Meru Trek 4 Days >Kilimanjaro Machame Route 7 Days - Majinya Safaris Tanzania: Ngorongoro and Serengeti Safaris

Day 1
Arriving at Kilimanjaro international airport you will be picked then transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight, briefing will be done after arrived at hotel.

Day 2
after breakfast you will be picked at 8: 00 am and proceed on to the office for equipment check-up, all the luggage which won’t be needed for the trek will be stored in our office / Hotel  At 9.15am we will depart for Momella gate. Approximately 2hrs
Momella gate is located near shamba la mbogo natural glade in Mt meru reserve, it is situated at 1,500m above sea level .Tow routs are available from Momella gate. The first route goes through the forest towards the crater floor and then through the grassland direct to Miriakamba Hut.

After all formalities, we begin trekking accompanied by armed ranger. We will ascend up to miriakamba Hut suited at 2,500m above sea level .The trekking takes approximately 3 hours .we will be walking amidst the montane forest where various species of flora and fauna can be found on this part of the mountain. There are beautifully views of Arusha national park’s various landscapes that can be seen from this trek and, weather –permitting, spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro can be seen.

DAY 3
From Miriakamba Hut the path is steep compared to other mountains in the region .We continue our ascend on a narrow winding trail through a thick montane forest, where various species of vegetation can be seen. There are water streams that we cross before approaching the moorland zone. A good view of little Meru can be seen on a clear day , just as you approach saddle Hut.Buffalo footprints can be seen .some bird species ,and plenty of Africana Masaica ,a shrub plant that stings can also be seen on both sides of the trail .The ascend takes approximately 4 hours .After our arrival at saddle Hut (3.500m) you have the option to embark on 45 minute walk to little Meru( 3,820m)it has a meandering trail which is aided with good grass cover to give you good grip . One can see the Kenyan border from the peak of litter Meru, Ngara Nanyuki –a town that lies after the Arusha National park, as well as gorgeous views of west Mt. Kilimanjaro and Longido.

Day 4
Our ascent to big Meru , the summit of Mt, Meru (4.566) begins at around midnight and takes us from the moorland zone to alpine desert zone .The trek will take approximately 6-7 hours .Along we will pass Rhino point as we walk around the rim of Meru crater . Conditions are cold and windy and during the rainy season ice and snow can occur in this section of the route. From the summit we return to saddle Hut breakfast and then proceed to miriakamba hut for lunch dinner and overnight (2500m)  

Day 5
After breakfast proceed with your morning trekking to Momella gate with lunch en route you have two routes as option .
Route one is a straight descend to Momella gate same way as you went up -3hrs
Route two is a scenic route through the Meru crater down the montage forest ending up at Momella gate -6hrs.

You will be transferred from Momella gate to hotel, expected to be at hotel around 4pm
Dinner and overnight at hotel,

Day 6
after breakfast we will drive from hotel to Machame gate then trek to Machame camp
Ascent: 1,800 meters to 3000meters
Distance: 11km

Day 7
After breakfast we will trek from Machame camp to Shira camp2
Ascent: 3,000 meters to 3,820 meters
Distance: 5

Day 8
After breakfast we will trek from Shira camp2 to Barranco camp
Ascent 3,820 meters to 3,972 meters
Distance: 12.5 km

Day 9
After breakfast we will trek from Barranco camp to Karanga valley
Ascent: 3,972 meters to 3,930 meters
Distance: 5km

Day 10
After breakfast we will trek from Karanga Valley to Barafu camp
Ascent: 3,930 meters to 4,660 meters
Distance: 5km

Day 11
In night after all preparation and good resting we will trek from Barafu Camp to Uhuru peak to mweka camp
Ascent/Descent: 4,660 meters to 5,895 meters then to 3,100 meters

Day 12
Mweka camp to mweka Gate
Descent: 3,100 meters to 1,600 meters
Distance: 10km.

You will be picked at Marangu gate then transferred to Arusha at East Africa hotel for hot lunch and handing over certificates (kind of celebration ceremony)