3 Days Mount Meru Trekking
Experience a thrilling 3-day Mount Meru trekking adventure in Tanzania. This challenging expedition begins with a drive to the Momella Gate, the starting point for the climb. You’ll hike through lush montane forests, observing diverse wildlife and bird species. As you ascend, the landscape changes, offering panoramic views of the Meru Crater and Kilimanjaro. You’ll reach Miriakamba Hut for your first night’s stay, followed by Saddle Hut on the second day. The summit day brings you to the top of Mount Meru, where you can savor the breathtaking scenery before descending. It’s a rewarding journey for trekkers seeking a remarkable wilderness experience
Itinerary
Commencing with breakfast in Arusha (1400m). After pickup, you'll head to the Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. The porters will organize your gear, and you'll complete the registration process with the Tanzania National Park (TANAPA) alongside your guide. Day one offers a walking safari-like experience with the chance to encounter giraffes, zebras, antelopes, buffalo, and even elephants near the trail. For safety, an armed ranger provided by the National Park will accompany your group throughout the hike. You'll traverse the Ngarenanyuki River and encounter a picturesque waterfall at the base of Mt. Meru. Arriving at Miriakamba Hut (2500m), a delicious dinner awaits, and you can soak in the beautiful sunset before resting for the night.
After breakfast, you will start ascending up the steep trail along the ridge of the saddle. You may see various wildlife along the way! The trail has views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. When you arrive at camp, you have the option of hiking Little Mt. Meru (3820 m) with your guide to further acclimate. You will be served an early dinner, so you can receive ample rest before your midnight summit attempt. Get to sleep by 19h00!
- Duration: 3-5 hours of hiking
Your guide will wake you at 00:30 A.M for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt at 1:30 A.M. The trail starts off on a steep grade from Rhino Point (3800m) to Cobra Point (4350m). In the last hour of the hike, you will scamble on a rocky ridge between the crater and the 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 Saddle Hut for a short break. We take a short break and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate. Your transfer vehicle will be waiting for you at Momella gate ready to pick you up at your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
- Duration: 12-14 hours of hiking
Included
- Accommodation in Moshi/Arusha Bed And Breakfast
- Return transportation from Moshi to/from the starting/finishing point on the mountain
- Qualified guides with mountain crew
- National park fees
- Hut fees
- Cutlery / Crockery / Eating utensils
- Rescue fees
- Pulse oximeters
- First aid kit
- Guides, porters, cooks, waiter salaries
- Boiled water on the mountain
- All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
- Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation, and entry fees on the mountain
- Armed Ranger Fee.
Excluded
- Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips
- Meals and drinks not specified
- Gear for your climb
- Items of personal nature
- Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights are included
- Visas
Chen
2024-10-07
An amazing 3-day safari trip
Just finished a 3-day safari trip, now let's write about our true feelings about this journey. Firstly, regarding the consultation before the trip, Gadiel from Good One Tours answered my questions about safari very professionally and patiently, providing corresponding solutions. After we arrived in Arusha, he also thoughtfully arranged for a driver to pick us up. The driver who picked us up at the airport is Alinice, who is a very responsible person. Before safari, he waited for us at the airport on time and delivered us to the hotel. After finishing the Safari, he helped us arrange a vehicle to Moshi and recorded the driver's contact information to ensure that we could arrive smoothly. Rockie, ourdriver and guide during the safari, has been driving us for three days to search for various representative animals on the African continent. His explanations are enthusiastic and he has shared a lot of knowledge. As the chef, Juma prepares delicious food for every meal, which is a time-consuming but particularly important task, ensuring that everyone has sufficient energy during the Safari process. Everyone works diligently and is responsible to us, leaving a good impression of Tanzania on us. Without a doubt, their work deserves respect. Of course, I expressed my gratitude to them in my own way. The Chinese people and the African people are good friends forever! Thank you again!
Luca R
2024-10-03
Exceptional experience!
Our safari experience was fantastic. The guides were knowledgeable about the animals and their lives, always explaining things in detail. The safari truck was clean and comfortable. We also appreciated communication throughout the reservation process. Gadiel’s morning check-in call before our tour started was a nice. Overall, it was an exceptional experience!
Compass47819988053
2024-10-03
Amazing
Went on a 3-day safari trip to Serengeti and Ngorongoro on a group trip. Very nice experience and well organized trip, especially considering the amount you pay! Got to see many animals Gadiel communicated very well with me for the transfers and hotel arrangements. And when there was a misunderstanding about accommodation once he immediately arranged another hotel and direct transfer. If you're looking for a nice Serengeti trip but are somewhat on a Budget I would really recommend booking with GoodOneTours.
Mariam N
2024-09-25
Best Experience With Best Guide
Halid is the best guide ever!! It was the best experience in our life!!! We’ve been in so many places and safaris, but Halid did this trip so special and amazing!! He is so professional, nice, handsome and he needs to be the big boss! He knows exactly what people like and really care about travelers ❤️ Thank you Halid, we would recommend you everyone 🥰
Martin lee
2024-09-25
Amazing experience
2 friends an I went for a 4 days safari with Good one Tours to Mikumi and Selous Park. Our guide, Juma was the best we could imagine. He did everything to make our safari incredible, comfortable and magical. We saw all the animals possible thanks to his perfect knowledge of the parks and the animals. He was very attentive both to our comfort and to explain the animal world to us. The lodges and the meals were perfect! Thanks again for the experience. We recommend 1000%.
GrandTour66355155999
2024-09-24
Amazing experience
We went on 6-day group camping safari with Good One Tours, it was an amazing experience. We were blown away by the sunset in the Serengeti. The views at Ngorongoro Crater were just as incredible, and we saw so many animals up close, including lions, elephants, and zebras. The camping was comfortable, and our guide made sure we had everything we needed while helping us spot a huge variety of wildlife. Gadiel was responsive and resourceful We recommend Good One Tours for anyone looking for a great camping safari.
Martin Grunewald
2024-09-23
Amazing and wonderful experience!!!
We went on a 5 day safari in Tarangire National Park. During the preparation of our trip the contact with Charles. He was very smoothly arranged everything to perfection! We had a wonderful safari with Charles as our driver/guide! His experience, safety and friendly made our trip to the next level! He was very knowledgeable about the animals and the parks and knew exactly where we could find the animals! We would recommend the tours with this company (Good One Tours) to anyone and we will never forget this trip!!!
Tuuli Repo
2024-09-23
Unforgettable and amazing
We booked with Robinson and had Juma as our host in the day of safari. Booking was straightforward and instructions were clear, all aspects of the trip were well organized. Robinson was an amazing host, very knowledgeable and a great driver. He also dealt with our lost luggage and arranged for its return to us. We had the most amazing day and were so impressed with his skills- he spotted a sleeping hyena under bushes! Highly highly recommended!
Claudia P
2024-09-23
best and worst of safari
Safari is great, parks are amazing and animals fantistic. We get to see all big five. Good one tour guys are good and avaible, Gadiel, Abraham, Elii got to make us feel good in every situation. During safari we change guide, the first one (Abraham) was really good, but the second (who drove us through serengeti and ngorongoro, the two main park) was not a guide but just a driver. Durimg safari you will see buches of cars getting auperclose to a lioness with cubs or going offroad to get out of huge group if jeeps that get close to see a leopard very far, so the guide would make a huge difference to not make you feeel like you are just a spoiled white human who want to make a picture. overall was a lifechanging experience, and good one tour is really looking after clients agency
Riccardo R
2024-09-23
Amazing safari
Goodone tours helped us organising everything about our safari. We visited Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Arusha National Park. Despite the second guide who was with us the last 3 days was very unkind and not prepared, our first guide was excellent and the experience was amazing. Recommended but you should ask for having good guides before. All the people from goodone tours were amazing, kind and available.