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Climbing Mount Meru

Trekking to New Heights
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10 days
Ngorongoro Crater

Overview

Let’s match together up to the second highest mountain in Tanzania, and fourth highest mountain Africa's “Mt Meru”. And after the hike , enjoy two days witnessing wild animals in their natural habitat of Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater .

Your Itinerary

Today is departure from the selected airport to Tanzania. There will be layover along the way
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We will proceed with visas and make our way out to the beautiful Tanzanian atmosphere , where we meet our local The Bugs Adventures Travel representative, and transfer to a hotel in Arusha for Dinner and overnight.
We will depart from Arusha to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park for the necessary formalities before beginning our trek. The hiking trail begins in open grassland with an armed ranger as the possibility of seeing wildlife – giraffe, zebras, antelope, elephant and buffalo – is high. We climb steadily through the rain forest until we reach Miriakamba Huts, situated in a grassy glade.

Distance: 10 km
Approx Time: 4-6 hours
Accommodation type -Camping
Included meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
We continue climbing through the rain forest until we enter the heath zone accompanied by giant heather and other moorland vegetation. Along the ridge of the saddle, we have views of Mount Meru Crater and the Ashtray. After arriving at Saddle Huts, there is an option to hike to the top of Little Mount Meru for superb views and to further aid acclimatization.

Distance: 8 km
Approx Time: 3-5 hours
Accommodation Type -Camping
Included meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Very early in the morning (around midnight), we begin our climb to the summit. The trail is steep to Rhino Point and then Cobra Point. The path continues along the ridge of ash and rock to the summit – Socialist Peak. Here we enjoy magnificent views of Kilimanjaro and the sunrise before returning to Miriakamba Huts.

Saddle Huts to Summit Distance: 5 km
Approx Time: 4-6 hours
Summit to Miriakamba Huts Distance: 13 km
Approx Time: 4-6 hours
Accommodation Type -Camping
Included meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
On our last day, we will descend quickly through the tropical rainforest to Momella Gate. At the base of the mountain, our vehicle will meet us and drive us back to the hotel in Arusha.
Distance: 10 km
Approx Time: 2-4 hours
Accommodation Type-Camping
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Breakfast then departs to Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch, After lunch we continue with a game drive , before we head to KARATU Marera Valley Lodge for dinner and overnight .
Breakfast then departs to the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day game drive. Enjoy picnic lunch in the crater flour and return to Marera Valley View lodge for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy after breakfast picnic lunch then transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight.
Other destinations

Selous Game Reserve

Pare mountains

Saadani National Park

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Includes

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All park fees and taxes
2. 
All necessary protective equipment where it is required
3. 
Assistance arranging post-trip activities.
4. 
All park fees and Tanzania government taxes.
5. 
Three meals a day and bottled water for the entire trek.
6. 
Airport pick ups and drop off
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Accommodations before / after climbing
8. 
Wages (and food) of your porters, assistant guides and guides

excludes

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International flights.
2. 
Costs incurred due to evacuation or unplanned departure from the area due to illness or other problems.
3. 
Personal clothing and equipment per our equipment list. (Please, just ask us if you need anything!)
4. 
Travel and/or rescue insurance.
5. 
Tips and
6. 
Personal desires Souvenirs / Alcohol , beverages

Price

2 Pax
NOK 3.235
4 Pax
NOK 2.975
6+ Pax
NOK 3.720
Testimonials
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Mikumi National Park

Gombe National Park

Mt Oldoinyo Lengai

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