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Mount Meru & 7-day Machame route
Duration: 10 days
Trails: T3 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day
> The Machame is one of the routes with the best success rate
> Climb up through all 5 climate zones
> Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro from the top of Mount Meru
If you are planning on climbing Mount Kilimanjaro but you are not sure about your physical condition, this is the best combination for you. This trek combines the climb to the top of Mount Meru with the 7-day Machame Route to Uhuru Peak.
With the trek to Mount Meru's summit, you will get your body going and acclimatizing before your Kilimanjaro climb. After enjoying the stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Socialist Peak, you will start your Kilimanjaro climb through the 7-day Machame route, famous for its high success rates and the beauty of highlights on the trail, such as the Shira Plateau, the Lava Tower, and the Barranco Wall. Let's go!
> Climb up through all 5 climate zones
> Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro from the top of Mount Meru
If you are planning on climbing Mount Kilimanjaro but you are not sure about your physical condition, this is the best combination for you. This trek combines the climb to the top of Mount Meru with the 7-day Machame Route to Uhuru Peak.
With the trek to Mount Meru's summit, you will get your body going and acclimatizing before your Kilimanjaro climb. After enjoying the stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Socialist Peak, you will start your Kilimanjaro climb through the 7-day Machame route, famous for its high success rates and the beauty of highlights on the trail, such as the Shira Plateau, the Lava Tower, and the Barranco Wall. Let's go!
Itinerary
Day
1
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
Day
2
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
Day
3
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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