Mount Meru Wildlife Safari - 4 Days
Arusha
Duration
4 Days 3 NightsAvailability
Year RoundGroup Size
1 - 60 PeopleSafari Type
MultidaysOverview
Climb Mount Meru, Tanzania's second highest peak, while enjoying wildlife viewing! This 4-day trek takes you through Arusha National Park where you'll see giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and colobus monkeys. Mount Meru offers stunning views of Kilimanjaro and is perfect acclimatization before a Kilimanjaro climb.
Highlights
- Climb Mount Meru (4566m) - 4-day itinerary
- Wildlife viewing in Arusha National Park
- See giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, colobus monkeys
- Stunning views of Kilimanjaro
- Perfect acclimatization for Kilimanjaro
- Climb through forest, moorland, and alpine desert
- Experienced mountain guides and porters
- Stay in mountain huts
What's Included
- Park entrance fees (Arusha NP)
- Hut accommodation on the mountain
- Professional mountain guides, cooks, porters
- All meals on the mountain
- Emergency oxygen and first aid kit
- Transfers from Moshi/Arusha to park and back
- Armed ranger for wildlife protection
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Tips for guides, ranger, and porters
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Personal climbing gear
- Alcoholic drinks
Safari Itinerary
Full Day
Day 1: Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut
Drive to Momella Gate. Trek through forest with wildlife viewing. See giraffes, buffaloes, colobus monkeys. Reach Miriakamba Hut (2500m). Dinner and overnight.
Full Day
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Trek through heath and moorland. Spectacular views of Kilimanjaro. Reach Saddle Hut (3500m). Acclimatization walk. Dinner and overnight.
Full Day
Day 3: Summit Day to Miriakamba Hut
Start summit at 2am. Reach Socialist Peak (4566m). Views of Kilimanjaro. Descend to Miriakamba Hut. Celebration dinner!
Full Day
Day 4: Miriakamba Hut to Momella Gate
Trek through forest to Momella Gate. Lunch, receive certificates. Drive back to Moshi/Arusha.