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Mount Meru Trekking 4 Days

Arusha is known as the ‘safari capital’ of Tanzania. It is a pleasant town, lying at the foot of the dormant volcano Mt Meru. Arusha has a relaxed and bohemian atmosphere.

Arusha is the administrative capital of the Arusha Region and has a population of 270,485 according to the 2002 national census.

There are good transport links to other areas of the country and it is possible to combine a northern circuit safari with a visit to almost any other park in Tanzania (including Mahale ond Gombe)< by flying from Arusha Domestic airport.

Because the Northern Circuit of Tanzania is so well developed for tourism there is accommodation to suit all budgets.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]Here we list a few of the options, but, if you have heard of another hotel that you would like to stay in, just let us know and we can book it for you. Most Tanzania safaris begin and end in Arusha, due to its proximity to Mount Kilimanjaro and the world famous Serengeti National Park.

The nearby Arusha National Park is good for both wildlife and hiking, with Tanzania’s second highest peak, Mount Meru. See our hiking itineraries for detailed Meru treks. It is also possible to go canoeing around the Momella Lakes, mountain biking, horse riding and visit local cultural projects.

Day 1 : Arusha/Moshi – Momella gate – Miriakanba Hut

In the morning you are collected and transferred to Arusha National Park.  At the Momella gate we finish registration formalities before setting off with your guide and armed ranger – there is abundant wildlife in the forests!  The forest section is especially scenic with strangler figs and the possibility of seeing buffalo grazing in one of the clearings. In the late afternoon we reach a viewpoint before heading onto Miriamba hut for dinner.

Overnight Miriakamba Hut

Day 2 : Miriakamba Hut – Saddle Hut

We set off from Miriakamba initially still in the forest zone but in a few hours as we reach Saddle hut for lunch in the alpine desert zone.  In the afternoon a walk to the summit of Little Meru can be taken for stunning views before heading back to Saddle Hut for dinner.

Overnight Saddle Hut

Day 3 : Saddle Hut – Summit – Saddle Hut

We rise early and our hard work is rewarded at dawn as the sun rises to the East. Kilimanjaro is normally clearly seen from here and the sheer cliffs of the crater fall dramatically 1000 feet or more.  We return back and after some brunch at Saddle Hut, we continue down to Miriakamba Hut for dinner.

Overnight Mirakamba Hut.

Day 4 : Saddle Hut – Momella gate – Arusha/Moshi

The final section takes up to 3 hours to return to our vehicles where we say farewell to our crew and have time for a short picnic lunch before returning to your accommodation.

Inclusions :

Park fees, hut fees, rescue fees, head guide, assistant guide/s, ranger, porters, cook, transport to/from the park entry gate.

Additional costs :

* Tipping to the guides, ranger, cook and porters.  The standard recommendation for this is USD$20 per day to the head guide, $12 per day to the assistant guide, $12 per day to the ranger, $12 per day to the cook and $5 per day per porter.  These costs are split between everyone doing the climb.

* Hiring any additional clothing or equipment you need.[/vc_column_text]

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