Mount Meru (4566 m) Arusha
A jewel for mountain lovers
Hike and summit tour to Mount Meru (4566 m) - the little brother of Kilimanjaro.
The Mount Meru is not only the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,566 meters, but also one of the most spectacular trekking routes in the country. It lies in the Arusha National Parkjust 70 kilometers west of the famous Kilimanjaro, and offers an impressive combination of wild nature, fascinating wildlife and breathtaking views
A unique trekking experience
The four-day ascent via the Momella route leads through lush rainforests, past giraffes, buffaloes and monkeys, before reaching the alpine zone. The Socialist PeakThe highest point of Mount Meru rewards mountaineers with an incomparable view of Kilimanjaro - a moment you won't soon forget.
Luxurious relaxation at Hatari Lodge
After the challenging summit trek, there is no better place to relax than the Hatari Lodge. This exclusive lodge, which was once the home of Hardy Krüger, is situated on the edge of Arusha National Park and offers a fantastic view of Kilimanjaro and the vast plains of the national park.
BERIE Plus points
- Mount Meru is perfect for acclimatizing for Kilimanjaro
- also attractive as an independent tour
- Relaxing comfortably at Hatari Lodge after the summit
- with rangers in Arusha National Park
- Comfortable, clean shelters on Mount Meru
- the wildlife of the crater highlands
The facts
Private dates on request
Easy hikes at a slow walking pace through the Masai steppe for up to 6 hours a day. The luggage is transported by pack animals.
At the summit of Mount Meru there are rock passages (T 3+/T4) that are defused with chains.
Private group, 4 - 6 participants with Hermann Berie: CHF 4490.00 / person
see detailed programme
Day 1: Flight with Turkish Airlines in the afternoon from Zurich / Frankfurt / Munich via Istanbul to Arusah/JRO Kilimanjaro Airport.
Day 2: Arrival in the morning in Africa/ JRO Kilimanjaro Airport. Short transfer to Hotel Weru Weru River Lodge. Settling in and arriving in Africa. The beautiful hotel pool invites you to relax. In the afternoon you explore the coffee plantations of the surroundings by mountain bike. Sundowner, dinner, overnight stay.
Day 3: After breakfast in the morning drive to the Momella Gate in the Arusha National Park. Accompanied by a ranger you hike to the Miriakamba hut. (2500 m). Dinner, overnight stay in the MBZ Mirikamba hut.
Day 4: The trail continues up to Saddle Hut at 3550m. Overnight stay Saddle hut, MBZ.
Day 5: In the darkness you leave to experience the sunrise on Mount Meru, Arusha's local mountain. Wonderful! The steep, long ascent is rewarded with a fantastic view over to Kilimanjaro, the Masai steppe and the green highlands of East Africa. After intensive summit happiness, we hike back into the green plains. It goes back to the Momella Gate and with the car further to the hotel. Overnight stay, hotel, double room/ double room.
Day 6: Relaxed and still full of impressions of Mount Meru, we drive over to the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands. We spend the evening at the campfire together with the Masai, who take over the luggage transport in the next days. Overnight stay in luxury tents (double occupancy/field beds).
Day 7: Hike to Olmoti Crater. We roam the Olmoti Crater. (double occupancy /field beds).
Day 8: Hike to Empakaai Crater. Descent to the crater with thousands of flamingos. Night at the crater rim. (Double occupancy /field beds).
Day 9: Hike to Acaccia Camp. Here we finish our hike over the crater highlands and say goodbye to our Masai friends. Drive to the hotel near the airport in the evening.
Day 10: Return flight in the early morning (6:00 a.m.) to Zurich. Arrival in the evening. Individual journey home.
