Momella Gate (1,500 m) – Miriakamba Hut (2,500 m)

Mount Meru - In the morning, you will be collected from your hotel in Arusha and after a scenic drive through the Arusha National Park you will reach the Momella gate. Once the formalities have been sorted out you will start from here. An armed park ranger will accompany you and right from the start you might spot giraffes and buffaloes as you walk through open grasslands. After approximately 2 hours you will reach the Maio Falls – the perfect spot to rest and have a picnic. Thereafter you will continue your trek to the well-known “fig tree arch”. After about another two hours your will arrive at the Miriakamba Hut in time for afternoon tea and snacks. The night will be spent at the Miriakamba Hut.

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Standing at an impressive height of 4,566 meters, Mt Meru is the second tallest peak in Tanzania and ranks as the fifth tallest on the African continent. Approximately 250,000 years in the past, a huge volcanic explosion decimated the entire eastern side of the mountain, giving it the unique shape it has today. The journey up Mt Meru traverses through several distinct vegetation zones. Starting from a dry forest at the base, it progresses to a dense rainforest, which subsequently changes to a scrubland. As you approach the peak, the vegetation gradually thins out, leading to a stark alpine landscape.

The changing vegetation is accompanied by a shift in wildlife as well. On your climb, you may encounter a variety of large animals such as buffaloes, giraffes, colobus monkeys, baboons, and antelopes. Don’t worry, though, as the park rules mandate an armed ranger accompany all climbers for safety.

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