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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
- Mount Meru is the best for acclimatization prior to Mount Kilimanjaro climb; The Mountain is the fifth highest peak in Africa and is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,565
Itinerary
- Begin your adventure at the Momella Gate, handling park registration and meeting your guides and porters.
- Embark on a scenic hike through the lush rainforest, teeming with birdlife and vibrant butterflies.
- Enjoy a packed lunch on the trail, surrounded by the rainforest's beauty.
- Ascend into the cooler montane forest with towering trees.
- Arrive at Mariamu Camp, a beautiful gladed area, for dinner and stargazing.
- Savor a hearty breakfast at Mariamu Camp.
- Today, dedicate the day to acclimatization, a crucial step for a successful summit push.
- Options include:
- A shorter hike to higher elevations, followed by a return to Mariamu Camp for rest and relaxation.
- Exploring the surrounding area on a guided nature walk, learning about the montane ecosystem.
- Enjoy another delicious dinner prepared by your crew and rest comfortably at Mariamu Camp.
- Fuel up for a challenging hike with a hearty breakfast.
- Today's focus is reaching Saddle Hut.
- 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.
- After a tough ascent, reach Saddle Hut, perched on a scenic col with panoramic views.
- Relax and acclimatize to the even higher altitude in the afternoon. Enjoy dinner and an early night for the pre-dawn summit push on the next day.
- 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 a well-deserved breakfast.
- Continue down the mountain, retracing your steps to Mariamu Camp and then finally reaching the Momella Gate, where transportation awaits to take you back to your starting point.
- 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.
- Spreading the ascent over 4 days allows for better acclimatization and potentially increases your chances of summit success. Remember, this is a suggestion, and you can adjust the itinerary based on your preferences and the guidance of your Guide
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