresponding taxes
- Visa
- Flying doctors rescue services
- Travel, medical, injury and luggage insurances
- Tips to the driver & guides
- Anything else not mentioned in the inclusions (above)
