Meru is a great preparation hike for climbing Kilimanjaro, or a spectacular trek for those not compelled to do Kilimanjaro. You will hike past wildlife, the landscape is spectacular, and sunrise on the summit has Kilimanjaro as the backdrop.While it can be done in only 4 days, it is not an easy peak to summit.
To reach the top (almost 15,000 feet), there is some scrambling on rocks in the dark and at high altitude. You should be prepared for at least 10 hours of hiking on summit day. For an easier hike, you can climb just to Rhino Point for sunrise overlooking Kilimanjaro, and then descend.
Mt. Meru is in Arusha National Park. In Arusha National Park all hikers must be accompanied by an armed ranger. This ranger is employed directly by the national park. You will also have your own mountain guide, who is managing the crew and watching out for your safety.
The park ranger has the authority to make decisions such as trail choices, pace, etc.
Arusha National Park may combine groups of people to hike with one park ranger, therefore, we cannot guarantee a completely private Meru trek.Arusha National Park requires the hire of porters specific to Arusha national park, who will be assigned once you arrive at the trail registration.
Starting from Momela Gate, the track passes through open grassland with cape buffalo and warthogs. With luck, you may also see giraffe and elephants. Continue a steady climb through montane forest. You can have your lunch at the famous “Fig tree”.
After lunch, the trek continues through less dense forest, where there are lots of birds and monkeys including the black and white colobus. By mid-afternoon, you will have your first close views of the towering cliffs and the Ash Cone. Miriakampa Hut, situated in idyllic grassy glade, is reached in time to enjoy the afternoon sun and beautiful views over the surrounding plains towards Kilimanjaro.
National Park gate fees
Transport from Arusha/Moshi to trail head and return
Hut fees
Certified, experienced, English speaking mountain guides (Please request for other language Speaking Guides French/Spanish/German & Etc, supplement $25 per day subject to availability).
National Park ranger (required by Arusha National Park)
All meals on the mountain
Climbing permits
All hot Meals prepared by our cook while on Mountain
Guides, Porters and Cook Salaries
Fair and ethical treatment of Porters
Enough porters to carry your luggage
International Flights
Tips for guides, ranger, and porters
Sleeping bag and personal items
All items of person nature such as telephone call, fax, email etc
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Visa and International flight tickets fees.
… and all other services that are not mentioned as included
Suggested Hiking Tours to the Roof of Africa!
If you’re planning to hike to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, you’ll want to do it the right way. Trek the stunning Lemosho-Crater Camp Route, a beautiful, uncrowded trail on Kili’s remote southwest flanks. We perfected this trek with seven days on the mountain for optimal acclimatization, full porter service, expert guides, and extra time to acclimate on a mini safari in Arusha National Park.
8 Day Trekking
8 Days Lemosho route climb is the best route for Kilimanjaro climbing Adventure. Lemosho Route is preferred by reputable operators due to beauty, remoteness and success rate.
7 Day Trekking
The Kilimanjaro 7 Days Rongai Route hike is one of the easiest routes, and the success rate is very high.
7 Days Trekking
The 7 Days Machame Route begins on the southern side of Mount Kilimanjaro.