The dramatic crater of Mt. Meru is often neglected in favour of nearby to the east, but a visit to this spectacular mountain, located within Arusha National Park, is an unforgettable experience. It’s lower slopes are covered in dense highland forest, where colobus monkeys play and buffalo graze concealed beneath the thick foliage. The extinct volcano’s extensive base gives way to a perfectly formed crater, and another internal crater whose walls are sharp, sheer cliffs. An ash cone forms a subsidiary peak, and the Momela Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater are visible from Meru’s slopes. Please view our package(s) to climb Mt. Meru, they are carefully prepared for your best climbing experience.
Trekkers organise their own flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). African blissful safaris will arrange a private transfer to your hotel in Arusha town. That night or early the next morning you will meet our representative and have a pre-climb briefing.
Our driver will pick you from the Lodge, drive to Oldoinyo Lengai 4-5 hours. On the way to Oldoinyo Lengai you will pass via Mto wa Mbu driving with a good view of Great Eastern Rift Valley. On the way you will see wild animals and Maasai tribe people. Get a picnic Lunch then head to Lengai Safari Lodge. After having a rest then in the evening we can take a walk to the Ngare Sero waterfalls, the trail runs through a gorge and you will occasionally need to ford the stream, we propose you wear sandals. Overnight stay at lodge.
Midnight after refreshing tea with cookies our driver will drive us to the base of the mountain. This is where your hiking adventure starts. This mountain has an elevation of 2,962m, situated south of Lake Natron and East side of Ngorongoro crater. Walking with your guide slowly, the hike is challenging and difficult to reach the summit. The climb takes about 6-7 hours. After arriving at the summit, take photographs of a good view for about 20-30 minutes. We will walk down to the base of the mountain 3-4 hours and meet our driver for transfer to the lodge, relax and enjoy your Lunch. Overnight stay at the Lodge.
Morning after breakfast we will walk to Lake Natron. It’s a salt lake famous for flamingo breeding. You will see a wonderful adventure then in the afternoon we will return to the Lodge for a warm lunch. After lunch, drive to Arusha 4-5 hours and that is the end of the adventure. You will be transferred back to your lodge in Arusha for a nice warm shower, dinner and celebration.
After a much needed night’s rest, we will bid you goodbye. If you have arranged for the transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), plan for a wildlife safari or Zanzibar beach, Our guide will collect you in the morning for your onward journey.