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- Trip Overview
- Trip Itinerary
What's included
- All meals included
- All mentioned activities
- Kilimanjaro certificate for your successful summit attempt.
- Professionally guided tour
- Unlimited bottled water
Meru 3 Days Machame 6 Days Combination
Overview
The Meru 3 Days Machame 6 Days Combination is an exciting mountain trekking adventure that takes you across two of Tanzania’s iconic peaks. The journey begins with a 3-day trek on Mount Meru in Arusha National Park before continuing to Mount Kilimanjaro through the scenic Machame Route.
This combination allows you to experience different mountain environments, from the forests and volcanic landscapes of Mount Meru to the spectacular alpine scenery of Kilimanjaro. The Meru trek also provides valuable high-altitude trekking experience before your Kilimanjaro summit attempt.
Tour Highlights
- Trek Mount Meru for 3 days.
- Climb Mount Kilimanjaro via the Machame Route for 6 days.
- Reach Socialist Peak at 4,566 m on Mount Meru.
- Make a summit attempt on Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m.
- Experience the famous Barranco Wall.
- Trek through rainforest, moorland, alpine desert, and volcanic landscapes.
- Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Experience two different mountain ecosystems in one adventure.
- Professional mountain guides and support crew throughout the trek.
Why Choose This Combination?
Two Mountains in One Adventure
This package combines the unique experience of Mount Meru with the ultimate challenge of Mount Kilimanjaro. It is ideal for travelers who want to explore more than one mountain during their Tanzania adventure.
Valuable Acclimatization Experience
Beginning with Mount Meru gives you several days of trekking at altitude before starting the Kilimanjaro climb. While acclimatization varies from person to person, this progression provides useful preparation for the higher elevations of Kilimanjaro.
Scenic Machame Route
The Machame Route is famous for its beautiful and varied scenery. You will pass through lush rainforest, open moorland, volcanic terrain, and the high-altitude environment surrounding the summit.
Diverse Mountain Landscapes
From the green slopes of Mount Meru to Kilimanjaro’s dramatic volcanic scenery, this combination offers an impressive variety of landscapes throughout the journey.
Experienced Mountain Support
Professional guides and a dedicated mountain crew accompany you throughout the trek, providing route guidance, logistical support, and assistance during the challenging sections of the climb.
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- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
Day 1: Momella Gate – Miriakamba Hut
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut – Saddle Hut
Continue from Miriakamba Hut toward Saddle Hut through forest and open moorland. The trail becomes steeper as you gain altitude, with impressive views of Mount Meru's volcanic formations. Arrive at Saddle Hut and prepare for the summit section.
Day 3: Saddle Hut – Socialist Peak – Momella Gate
Day 4: Machame Gate – Machame Camp
Day 5: Machame Camp – Shira Camp
Day 6: Shira Camp – Lava Tower – Barranco Camp
Trek toward Lava Tower through the high-altitude landscape before descending toward Barranco Camp. This climb-high, sleep-lower section supports the acclimatization process and provides spectacular views of Kilimanjaro's upper slopes.
Day 7: Barranco Camp – Karanga Camp
Begin the day with the famous Barranco Wall. After climbing the wall, continue across ridges and valleys toward Karanga Camp. The route offers impressive views while giving you another opportunity to adapt to the increasing altitude.
Day 8: Karanga Camp – Barafu Camp
Continue from Karanga toward Barafu Camp, the final base camp before the summit attempt. The landscape becomes increasingly rocky and alpine as you approach the summit zone. Rest at Barafu and prepare for the final climb.
Day 9: Barafu Camp – Uhuru Peak – Mweka Camp
Begin the summit attempt and climb toward Stella Point before continuing along the crater rim to Uhuru Peak at 5,895 m. After reaching the highest point in Africa, descend through the upper mountain zones toward Mweka Camp for an overnight stay.
