Mount Meru

Kili Wild Expedition will take you there…..(Mountain Tops)

5 DAYS MOUNT MERU:

HIGHLIGHTS

Meru has one route to the top and can be attempted for three days but we highly recommend doing for four days for acclimatization. Most alpines uses Meru for acclimatization before the Kilimanjaro climb. The mountain has less snow formed at the volcano eruption.
Unlike Kilimanjaro when you are climbing the Mount Meru you have to be escorted by an armed ranger(s) as you pass through the Arusha National Park. It is at this time when you will enjoy the walking safari as you pass the groups of African buffaloes, Zebras, Black and white colobus monkey just little wildlife to mention.

The Momela and Ngurdoto Lakes are rich in birdlife as you trek to the mountain; birds like Pelicans and Flamingo are closely seen.

ITINERARY

DAY 2 – MOMELLA GATE (1500M) TO MIRIAKAMBA (2500M)

Visitors spend a fist night at Miriakamba Accommodation Centre (2500m). From Momella Gate to Miriakamba There are two routes; Southern and Northern routes.

Southern route (road): takes 5 hours walk from Momella Gate to Mariakamba Accommodation Centre. Though this route, visitors have chances to see almost all mammals found in the forest including hornbill, Hartlaub’s turaco and birds of pray. It is possible to see several species of butterflies such as Mocker Swallow tailed, Soldier commodores, Blue Swallow tailed, Golden winged forester, Emperor, Mother of pearl, etc.

Visitors will pass through the montane forest where different features such as the Fig Tree Arch, Maio Waterfall, and different kind of vegetation such as Wild mango, Africa olive, Strangler Fig and Wild elder could be seen. At about 2300m the higher montane forest begins. Common trees are Juniper and Podo. The common beautiful wild flowers are Empetient species, Red hot pocker, Orchids, Fire ball lily and Gladiolus.

Northern route: Takes between 3-4 hours from Momella Gate to Mariakamba Accommodation Centre. This is the shorter and steeper route. Along this route the views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Momella Lakes are spectacular. Common mammals along this route are Cape Buffalo, Maasai giraffe, Warthogs, Bushbuck, etc. Present birds are Hartlaub’s turaco, White Fronted Bee Eaters, Fiscal Shrike, Tropical Boubou, Stone chat, variable sun birds and Olive pigeon. Common beautiful wild flowers are Red hot pocker, Blue violet, Cynium, Tubalosum and Gladiolus.

DAY 3 – MIRIAKAMBA TO SADDLE ACCOMMODATION CENTRE (3,750M)

It takes 3-4 hours. Along this portion of the route visitors do enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Momella Lakes, Meru crater, Ash cone, Mt. Meru diff and the little Meru. Though the forest, common animals include Buffalo, Bushbuck, Elephant, Block and Black & White Colobus.

Attractive wild flowers such as Empetient species, Red hot pocker, Orchids, Fire ball lily, Gladiolus, Giant Lobelia, Everlasting flowers (Helcrysum, Senecio and Alchemilla). Common Shrubs are Erica arboreas, Stoebe Kilimandscharica, Leonits nepatifolia, mosses and Lichens. The trail takes the visitors through striking tree species such as Hygenium abyssinica, Nuxia congesta, Podocarpus, and Hypericum tevolutum.

The ascend of Little Meru is possible even during the afternoon.

DAY 4 – SADDLE ACCOMMODATION CENTRE TO SUMMIT

Takes 5-6 hours. This is the place where visitors enjoy the most views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, little Meru, Meru Crater Ash cone, Momella Lakes, Cliff face, Meru summit, Ngorongoro crater highlands, Arusha town, sunrise and sunset.

Klipspringers and mountain Redbucks are seen over rocks. Birds like White naked raven, Beareded vultures, Lammerger, Stone chat, Cliff chat, Alpine swift, can be seen in this higher elevations. While walking along the trail to saddle it is possible to step on wild flowers like Alchemilla, Helicysum, and Iris flowers. The start for the summit is made early in the morning. After reaching the summit at 4566m visitors do walk all the way back to Miriakamba Accommodation Centre.

DAY 5 – MIRIAKAMBA TO MOMELLA GATE

Visitors who went Through the shorter route while ascending, can descend via the longer route or vice versa. Hurrying-up while going down is not advisable. Please take your time to enjoy scenic beauty as well as occasional sightings of game.

Lemosho Price From 7days to 8days

1 px	2 pax	3 pax
$1200	$950	$800

INCLUDED IN PACKAGES

Park Fees, Camping Fees & Rescue Fees
18% Vat on Tour Fees & Services
Transportation to & From the Mountain Gate
Professional Mountain Guides, Cooks and Porters
3 Meals Daily While on the Mountain
Fair Wages for the Mountain Crew as Approved by the Arusha National Park Authority (Anapa)
2- Way Airport Transfers
Supplemental Oxygen & Pulse Oximeter
2 Nights of Accommodation

INCLUDED IN PACKAGES

Flight
Items of Personal Nature
Laundry Cervice
A Doctor for the Group
Tips for Mountain Crew

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OTHER ROUTE

Machame Route

One of the most popular routes due to its high success rate.
– Superb for acclimatization as it allows climbers to “walk high, sleep low”.
– A challenging trek with stunning scenery over five climatic zones.

Marangu Route

– Shortest route to the summit
– Ascent and descent on same route
– Only route up Kilimanjaro with dormitory style accommodation

Rongai Route

– The only northern approach route to the summit
– Offers a true wilderness experience on the early ascending stages

Northern Circuit

– Newest route traversing all of the Northern Slopes on a circum navigation of the mountain
– Spectacular western approach crossing the remote Shira Plateau with fantastic views of the dramatic Shira Cathedral.
– Offers good acclimatisation even though it starts at a higher altitude than other routes.
– The longest route on Kilimanjaro

Umbwe Route

– Most challenging and strenuous route with very low summit success rate
– Poor acclimatization due to rapid ascent
– Remote and quiet for the first two days
– Joins up with the Machame route after day 2.