Customer reviews
4.7
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Tour code
ATS108
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Destination
Tanzania
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Tour Type
Mountain Climbing
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Duration
5 Days
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Language
English
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Can be Customized
Yes
About
Mount Meru Climb takes four days, but it can be done in 5 days to complete a trek to the Summit. It is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day.
Itinerary
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be greeted by your Agama guide. Drive to Arusha to Outpost Lodge. Depending on your arrival time have a guided walk through Arusha. Briefing in evening for your climb starting the next day.
- Lunch and dinner included.
- Accommodation (Outpost Lodge)
After breakfast be driven to the Momela gate of Mt Meru. Start the hiking with a professional park ranger. Along the way you will likely see some animals including elephants, zebras, and giraffe , monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route. After about 5-7 hours reach the hut Mariakamba(2500 m) for rest, dinner and overnight.
- 3 meals included.
Get breakfast and continue your climb. After about 3-5 hours reach Saddle Hut (3550m) passing through the forest. The walk will take you slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone. After hot lunch at Saddle Hut we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3820m) for superb views just before sunset. Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.
- 3 meals included.
Wake up at midnight, around 1:30 am to climb steeply to Rhino Point(3800m) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4566m) on time for sunrise. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridge line between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. Take a short rest at Saddle Hut and continue down to the Mariakamba Hut.
- 3 meals included.
We take a short and fast descent way through open grassland and mixed forest, with possibility of seeing wildlife before reaching Momela Gate in the late morning. From the gate you will be driven back to Arusha town to Outpost lodge for your overnight.
- Lunch and dinner included.
- Accommodation (Outpost Lodge)
Policy
Price Includes / Excludes
- An al fresco breakfast .or bush diner
- Luxury accommodations and all meals.
- A highly-credentialed AGAMA TOUR Director and Driver-Guide during your journey
- 24/7 Concierge AGAMA is poised to meet last-minute, unexpected, and unusual requests.
- A variety of activities, individualized for you by your Safari Director at every safari location.
- Every last gratuity, even substantial ones to Safari Directors, Driver-Guides, waiters, porters… and everyone else, from beginning to end of your safari.
- Regional wine and beer at mealtimes, vehicles stocked with soft drinks and bottled water.Regional wine and beer at mealtimes, vehicles stocked with soft drinks and bottled water.
- Daily valet laundry service. You can pack less and even return home with a bag of clean clothes… now that’s luxury!
- Complimentary in-vehicle Wi-Fi as well as free Wi-Fi wherever else it exists on safari, including camps and lodges
- All airport transfers, game park, national park, and conservancy fees.
- Extensive safety protocols perfected by 15 years of on-the-ground expertise.
- Sublime safari swag! Bush hats, specially designed AGAMA TOUR duffels, luggage tags, document wallets, flashlights, and more.
- For every guest on safari, AGAMA TOUR sends an African child to school through our Agama charity
- International Flights
- Visa Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks (Soda, Alcohol)
- Tips
- Vaccination
- Laundry
- Other Personal Items
Accommodations
Reviews
Overall rating
4.9
Review summary
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Transportation:
4.5
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Value for money:
4.5
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Support services:
4.5
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Organization:
4.0