About this experience
Tanzania’s second and the African continents fourth highest mountain towers at an impressive 4566m or 14980ft above the ground just east of the Kilimanjaro region in Arusha National Park. Generally serving as a great warm up (acclimatization) trek for a Kilimanjaro climb, Mt Meru is also a spectacular trek in it’s own right and offers an exciting first day through the park forest (almost like a walking safari) with an armed ranger (shared with other groups) before taking you on the dry alpine zones up to the scree filled peak. Views of Kilimanjaro in the distance are seen on a clear day as well as a fascinating view down into the Meru crater.
At a glance
- Duration: 96 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 96 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
What is included
- Twice daily health checks with guides and a high-grade medical oximeter
- 1 first aid kit
- 1 x transfer from park gates to a Arusha or Moshi based lodge per group
- Trained, certified, and experienced English-speaking Mountain guide/s at ANAPA minimum ratios
- 1 x approx. 100Ltr rubberized hold all bag / packsack
- Hand washing station and small personal wash basin at huts
- Pre-climb briefing /equipment check with the guide / tour consultant in Arusha or Moshi)
- Basic sleeping mattress per person (provided by park)
- Luggage storage while on trek
- All meals on the mountain and eating utensils, cutlery, bowls, cups etc.
- All taxes and VAT applicable
- Shared use of Mountain huts (sharing with other hikers)
- 1 x luggage porter carrying luggage of 12kg per person of personal luggage
- An armed park Ranger (provided by the park and shared with other groups trekking on the same day)
- 1 x transfer from a Arusha or Moshi based lodge to park gates per group
- All National Park conservation, park entry, hut and rescue fees as applicable
- Trained and experienced personal mountain cook and waiter
- Boiled drinking water on trek (from 1st hut onwards)
- Shared public toilet facilities at huts
Not included
- Pre climb or post climb accommodation
- Private huts / self-contained huts
- Additional emergency oxygen cylinders( $150 per cylinder, per trek)
- Comfort upgrades such as an upgraded menu, celebration items etc.
- Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation membership
- Extra guides or extra luggage porters($30 per guide per day, $15 per extra luggage porter per day)
- Personal mountain equipment such as sleeping bags, walking poles, duffel bags etc.
- Tips / gratuities
- Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol etc.
- Insurance
- Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Water on first day of trek
- Metal & hard plastic water bottles, etc. (note: soft plastics are not permitted on the Mountain)
Itinerary and highlights
You will climb Tanzania's second highest peak at 4566m or 14,980ft) which offers great acclimatisation before a Kilimanjaro climb or a rewarding trek in it's own right.
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Meeting and pickup information
- Our guide will visit your pre climb lodge the day before your trek to do a briefing and coordinate the start time the next day. You can make your own way to our headquarters near Moshi town and you will see a Shah Tours board on the street with a black and green gate to enter our office.
- Your guide will visit your base lodge / pre climb lodge the day before your trek to do a briefing and coordinate the start time the next day. The next morning you should see your guide and our vehicle at your lodge reception or in the parking area. If you cannot see our driver / guide you can ask the reception of your lodge to get in touch.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Shah Tours Travel Ltd.
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with lung problems or other known altitude related medical conditions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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