Kilimanjaro Join with Friends
- Trip Overview
- Trip Itinerary
What's included
- Airport pick up and drop off
- All meals included
- All mentioned activities
- All park entrances fees
- Kilimanjaro certificate for your successful summit attempt.
- Professionally guided tour
- Unlimited bottled water
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Entry visa for Tanzania
- Laundry Services
- Personal expenses
- 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 an incredible trekking adventure that combines Tanzania’s second-highest mountain with Africa’s highest peak. This carefully designed itinerary allows climbers to first conquer Mount Meru (4,566m) before continuing to Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m) via the scenic Machame Route.
Mount Meru serves as an excellent acclimatization trek, helping your body adapt to altitude before beginning the Kilimanjaro climb. The Machame Route, often called the “Whiskey Route,” is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, diverse landscapes, and excellent summit success rates.
Throughout the journey, trekkers experience lush rainforests, heathlands, alpine deserts, volcanic ridges, and spectacular summit views. From wildlife encounters in Arusha National Park to the unforgettable sunrise from Uhuru Peak, this adventure offers the ultimate Tanzanian trekking experience.
Tour Highlights
- Climb Mount Meru (4,566m), Tanzania’s second-highest mountain
- Summit Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895m) via the Machame Route
- Excellent acclimatization before Kilimanjaro
- Experience two iconic mountains in one trip
- Wildlife viewing in Arusha National Park
- Trek through diverse ecological zones
- Stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Mount Meru
- Professional mountain guides and support crew
- High summit success potential
- Spectacular sunrise from Uhuru Peak
Why Choose the Mount Meru 3 Days & Machame Route 6 Days Tour?
Better Acclimatization
Climbing Mount Meru before Kilimanjaro gives your body valuable time to adjust to higher elevations. This preparation helps improve comfort and confidence during the Kilimanjaro ascent.
Two Mountains, One Adventure
This package allows you to experience two of Tanzania’s most famous mountains in a single journey, making it one of the most rewarding trekking adventures in East Africa.
Scenic Machame Route
The Machame Route is considered one of Kilimanjaro’s most beautiful routes, offering dramatic landscapes, varied terrain, and breathtaking viewpoints throughout the climb.
Wildlife and Mountain Experience
Unlike most mountain treks, Mount Meru begins inside Arusha National Park, where trekkers often encounter giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, monkeys, and various bird species.
Higher Summit Success
The combination of Mount Meru acclimatization and the Machame Route’s gradual ascent profile provides excellent preparation for reaching Uhuru Peak.
Professional Support
Our experienced mountain guides, porters, and cooks ensure your safety, comfort, and enjoyment throughout the entire expedition.
Book Your Adventure
The Mount Meru 3 Days and Machame Route 6 Days Tour is the perfect choice for trekkers seeking exceptional acclimatization, spectacular scenery, and the opportunity to conquer two of Tanzania’s most iconic mountains. Join us for an unforgettable journey to the roof of Africa.
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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. Complete registration before beginning your trek through open grasslands and montane forest. Along the trail, you may spot giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and antelopes.
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 beautiful forest and heathland landscapes toward Saddle Hut. Enjoy impressive views of Meru Crater and the surrounding wilderness.
Spend the afternoon resting and preparing for the summit climb.
Accommodation: Saddle Hut Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 3: Summit Socialist Peak and Descend
Begin your summit attempt before dawn and reach Socialist Peak (4,566m) in time for sunrise. Enjoy panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding plains before descending to Momella Gate.
Transfer to your hotel in Moshi for rest and preparation for the Kilimanjaro climb.
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 4: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
After breakfast, transfer to Machame Gate for registration. Begin trekking through lush rainforest filled with giant trees, colorful birds, and unique mountain vegetation.
Reach Machame Camp in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Machame Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 5: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Leave the rainforest behind and enter the heath and moorland zone. The trail offers spectacular views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro's upper slopes.
Arrive at Shira Camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Shira Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 6: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Trek across alpine landscapes toward Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp. This "climb high, sleep low" strategy helps improve acclimatization.
Enjoy dramatic views of the famous Barranco Wall.
Accommodation: Barranco Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 7: Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp
Climb the Barranco Wall and continue through rugged alpine terrain toward Barafu Camp. Arrive early enough to 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 shortly after midnight. Reach Stella Point and continue to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa.
Celebrate your achievement before descending to Mweka Camp for overnight rest.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 9: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
After breakfast, descend through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificate and transfer back to Moshi.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
