Roy Safaris Limited - Mount Meru

Eclipsed by the majestic ice dome of its near neighbour - Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru has never gained its rightful place as a major tourist attraction on the Northern Tanzania circuit. But to anyone visiting Arusha, the jagged profile of this grand volcano, rising from its densely forested flanks, inevitably sends a fascinating, challenging call.

Once a volcano cone, Mt. Meru lost its top and its entire eastern side in a gigantic explosion perhaps a quarter million years ago leaving a huge caldera that now constitutes the main mass of the mountain. Rising from the caldera is an ash-cone, the result of post-explosion volcanism.

Ash cone at Mt. Meru - Click for a bigger pic.

The climb up Meru is no where difficult or technical, but the altitude may well affect some people adversely. For the 3 or 4 days invested in the climb, Mt. Meru will yield a rich reward of scenery, wildlife, flowers and geology. Whether as a warm-up for the epochal climb up Kilimanjaro or in combination with an extended visit to the varied and beautiful national parks, Mt. Meru will reward her visitors!

For visitors who cannot tear themselves away from this miniature paradise, accommodation can be provided at the Momella Lodge, where one can relax by the swimming pool, walk to the hippo pool or visit the Arusha National Park.

Day 1:	07h30 depart Arusha for the Momella gate. After completion of park formalities, begin the trek past the Ngarenanyuki river, to the Miriakamba hut o/n.
Day 2:	After b/fast, follow an ascending path along the steep saddle to the saddle hut. From here, you can trek to little Meru and return to the saddle hut for o/n.
Day 3:	Early start for the summit of Meru (4565m). After a brief stop and rest, descend to the Momella gate for your return transfer to Arusha.

Day 1:	07h30 depart Arusha for the Momella gate. On completion of park formalities, begin the trek past the Ngarenanyuki river, to the Miriakamba hut o/n.
Day 2:	After b/fast, follow an ascending path along the steep saddle to the saddle hut. From here, you can trek to little Meru and return to the saddle hut for o/n.
Day 3:	Early start for the summit of Meru (4565m). After a brief stop and rest, descend to Miriakamba hut for overnight.
Day 4:	After a good rest and breakfast, descend to Momella gate where you will be met for your return transfer to Arusha.