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- Trip Overview
- Trip Itinerary
What's included
- Airport pick up and drop off
- All meals included
- All mentioned activities
- Government imposed increase of taxes and /or park 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
- 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 7 Days Package
Overview
The Mount Meru 3 Days and Machame Route 7 Days Package is a perfect combination for trekkers seeking a well-balanced adventure with excellent acclimatization and a high chance of reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. This package combines the scenic slopes of Mount Meru (4,566m) with the highly recommended 7-Day Machame Route on Mount Kilimanjaro.
Your journey begins on Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest mountain, located within Arusha National Park. The trek offers spectacular wildlife encounters, beautiful forests, volcanic landscapes, and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After completing the Meru climb, you will continue to the Machame Route, one of Kilimanjaro’s most scenic and successful routes.
The 7-day Machame itinerary provides additional acclimatization compared to shorter versions of the route, helping trekkers adjust to altitude while enjoying diverse landscapes ranging from rainforest and moorland to alpine desert and the arctic summit zone. The Machame Route is widely regarded as one of the best routes on Kilimanjaro due to its excellent acclimatization profile and stunning scenery.
Tour Highlights
- Climb Mount Meru (4,566m)
- Summit Mount Kilimanjaro via the 7-Day Machame Route
- Reach Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the Roof of Africa
- Excellent acclimatization before the Kilimanjaro climb
- Wildlife encounters in Arusha National Park
- Scenic rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and glacier landscapes
- Experience two iconic Tanzanian mountains in one trip
- Professional mountain guides, porters, and support crew
- Higher summit success potential
- Spectacular sunrise views from both summits
Why Choose the Mount Meru 3 Days & Machame Route 7 Days Package?
Excellent Acclimatization
Mount Meru serves as a natural acclimatization trek before Kilimanjaro. Combined with the extra acclimatization time offered by the 7-day Machame Route, this package helps trekkers adapt gradually to altitude and enjoy a more comfortable climb.
Higher Summit Success Rate
The 7-day Machame Route includes an additional acclimatization day compared to the 6-day itinerary. This extra time on the mountain significantly improves summit success while reducing fatigue before summit night.
Two Mountains in One Adventure
Experience both Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro in a single expedition. This combination provides a richer trekking experience and allows you to explore two of Tanzania’s most spectacular mountains.
Incredible Scenic Diversity
Enjoy rainforest trails, volcanic craters, giant heather zones, alpine deserts, glaciers, and panoramic summit views. Every day offers new landscapes and unforgettable photographic opportunities.
Wildlife Trekking Experience
Unlike most mountain climbs, Mount Meru allows trekkers to hike through wildlife-rich areas where giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes, and monkeys are often seen.
The Famous Machame Route
Known as the “Whiskey Route,” Machame is renowned for its dramatic scenery, excellent acclimatization profile, and memorable sections such as the Shira Plateau, Lava Tower, and Barranco Wall.
Book Your Adventure
The Mount Meru 3 Days and Machame Route 7 Days Package is an outstanding choice for trekkers who want excellent acclimatization, breathtaking scenery, and a strong opportunity to successfully summit Mount Kilimanjaro. Experience two legendary mountains, unforgettable landscapes, and the adventure of a lifetime in Tanzania.
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Day 1: Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut
After registration at Momella Gate, begin your trek through Arusha National Park. Walk through forests and open grasslands while enjoying opportunities to spot wildlife along the trail.
Accommodation: Miriakamba Hut Meals: Lunch & DinnerDay 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut
Ascend through montane forest and heathland toward Saddle Hut. Enjoy beautiful views of Meru Crater and the surrounding landscapes.
Accommodation: Saddle Hut Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 3: Socialist Peak Summit and Transfer to Moshi
Start the summit climb before dawn and reach Socialist Peak (4,566m). After enjoying the sunrise and spectacular views of Kilimanjaro, descend to Momella Gate and transfer to Moshi.
Accommodation: Hotel in Moshi Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 4: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Begin the Kilimanjaro climb through lush rainforest filled with giant trees and diverse vegetation.
Accommodation: Machame Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 5: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Ascend through heath and moorland landscapes to the beautiful Shira Plateau with stunning mountain views.
Accommodation: Shira Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 6: Shira Camp to Barranco Camp via Lava Tower
Climb to Lava Tower before descending to Barranco Camp. This important acclimatization day follows the "climb high, sleep low" principle and helps prepare your body for higher elevations.
Accommodation: Barranco Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 7: Barranco Camp to Karanga Camp
Climb the famous Barranco Wall and continue to Karanga Camp. This shorter trekking day supports acclimatization before the summit push.
Accommodation: Karanga Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 8: Karanga Camp to Barafu Camp
Trek to Barafu Camp, the base camp for the summit attempt. Spend the afternoon resting and preparing for the climb to Uhuru Peak.
Accommodation: Barafu Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 9: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp
Begin the summit ascent shortly after midnight. Reach Stella Point before continuing to Uhuru Peak (5,895m), the highest point in Africa. Celebrate your achievement before descending to Mweka Camp.
Accommodation: Mweka Camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDay 10: Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate
Complete your descent through the rainforest to Mweka Gate. Receive your summit certificate and transfer back to Moshi.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
