Mount Meru is one of Africa's highest and most beautiful volcanoes.

The route to the summit passes through parkland, mountain forest, a giant heather zone and moorland.

Finally, the summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater and Kilimanjaro in the background, a truly breathtaking sight.
Over 400 species of birds plus a wide range of animals featuring the following rhinos, elephants, buffalos plus baboons, warthogs, black and white Colobus monkeys and lastly duikers all live in this delightful gem amongst parks'.
The visit to the Ngurdoto crater and Momella lakes, with their superb scenery, flamingoes and other wildlife, is also an unforgettable experience.

The group will be accompanied on Mount Meru by a Park Guide and porters. On the mountain we use dormitory style huts.

 A sleeping bag and mat are required for the huts, staying at the Momella Lodge is an optional extra. Momella lodge is located in Arusha Park, this is a tough walking trip with some steep terrain, but it is well worth the climb.

Mt. Meru Climb { 4 days : 3 nights }
DAY 1: After breakfast, we walk to the gate and then secure your permit papers then we start the trek to Meriakamba. The walk takes 5-6hrs in the rain forest. . On the way, we can enjoy the view of the wildlife such as Buffalos, giraffes, Black and white Colobus monkeys. Lunch is enjoyed along the way we then have, dinner and overnight at Meriakamba hut 2500m.a.s.l (above sea level).

DAY 2: After breakfast, we leave Meriakamba for the Saddle hut. It is the second hut and it is between the Big Meru and the Little Meru.

The walk takes about 5-6 hours partly in the forest and partly in the moorland. Lunch is enjoyed along the way, dinner and we will stay at the Saddle hut.

DAY 3: After a light breakfast around 1.30am, we then start the trek to the summit. It takes 6 hours around the very fine ash cone to the socialist peak 4562m.a.s.l (above sea level), the highest on Mt.Meru (the big Meru).

After a short celebration, we then trek back down to the Saddle hut for lunch and then continue to Meriakamba for dinner and stay there for the night.

DAY 4: After breakfast we then descend down to the Momela gate thence onto the Ilboru Lodge Hotel for lunch, dinner and a well deserved nights rest.

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