Mt.
Meru (4566m) is the smaller neighbour of Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano
that thousands of years ago blew out from one side leaving a crescent
crater wall which forms the basis of a spectacular ridge walk to the
summit. Meru is normally overlooked by people ascending Kilimanjaro, but
is an excellent acclimatisation walk for those who have more time. There
are few people around, but so much wildlife (buffalo, elephant, gazelle
and waterbuck abound in the grasslands and forests of Meru National Park)
that you will be escorted by an armed guide. The mountain is also well
known for its high Hagiena Rose wood forests, aboral orchids and prolific
Spanish moss draped over the branches like green hair.
The summit day takes you high out of the forest along a roller-coaster
ridge walk towering over an inner conical cinder-cone, with spectacular
views over to Kilimanjaro. Many even prefer Meru to its big brother! When
you climb Kilimanjaro afterwards you will see Meru usually sitting in a
pink sea of early morning cloud. After a night in Moshi we set off for
our Meru Peak Trek through lush forest and cross the Ngare Nanyuki river.
We camp at Miriakamba hut (2541m). The following day we ascend steeply to
Saddle hut (3500m). On our final day on the mountain we rise early to
ensure a spectacular sunrise from the summit and then descend all the way
down to Momella Gate. The remainder of the tour is exactly the same as the
Kilimanjaro tour described previously.
The Best Time to Visit Kilimanjaro
On these tailor made tours you can travel any day that you wish. The
clearest and warmest conditions are December to February. It is also
clear and dry, but cooler from July to September.
Day 1 Fly from London to Kilimanjaro, transfer to hotel near Moshi.
2 Drive to Momella gate to commence Mt. Meru climb. Overnight Miriakamba Hut.
3 Overnight Saddle Hut. 4 Summit Mt. Meru, descend and transfer to hotel near Moshi.
5 Rest day at the hotel near Moshi. 6 Commence Kilimanjaro climb.
Overnight Machame Camp.
7 Overnight Shira Camp. 8 Overnight Barranco Camp. 9 Overnight Barrafu Camp. 10 Summit attempt and descent on Mweka route to Mweka Camp. 11 Complete descent and transfer to hotel. 12 After breakfast depart for return flight. 13 Arrive London.
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Notes
Accommodation & Meals
4 nights hotel on bed and breakfast basis. Camping on trek with all meals provided.
Max Altitude
4556m. Mt Meru. 5895m Kilimanjaro. On Meru approx 1000m ascent and 3000m descent in one day.
Support
Local guide, porter and cook while on climb.
Tanzanian National
Park Fees Included in tour cost
Why not extend your stay in Tanzania with our 4 day
extension Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National
Park more information
Mt.
Meru (4566m) is the smaller neighbour of Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano
that thousands of years ago blew out from one side leaving a crescent
crater wall which forms the basis of a spectacular ridge walk to the
summit. Meru is normally overlooked by people ascending Kilimanjaro, but
is an excellent acclimatisation walk for those who have more time. There
are few people around, but so much wildlife (buffalo, elephant, gazelle
and waterbuck abound in the grasslands and forests of Meru National Park)
that you will be escorted by an armed guide. The mountain is also well
known for its high Hagiena Rose wood forests, aboral orchids and prolific
Spanish moss draped over the branches like green hair.