4 Days Mount Meru Safari

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Day 1 Arusha/Mariakamba Hut
Mt.Meru Park Gate - Mariakamba: 4-5 hours
Morning transfer from Arusha into Arusha National Park, to the Momella Gate (about 1.5 hours). After completion of registration and briefing, you will begin the 4 to 5 hour trek to Miriakamba Hut through the crater floor. The gentle uphill trek will take you through thick woodland, past the giant fig tree arch up to the Itikoni clearing. Cross a large stream just above the Maio waterfalls, and take a steep path up the crater rim wall to Miriakamba. An armed ranger will escort you on this trek. Overnight at Miriakamba Hut.

Day 2 Miriakamba
Hut - Saddle Hut (12,300 ft. / 3,750 mt.)
Saddle hut is at approximately 2 to 3 hours trekking from Miriakamba Hut. The path will take you though a mix of trees and pleasant glades up to Mgongo wa Tembo (elephant ridge), where you will have a clear view of Meru crater and the cliffs below the summit. Continue through a pass between the slopes of Meru and the peak of Little Meru to reach Saddle Hut. There is an optional 1 to 1.5 hour round trip hike to the summit of Little Meru, from the Saddle Hut.

Day 3 Mount Meru
Saddle Hu - Summit (14,979 ft. / 4566 mt.) - Miriakamba Hut
Arise at about 3am, and begin trekking between 3:30 to 4am. A trek of approximately 4 to 5 hours along a narrow ridge, between the sheer cliffs and the sloping outer wall will see you to the summit. The walk has been said to be both exhilarating and nerve wracking. After the summit, retrace your steps back to Saddle Hut for a rest, then descend down the ridge to Miriakamba for some rest, dinner, and overnight. The total trekking time this day is from 8 to 11 hours.

Day 4 Mount Meru
Miriakamba Hut - Momella Gate
Continuing down through open mountain meadows and wooded streams directly to the Momella Gate, where you will be met by your driver and proceed to Arusha for some rest. The total trekking time this day is from 3 to 4 hours but the 4 day trip is highly recommended.

 

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