Mount Meru Trek in Mount Meru Trek

Mount Meru Trek · Outdoors, Animals, Sports, Family Friendly, Food · USD 3100

Experience the Mount Meru Trek Adventure Mount Meru Trek through verdant afromontane forest into high altitude alpine desert with stunning views of a dormant volcano. There are possible sightings of wildlife on foot, afromontane forest, less busy than Kilimanjaro, excellent bird life and an unforgettable experience. It is one of the most underrated hikes in East Africa. This is a trip to Africa that truly has it all. Embarking on the Mount Meru Trek offers a unique chance to explore Tanzania's stunning landscapes. Table of Contents Experience the Mount Meru Trek Adventure Mount Meru Trek through verdant afromontane forest into high altitude alpine desert with stunning views of a dormant volcano. There are possible sightings of wildlife on foot, afromontane forest, less busy than Kilimanjaro, excellent bird life and an unforgettable experience. It is one of the most underrated hikes in East Africa. This is a trip to Africa that truly has it all. Embarking on the Mount Meru Trek offers a unique chance to explore Tanzania’s stunning landscapes. Related Posts Mount Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route Mount Kilimanjaro Londorossi Route Mount Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route - Departure from Arusha - Maximum Altitude 4,566 metres - Best season All year round - Transportation Vehicle, Trekking - Fitness level Easy to Moderate - Meals All meals during the trek - Tour type Eco-Tour, Hiking, Trekking - Language English, Spanish, French, Italian - Accomodation Hotel first night and last after the trek, Camping while trekking - Destinations Mount Meru Tanzania, Tanzania Safari Tours - Activities Trekking safari, Hiking safari, Kilimanjaro - Trip Type Mountain Climbing, Family Holidays - Difficulty Medium Itinerary Cost FAQs Itinerary Cost The Cost Includes - First aid kit. - Pulse oximeters. - Local tourist taxes. - Mount Meru Hut/camping fees and tents. - Qualified Mountain guides and mountain crew. - Boiled drinking water while trekking Mount Meru. - Salaries for Mountain Guides, Porters, Cooks, Waiter. - Mount Kilimanjaro Park or reserve entry fees – where applicable. - Airport transfers to and fro from (JRO - Kilimanjaro International Airports). - Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation and entry fees on the mountain. - Ground transportation with an English-speaking driver/guide or naturalist guide. - Two nights accommodation at Maura Apartment in Arusha (before and after. the climb). - Tents foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and (Cutlery / Crockery) eating utensils. - All meals while trekking Mount Meru as mentioned in the itinerary – ( Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner ). The Cost Excludes - International flights. - Emergency Oxygen. - Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips. - Tips and gratuities, which are optional. - Extra activities (waterfall tour, cultural village visit). - Airport customs entry visas (currently US$ 50 per person. - Gear for your climb, some equipment is available for rent. See our rental price list. FAQs Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can. On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs. The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek. Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation. No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek. Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection. Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason. It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return. For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.