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Combining trekking to the summits of the Africa's continent's highest and fifth highest peaks. Starting with the beautiful ascent of Mt. Meru - an exceptional crater rim roller - coaster warm up and acclimatization trek for the big one - Mount Kilimanjaro on Machame route.

Day 1: Board Riverside shuttle bus from Nairobi at 0800 hrs and proceed to Namanga Border for formalities then to Arusha arriving at 1300hrs. Depart for Moshi at 1400hrs arriving at 1530hrs. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Moshi or (Pick up from Kilimanajaro airport and transfer to hotel in Moshi)

Mount Meru is located in Tanzania and is the fifth highest mountain in Africa. It is a great mountain to climb and offers spectacular scenery, including views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The mountain is unspoilt and less congested as compared to it's Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya counterparts.

Mount Meru Climbing
Duration: 4 Days/3 nights
Location: Mount Meru, Arusha, Tanzania

Day 1: Arusha/Mariakamba Hut
Mt.Meru Park Gate - Mariakamba: 4-5 hours

Drive from Arusha to the Mt. Meru park gate where you will be met by our game ranger and porters. Hike for the few hours to Mariakamba Hut at 8,500 ft. From here you may wish to take an evening walk on the slopes to view wildlife at one of the watering holes in the crater. Dinner and overnight rest at Mariakamba Hut, L,D

Day 2: Mariakamba Hut - Saddle Hut
Mariakamba - Saddle Hut: 3-4 hours

After breakfast hike to upto 11,500 ft to arrive at Saddle Hut. If time permits you can climb a little further on Mount Meru for a scenic view of the 'Roof of Africa', Mount Kilimanjaro. This will also be part of more acclimatization. Overnight at Saddle Hut, B,L,D

Day 3: Saddle Hut - Summit - Mariakamba Hut
Saddle Hut - Summit: 4-6 hours

An early rise to hike all the way to the summit before the afternoon clouds cover the summit. From the summit, descend back to the 11,500 ft Saddle Hut in time for lunch. After lunch, hike down to Mariakamba Hut for dinner and overnight, B,L,D.

Day 4: Mariakamba Hut - Arusha
Breakfast at the camp and a leisurely morning. Descend to the park gate to connect with your waiting transfer vehicle back to your Arusha Hotel, continue with other programs or depart, B.

Day 5: Rest Day at your hotel, Spend a relaxing day by the pool or have a stroll around. A walk to this small town with view of the mountain is as good as it reveals. Dinner at hotel.

Day 6: Kilimanjaro. Hopefully now you have some acclimatization. After breakfast we undertake a 45 min drive through to Machame village and then on to the National Park Gate to hand over your Park fees (unless already requested at the hotel). Park formalities dispensed with, it is about 5 hours walking today. Porters will be seen arranging their packs containing food, water, firewood and other equipment. Make sure you have all your day pack items with you because the porters travel fast and you probably won't see them again before the evening! The guides will assist with any additional information that you need. From the park gate there is a wonderful walk up through the rain forest on a winding trail to the first hut which is located at 3048 m. Continue onto the Machame hut. Where we make camp, rest, enjoy our dinner and overnight (3100 m).

Day 7: After breakfast we leave the last of the Rain Forest behind and ascend, walking along a steep rocky ridge, covered with heather to the ridge end. We then turn west into a river gorge and onto the Shira Hut camp site, dinner and camp.(3840m, about 4 hours walking).

Day 8: From the Shira Plateau we continue to the East then our direction changes to South East towards the lava tower, called 'The Sharks Tooth' and shortly after the tower we come to junction which brings us up below the arrow glacier. We reach an altitude of 4876 m. But to aid acclimatization we now continue down to the Barranco hut at an altitude of (3950 m) here we rest, dine and camp. (About 6 hours walking)

Day 9: After breakfast we leave the Barranco hut and continue on a steep ridge passing the Barranco wall and walk through the Karanga valley past the junction which connects with the Mweka trail. We continue to the Barafu hut which is located at an altitude of (4600 m) here we make camp. Rest enjoy dinner and overnight. (About 8 hours walking)

Day 10: Top Out!! (about 11 hours walking, the hardest day) Early morning start to make the most of walking steeply over frozen volcanic screes. And to get you to the summit for the sunrise; we continue our ascent to Stella Point (5745 m) between the Rebmann and Ratzal glaciers. The last section before the rim can sometimes be snow-covered and ski poles or an ice-axe is useful for balance. We then skirt around the broad crater rim on our way to the summit (Uhuru Peak 5895 m, this part of the climb takes about 6 hours) We have now reached the highest point in Africa, giving fine views of Kilimanjaro's crater, its stepped glaciers and Mount Meru. Mount Kenya may appear as a black pimple far to the north. From the summit we now make our descent continuing straight down to the Mweka hut camp site (3100 m). This part of the descent takes about 5 hours. Later in the evening we have our last dinner on the mountain and a well earned sleep.

Day 11: After breakfast continue the descent down to the Mweka Park gate, rendezvous with vehicle and then drive back to Moshi and transfer to the hotel. Night and celebratory evening meal at the hotel in Moshi.

Day 12: After Breakfast or lunch ( depending on the time of flight departure) transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure or board our Riverside shuttle bus to Nairobi.

Extra day to Acclimatize Shira Hut @ US$127 per person.

Cost includes:
-Shuttle transfer Nairobi-Arusha And Moshi Nairobi
- Transfers from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport and return.
- First and last night accommodation before Mt. Meru/Machame Climb
and 1 after the climb.
- Transfers from the hotel to National Park Gate and back
- Climbing fees (Park Fees)
- Porters and guide/s
- Cook, All meals while on the mountain,
- Climb, Hut, Rescue fees.

Cost does not include:
Climbing gear, sleeping bags, tent/s, items of
personal nature, laundry, tips and gratuities, mineral water, drinks
(soft or hard), visas, travel insurance.