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Unlock the Secrets of Mount Meru: A Thrilling 3-Day Trek

Mount Meru

Description

Conquer Tanzania’s second-highest peak with a 3-day trek on Mount Meru, offering breathtaking views and wildlife encounters.

Travel Summary

  • Scenic Routes: Panoramic vistas, lush forests.
  • Wildlife Encounters: Giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes.
  • Summit Challenge: Sunrise at Socialist Peak.

Day-by-Day Breakdown: 3-Day Mount Meru Adventure

Day 1

Momella Gate to Miriakamba Huts

Elevation: 4,921 ft to 8,250 ft

Distance: 10 km

Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

Early in the morning, transfer to Momela Gate (1500m) to commence the climb, 4-6 hours walk gets you to Miriakamba Hut. Afternoon explores the Meru Crater.

Dinner and Overnight at Mariakamba Hut.

Day 2

Miriakamba Huts to Saddle Huts

Elevation: 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft

Distance: 8 km

Hiking Time: 3-5 hours

Habitat: Heath

Climb to Saddle Hut which will take about 3-5 hours along the steep Saddle walls. Explore Little Meru (3820m), a 1-2 hours climb in the afternoon.

Dinner and Overnight at Saddle Hut

Day 3

Saddle Huts to Summit

Elevation: 11,712 ft to 14,977 ft

Distance: 5 km

Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

Habitat: Alpine Desert

Summit to Miriakamba Huts

Elevation: 14,977 ft to 8,250 ft

Distance: 13 km

Hiking Time: 4-6 hours

Habitat: Heath

Miriakamba Huts to Momela Gate

Elevation: 11,712 ft to 4,921 ft

Distance: 10 km

Hiking Time: 2-4 hours

Habitat: Rain Forest

Early in the morning ascends to the summit of Mount Meru (4566m) which will take about 5 hours and then return to Miriakamba Hut to overnight or descend to Momela Gate (7 hours)

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