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- Trip Overview
- Trip Itinerary
What's included
- Airport pick up and drop off
- All meals included
- All mentioned activities
- All park entrances fees
- Government imposed increase of taxes and /or park fees
- Professionally guided tour
- Unlimited bottled water
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Entry visa for Tanzania
- Laundry Services
- Other International flights
- Personal expenses
- Services not specifically stated in the itinerary
- Tips to guide and driver
- Tips to mountain crew
- Visa arrangements
Mount Meru 3 Days and Machame Route 6 Days Tour
Overview
The Mount Meru 3 Days and Machame Route 6 Days Tour is one of Tanzania’s most rewarding trekking adventures, combining the scenic beauty of Mount Meru with the world-famous challenge of Mount Kilimanjaro. This carefully designed itinerary allows climbers to first trek Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest mountain at 4,566 meters, before taking on the iconic Machame Route to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Mount Meru provides excellent acclimatization for Kilimanjaro while offering breathtaking views, diverse wildlife, and stunning volcanic landscapes. After completing the Meru trek, you will continue to Kilimanjaro’s Machame Route, known for its spectacular scenery and high summit success rates. From lush rainforests and heathlands to alpine deserts and glaciers, this journey showcases the best mountain landscapes Tanzania has to offer.
The combination of Mount Meru and the Machame Route creates the perfect balance of adventure, acclimatization, and achievement, giving trekkers an unforgettable opportunity to conquer two of East Africa’s most famous peaks.
Tour Highlights
- Climb Mount Meru (4,566m), Tanzania’s second-highest mountain
- Summit Mount Kilimanjaro via the scenic Machame Route
- Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa
- Excellent acclimatization before Kilimanjaro
- Experience two iconic mountains in one expedition
- Wildlife encounters in Arusha National Park
- Trek through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and arctic summit zones
- Spectacular views of Kilimanjaro from Mount Meru
- Professional mountain guides and support crew
- Increased summit success potential
Why Choose the Mount Meru 3 Days & Machame Route 6 Days Tour?
Superior Acclimatization
Mount Meru is one of the best acclimatization treks for Kilimanjaro. Spending three days on Meru helps your body adjust to altitude naturally before beginning the Kilimanjaro ascent, improving comfort and confidence throughout the climb.
Experience Two Legendary Mountains
This package allows you to conquer both Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro in a single adventure. Few trekking experiences offer the opportunity to explore two of East Africa’s most celebrated peaks on one journey.
Enjoy the Scenic Machame Route
The Machame Route is renowned for its dramatic scenery and diverse landscapes. Trekkers enjoy spectacular views, varied terrain, and some of the most beautiful trails on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Wildlife and Adventure Combined
Unlike most mountain climbs, Mount Meru begins within Arusha National Park, where trekkers may encounter giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, monkeys, and numerous bird species along the trail.
Higher Summit Success Rate
The combination of Mount Meru acclimatization and the Machame Route’s gradual ascent profile helps improve the likelihood of a successful summit attempt on Kilimanjaro.
Unforgettable Scenery
From volcanic craters and mountain forests to glaciers and panoramic summit views, every day presents new landscapes and incredible photographic opportunities.
Book Your Adventure
The Mount Meru 3 Days and Machame Route 6 Days Tour is ideal for trekkers seeking exceptional acclimatization, diverse landscapes, and the opportunity to conquer two of Tanzania’s most iconic mountains. Join this unforgettable adventure and experience the challenge and beauty of East Africa’s greatest trekking destinations.
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- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
Day 1: Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut
After breakfast, drive to Momella Gate in Arusha National Park. Following registration, begin your trek through grasslands and montane forest. Along the way, you may spot giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife.
Arrive at Miriakamba Hut for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut Meals: Lunch & DinnerDay 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Continue ascending through forest and heathland toward Saddle Hut. Enjoy magnificent views of Meru Crater and the surrounding landscapes.
Rest and prepare for the summit climb.
Accommodation: Saddle Hut Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 3: Socialist Peak Summit and Transfer to Moshi
Begin the summit ascent before sunrise and reach Socialist Peak (4,566m). Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro before descending to Momella Gate.
Transfer to Moshi for overnight accommodation.
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 4: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Transfer to Machame Gate and begin your Kilimanjaro climb through lush rainforest. Trek beneath giant trees and diverse mountain vegetation before reaching Machame Camp.
Accommodation: Machame Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 5: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Ascend through heath and moorland landscapes while enjoying spectacular views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro's upper slopes.
Accommodation: Shira Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 6: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Trek toward Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp. This important acclimatization day follows the "climb high, sleep low" principle.
Accommodation: Barranco Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 7: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Climb the famous Barranco Wall and continue across alpine terrain to Barafu Camp. Rest and prepare for the summit attempt.
Accommodation: Barafu Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 8: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp
Begin the summit ascent around midnight. Reach Stella Point before continuing to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa.
Celebrate your achievement and descend to Mweka Camp.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificate and transfer back to Moshi.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
