It is located 70 km west of Mount Kilimanjaro, sometimes treated as an acclimatization before an attempt on Kilimanjaro and although the summit is over a kilometer lower, the climb can be just as rewarding with spectacular scenery.
The moods of Mount Meru varies wildly in the winter months, snow briefly dusts the summit while for the reminder of the year it is sunbathed. The Crater wall of the Mountain was ruptured by a series of explosions 250,000 years ago. The eastern wall of the crater was blown away sending lava, mud, rocks and water cascading across the sanya plains almost as far as Moshi in the foothills of Kilimanjaro.
The Mountain`s vegetation zones are similar to Kilimanjaro`s though the high altitude glaciers and ice fields are absent. Evergreen forest begins at around 1800m which is moist, cool and thick at first, then thins as you rise. The higher forest, including giant bamboo thickets (up to 12m tall), offers an ideal habitat for small duiker antelopes and primates, notably blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys which are often seen by climbers. The forest disappears at around 2900m, giving way to floral meadows where you might spot buffalo, giraffe or warthog. The meadows are followed by a zone of giant lobelia and groundsel and finally above the last of the trees at 3400m, bleak alpine desert where the only sound apart from your breathing is the wind and cries of the white necked ravens.
Inclusive Of:
- Transfers to and from the accommodation in Moshi to start and exit gate.
- Park fees, camping fees, rescue fees for non-resident adults (please request reduced rate for kids below 15 years)
- Guides, porters and chefs.
- Three meals a day on the climb.
- Full camping facilities, including mattress and sleeping bags, except for personal gear (available for rental at our office)
- Oxygen tank, frequent oxygen and pulse checks during the climb.
- Taxes.
- Airport transfers
- Pre-briefing & equipment check one day prior to the climb at the guest’s hotel/hostel in Moshi.
- Free city tour (walking) on the free day prior to the climb.
Exclusive Of:
- Accommodation before and after the climb (can be organized).
- Tips to crew (request for recommended tipping rates).
- Travel insurance.
- All items of personal nature.
- Beverages and laundry except where shown.
- Personal mountain climber gear (available for hire).
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3 Days, Mount Meru | ||||
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NO. of PAX in one group | 1 PAX | 2-3 PAX | 4-6 PAX | 7+ PAX |
Price pr. person | $1,219 | $949 | $789 | $721 |
4 Days, Mount Meru | ||||
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NO. of PAX in one group | 1 PAX | 2-3 PAX | 4-6 PAX | 7+ PAX |
Pris pr. person | $1,450 | $1,135 | $955 | $821 |
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