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Mount Meru & 6-day Machame route

Duration: 9 days

Trails: T3 trails

Distance: 10 - 15 km per day

Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day

Summit Climb

Overview
Itinerary
What's Included
FAQ

> Enjoy unique views of Kilimanjaro from the top of Mount Meru
> Help your body acclimatize before your Kilimanjaro climb
> Reach Uhuru Peak through the Machame Route

The Machame Route is the most popular route nowadays because of its high success rates and because of the beauty of highlights on the trail such as the Shira Plateau, the Lava Tower, and the Barranco Wall.

If you are looking for a good warm-up before your Kilimanjaro climb, reaching Mount Meru's summit is the best option. During this trek, you will not only discover unique flora and fauna, and enjoy amazing views of the Kilimanjaro. During this trek, you will also get your body moving before your Kilimanjaro climb and you will also be acclimatizing in advance, which will help you to prevent AMS.

Itinerary

Day

Meriakamba Hut

Duration: 03:15 h

Distance: 6.35 km

Ascent: 880 m

We drive from your hotel in Moshi to Arusha National Park (Momella Gate). After a short registration at the Gate, our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including zebras, giraffes, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.

Miriakamba Hut

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Saddle Hut

Duration: 04:00 h

Distance: 10 km

Ascent: 1500 m

The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb. The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut, we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner and overnight night at Saddle Hut

Saddle hut

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Saddle Hut (3500m) – Summit Attempt (4566m) – Arusha (1400m)

Duration: 08:50 h

Distance: 19 km

Ascent: 1120 m

Descent: 3090 m

Your guide will wake you at 00:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt at 1:30 am. The trail starts off on a steep grade to Rhino Point (3800m) to Cobra Point (4350m). The last hour of the hike you will scamble on a rocky ridge between the crater and inner cliffs of Meru. You will reach the summit of Meru (4565m) at sunrise with spectacular views of Mt. Meru Ash Tray and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Enjoy your views then descend to Momella Gate and return to Moshi, where you will spend the night at a hotel. Meals: meals in Moshi are not included

Moshi

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Included

Private transport to and from airport to your hotel

Your trekking company is able to pick you up from the airport and bring your to your hotel. A transfer back to the airport is also included in the package.
Transportation to and from the start/end point

The transport from your accommodation to the start point is taken care of. This also applies to the way back.
Four Season Mountain tents

On Mount Kilimanjaro you're staying in our strong and well maintained four season mountain tents. Every time you arrive at your camp the tent has already been set up.
Double Layered Sleeping Mats

Double layered mats provided by your trekking company will put you to sleep in no time.
Hot meals daily while on the mountain

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared during the trek. Your trekking company is bringing their own cook. Don't be surprised when you see an exclusive three course dinner on your plate.
Treated and filtered water

During the trek you won't have a shortage on drinking water.
Hot water for washing

Don't expect an extensive shower, but there will be the possibility to use hot water for a decent wash.
Altitude Sickness & First Aid Kit

The guides carry an altitude sickness kit to monitor your pulse rate, oxygen saturation and heart rate twice a day (very useful for monitoring the symptoms of altitude sickness (AMS) at altitude). Also emergency portable oxygen is carried along. On top of that the guides are qualified Wilderness First Responders.
KINAPA Rescue Fee

The fees for the Kilimanjaro Rescue Team are covered. This is managed by KINAPA, Kilimanjaro National Parks. Interesting fact: Kinapa means “We carry each other” in Swahili.
Park fee, camping fee, VAT and other taxes

The park entry fees, the crater fee, camping fee and value added tax are included in the price.
Fair salary, food, insurance and accommodation for guide and porter(s)

The total amount covers not only your own basics, but also those of your guide and porter. No unpleasant surprises.
Your own team of porters and guides

Per person you generally have a team of 1 guide, 1 cook and 8 porters who will support you in your climb. If you are part of a group of four, you will be able to enjoy 2 guides, 1 cook and 12 porters. Although there will always be enough hands on deck, the exact amount of support staff varies per route.
Huts on Mount Meru

Accommodations in Mount Meru are in mountain huts. There are two very well-appointed, big huts: ‘Miriakamba Huts’ (at 2514 Metres) and ‘Saddle Huts’ (at 3570 Metres). These huts are well equipped, they have bathrooms and solar energy. Showers, however, are not available. You must bring your own sleeping bag for the nights in the huts.
Accommodation in Moshi in between Meru and Kilimanjaro

Between the two treks, you will spend the night at the Altezza Lodge in Moshi, in a double room accommodation.

Excluded

Visa for Tanzania

Visas are required for all visitors, and cost about $50. For most nationalities it is possible to get a visa upon arrival when you arrive at the airport in Tanzania. Check with your local Tanzanian embassy or consulate to see what the requirements are.
Flights to and from Moshi

The total amount is also exclusive of flights to and from Tanzania. To get an idea of which airlines are visiting Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), it is best to have a look at their website.
Personal expenses

All personal expenses such as drinks at the bar, washing and other similar expenses are for your own account.
Travel Insurance Including Repatriation

Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. It is important that your travel insurance also covers adventures at a high altitude. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before you travel to Tanzania.
Tipping

Tips for guides and porters are exclusive. You decide what you want to tip, but be generous and read our blog post about tipping when you are planning go trekking in Tanzania.
Portable flush toilet

Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for USD 70 for the entire trek.
Accommodation before and after the trek

Whether you stay in Moshi, Arusha or anywhere else, before and after the trek you have to take care of your own accommodation and meals.

Destinations

Trekking Type

Mount Meru & 6-day Machame route

Itinerary

Meriakamba Hut

Miriakamba Hut

Saddle Hut

Saddle hut

Saddle Hut (3500m) – Summit Attempt (4566m) – Arusha (1400m)

Moshi

Included

Private transport to and from airport to your hotel

Transportation to and from the start/end point

Four Season Mountain tents

Double Layered Sleeping Mats

Hot meals daily while on the mountain

Treated and filtered water

Hot water for washing

Altitude Sickness & First Aid Kit

KINAPA Rescue Fee

Park fee, camping fee, VAT and other taxes

Fair salary, food, insurance and accommodation for guide and porter(s)

Your own team of porters and guides

Huts on Mount Meru

Accommodation in Moshi in between Meru and Kilimanjaro

Excluded

Visa for Tanzania

Flights to and from Moshi

Personal expenses

Travel Insurance Including Repatriation

Tipping

Portable flush toilet

Accommodation before and after the trek

FAQ

Mount Meru in Combination With Mount Kilimanjaro

What Is the Best Season to Conquer Mount Meru?

What Are the Huts on Mount Meru Like?

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