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Mount Meru - Miriakamba Route 3 day

From: $ 478 per person ( 4 days, 4 nights)
Tour Overview
Mount Meru is the fifth highest mountain on the African continent and the second highest in Tanzania at 4566m. About 25000 years ago, a massive volcanic blast blew away the entire eastern flank of the mountain and left it with the characteristic and distinctive appearance it has today. The Mt Meru ascent passes through many different vegetation zones. The dry forest of the lower region gives way to a dense mountain rain forest, which then turns into a shrub land. Towards the top of the mountain, the vegetation consists of heath and moorland and is then finally replaced by the stunning baron alpine deserts. As the flora changes the wildlife does so too, which is diverse and equally impressive. During the ascent, you will regularly come across large game such as elephants and buffalo but you may also come across leopards. Due to this, it is obligatory to be accompanied by an armed park ranger on your tour.

Mount Meru Guides and Porters:

Guides are mandatory for every trek up Mount Meru, they are armed and are there for your safety to protect you from the abundant wildlife. Porters are not mandatory but make the trek more enjoyable. Porters will carry up to 15kg each. You can hire both porters and guides at the Momella gate but plan ahead at least a day. If you`re trekking with an operator (see below), these services are usually included in the price. Ask around for tipping guidelines as this is a significant part of the guides, porters and cooks salaries.

 Mount Meru Accommodation:

On Mount Meru two huts provide accommodation, Saddle Hut (3570 m) and Miriakamba Hut (2514 m). It`s common to spend the first and third nights at Miriakamba and the second at Saddle hut. Huts fill up well in advance and it may be prudent to bring a tent to pitch if you`re planning to trek during the high season (December - February). Both huts offer wonderful views.

Day  1  :  Arrive Arusha
Hotel of Your Choice
Half Board
Arrive at Arusha where you will be met for an early evening pre-climb briefing on the trek. After dinner make final preparations for the trek and enjoy a comfortable night rest.
Day  2  :  Transfer to Arusha Park- Mount Meru - Miriakamba
Miriakamba Hut
Full Board
Drive to the Momella gate in Arusha National Park from where you start hiking. The first section of the climb takes you through grasslands and further up through lush indigenous forest, crossing the Ngare Nanyuki river to reach Miriakamba Hut at 2541m where you will stay overnight. Duration of hike is approximately 4 to 5 hours.
Day  3  :  Miriakamba -Saddle Hut - Little Meru -Summit
Saddle Hut
Full Board
Today you continue to ascend steeply through the forest and giant heather to reach Saddle Hut at 3570m. Walking time is 2 to 3 hours. From here it is possible to take a side trek to reach the summit of Little Meru which lies at 3794m. The return trip takes about 2 hours.
Day  4  :  Summit - Saddle - Miriakamba - Momela Gate
Hotel of Your Choice
Half Board
An early pre-dawn start takes you via Rhino Point and then on to the summit at 4566m to see the sun rise behind Mount Kilimanjaro. After viewing this spectacular vista descend back down to Momella Gate to be met and transferred back to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay. If you would prefer to take the last day at a more relaxed pace, it is possible to extend the trek by a day and return to Saddle hut to overnight before returning to Momella gate.
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Our Sales experts will work with you stage by stage to reach you budget and create you dream safari, we believe in servicing and your demand is our commitment. Your explanation will lead us to your dreams; moreover you should cooperate with us so that we can suggest the package that fits your holiday and budget. In our request form while contacting us you can choose your budget range and that is what help us to create your safari package and price.

The question which will follow now is what are you paying for? And how much will that cost, we have made all possible to avoid extra cost unless where necessary. We also give you a chance to suggest what you want the price to include and what not. The choice will remain in your hands. Still you have chance to change the result of the price since the accommodation is not fixed until you made full booking. See what you paying for.

For this Safari the following is what is:-
 
Price Includes
 
  • All Park entry fees, camping fees, mountain rescue fees,
  • 3Meals a day, Guide and porters’ fees. 
  • Transport from Arusha town to and from the gate,
  • Camping Equipments.
  • 1.5 Bottled drinking water for the last stage, most of time you will be using treated water from the Mountain springs. Please bring water purification tablets of your choice.
  • Trekking Supporting Team (porters, cook and guide, as far as park ranger)
Exclusive of
  • Drinks (soft or alcoholic)
  • Hotels before the trek in Arusha,
  • items of personal nature,
  • Tips to the assisting stuff (
  • Flight (domestic/international)
  • Mountain trekking Gears
  • Visas/ transit visas,
  • Personal travel insurances.
  • Private evacuation fees. (US$ 20 per person)Transport while in East Africa for 14 days
Baggage Handling Complete Pre-departure Materials.

After making your reservation, you will receive a package of detailed information to help you prepare for your trekking. It includes terms and conditions, pre-departure instructions, a mountain packing list, health requirements, visa regulations and all your flight details (in case we have booked one for you).

Prices for this tour
Price will have no season, price will deffer depend on the number of people joining the group. Addition day will attract new price.
A combination of game drive in Arusha national Park or Canoeing Safari in Momela Lake will also be part of extra cost.

Below prices quoted for 2011
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