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Included and Excluded
- Transfers in both directions between the International Airport .
- Accommodation at the lodge in Arusha.
- Professional English, France, German Speaker safari guide
- Entrance fees to all national parks and Crater fees.
- All meals while on safari and mineral drinking water during the safari.
- Government taxes
- International flights
- Travel and personal accident insurance
- Visa
- Passport
- Vaccinations & medicines
- Tips/gratuities for guides, cook and porters
- Other expenditures like luxury drinks/beverage, alcoholic drinks at lodge/hotels or on your trip as well as souvenirs and personal items after or before trip.
- Optional excursions/activities not detailed in itinerary
- Any additional services that will be requested
Highlights of the Tour
- Standing 4565 meters (14,980 feet) in height, Mt. Meru is a more approachable climb than Kilimanjaro and serves as a great standalone hike in its own right. Many trekkers choose to use Mount Meru as an acclimation hike prior to starting their trek up Africa’s highest peak
Itinerary
- Start your adventure at Momella Gate, registering with the park and meeting your guides and porters.
- Embark on a scenic hike through lush rainforest, teeming with birdlife and vibrant butterflies.
- Enjoy a packed lunch amidst the rainforest beauty.
- Ascend into the cooler montane forest with towering trees.
- Arrive at Mariamu Camp, a beautiful gladed area, for dinner and stargazing.
- Fuel up for a challenging hike with a hearty breakfast.
- Traverse the heather zone, characterized by low-lying vegetation adapted to the high altitude.
- The landscape becomes more rugged with rocky outcrops and loose scree.
- Keep an eye out for klipspringer antelopes, hyraxes, and birds of prey.
- Reach Saddle Hut, perched on a scenic col with panoramic views, after a tough ascent.
- Relax and acclimatize to the higher altitude in the afternoon. Enjoy dinner and rest for the summit push.
- Begin your pre-dawn summit push, tackling loose scree and steep inclines by headlamp.
- Witness a spectacular sunrise paint the sky as you reach higher elevations.
- Take in breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Reach the summit (4,566 meters) and celebrate your achievement!
- Descend safely back to Saddle Hut for breakfast.
- Continue down the mountain to Mariamu Camp and finally reach the Momella Gate, where transportation awaits.
- This itinerary is physically demanding; good fitness is essential. Train properly beforehand, including acclimatization hikes if possible.
- Pack appropriate clothing and gear for various weather conditions, including rain gear, warm layers, and good hiking boots.
- Obtain a permit for climbing Mount Meru. Your trekking company can assist with the permitting process.
- Conquering Mount Meru is a rewarding experience that will test your limits and leave you with lasting memories.
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