4-Day Trek To Mount Meru From Momella Gate
Highlights
Mount Meru
nature, trekking, Wildlife
Group Tour
4 Days
Easy
English
Description
Begin this thrilling trek at Momella Gate and hike through the lush rainforest, spotting various wildlife towards Miriakamba Hut, which offers spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Continue the ascent, passing through heather and moorland and eventually reaching Saddle Hut, located at the base of Mount Meru. Lastly, reach the summit of Mount Meru, standing at 4,566 meters above sea level with panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding landscape.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Momella Gate (1500m) to Miriakamba (2500m)
- Visitors spend the first night at Miriakamba (2500m) from the Momella gate Miriakamba they are two routes southern and Northern routes. Southern road takes about 5 hours from Momella gate to Miriakamba hut. Through this route, visitors can have a chance to see almost all mammals found in the forest. Therefore you can see a lot of birds, including birds of prey. It’s possible to see several species of butterflies such as Mocker Swallow-tailed, Soldier commodores, Blue Swallow-tailed, Golden-winged forester, Mother of pearl, etc.
- Walk 3-4 hours from Momella gate to Miriakamba. This is a shorter and steeper route. Along the way, you can have great views of Mt Kilimanjaro, and Momella lakes. Common mammals along this route are Cape buffalo, Maasai giraffe, Warthogs, Bushbuck etc. Present birds are Hartlaub's turaco, white-fronted Bee Eaters, fiscal shrike, tropical Boubou, stone chat, variable sunbirds olive pigeon.
Dinner and overnight at Miriakamba hut.
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Day 2: Miriakamba to Saddle (2500mt) to (3500mt)
- Trek for 3-4 hours. Along this portion of the route, the visitors enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Momella lakes. Meru crater, Ashcone, Mt Meru cliff and the little Meru. Through the forest, common animals include Buffalo, Bushbuck and black and white Colobus.
Spot attractive wildflowers such as Empetient species, Red hot pocker, Orchids, Fireball, and Lily—shrubs such as Erica arboreas, Stoebe Kilimandscharica and etc. The trail takes the visitors through striking tree species such as Hygenium Abyssinia and Podocarpus. - You will arrive at noon, and you will have lunch and start the ascending of little Meru, which is possible even during the afternoon. After a short Meru trek, you will return to Saddle.
Dinner and overnight.
- Trek for 3-4 hours. Along this portion of the route, the visitors enjoy the spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Momella lakes. Meru crater, Ashcone, Mt Meru cliff and the little Meru. Through the forest, common animals include Buffalo, Bushbuck and black and white Colobus.
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Day 3: Saddle to Summit
- Start for the summit in the early morning. This is where visitors enjoy the most views of Mt Kilimanjaro, little Meru, Meru crater, and Achcone.
- Spot birds like white-necked ravens, bearded vultures, stone chat, cliff chat, and alpine swift in these higher elevations. While walking along the trail to Saddle, it is possible to step on wildflowers like Alchemilla Helocysum and Iris flowers.
- After reaching the Summit at 4566MT, you will walk all the way down back to Saddle for lunch and a bit of sleep, and then you will process to the Miriakamba.
Dinner and overnight.
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Day 4: Miriakamba to Momella Gate
- Take your time to enjoy the scenic beauty and occasional sightings of the game.
- You will find your porters and the transfer car at the gate waiting for you.
- Drive back to your hotel for the shower and relax.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
The Group Size and Price | |
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1 to 4 | /group |
5 to 10 | /group |
This is a group tour |