Mount Meru Packages, Ngorongoro Crater
Summary.
Oldonyo Lengai Mountain Climbing and Lake Natron with Kilipeak Adventure, Mountain Lenkai (normally known as “Ol’doinyo Lengai”) rise about 2,100 meters above the East African Rift Valley floor to a height of approximately 2,880 m. The name Ol’doinyo Lenkai which means “Mountain of God” originates from the Maa language (the Maasai’s language) from the Ngorongoro area. The Maasai people conduct prayers to God “Enkai” or “Engai” whom the Maasai believe is the Creator of all things on this active volcanic mountain.
Ol’doinyo Lenkai is the only active volcanic mountain in the East African Rift Valley Region which attracts many geologists from all over the world who come for research. Scientifically, carbonated lava is dark brown upon extrusion, but reacts very rapidly and turns into moisture to hydrate, then to secondary alteration minerals that impart a white color to the rock. The Maasai believe that the “white rock” symbolizes the white beards of “Enkai”.
DAY 1: Arusha to Lake Natron
Drive to Mto Wa Mbu and enter the Great Rift Valley, passing via Engaruka basin and into a semi-desert area hot wild and dusty with extinct volcanoes, Kitumbaine and Gelai off to the right and the Mountain of God “Oldoinyo Lengai” always in front.
Around midday, we arrive at Camp on the banks of the Engaresero river, in the afternoon take a trek to the waterfalls hidden in the Western wall of the rift valley.
You will have a short rest at Masai Giraffe Campsite while waiting for your dinner. Thereafter you will have a nap before been transferred in the mid-night by your driver guide to starting the climb of Oldoinyo Lengai (approximately 5 hours climb). When you will arrive at the peak, you should able to see the lava glowing.
Meal(s) plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 2: Oldonyo Lengai Trek
Enjoy the sunrise and the views up the Rift Valley as far as Kenya and therefore descent and drive to the camp for a shower, and late breakfast follows with total rest. You will have some small walking in the evening on your wish and thereafter retire to Masai Giraffe campsite for dinner and overnight.
Meal(s) plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Drive Back o Arusha
In the morning after breakfast, you will have walking around Lake Natron with your local guide. Lake Natron one of the major flamingo breeding sites in East Africa – en-route visit a Maasai “Boma” village. You will have time to interact with Maasai people and learn about their culture and day to day activities.
After having the cultural tour, you will be back to the campsite for hot lunch and preparation to drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight at Green Mountain Lodge
Oldonyo Lengai Mountain Climbing and Lake Natron Rates Includes
- All Taxes / VAT
- Park Fees
- Airport Transfer
- Accommodation as mentioned in Itinerary
- 1-3 Meals a day Mentioned in Itinerary
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter per person per day)
- Activities as mentioned in the tour description
- Transportation as mentioned, Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
- A professional guide/driver
Oldonyo Lengai Mountain Climbing and Lake Natron Rates Excludes
- International Flights
- Visa Fees
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks (Soda, Alcohol)
- Tips
- Vaccination
- Laundry
- Other Personal Item
Mount Meru Packages
Program Highlights
Duration: 3 Days on the Mountain
Category: Mount Meru Trekking
Destinations: 3 days Affordable Mount Meru Trekking
Major Attractions: Vegetation zones, Wildlife, Mt Meru
Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano mountain located 70 kilometers (43 miles) west of Mt Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. At a height of 4,568m. meters (14,968 ft) above the sea level and is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa and is the second-highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m. Mount Meru is the topographic centerpiece of Arusha National Park. Its fertile slopes rise above the surrounding savanna and support a forest that hosts diverse wildlife, including nearly 400 species of birds.
Program Description
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Arrive anytime you will be picked up by the staff of Kilipeak Adventure from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and driven to your accommodation in Arusha.
Mountain Guide will gather in the hotel for a pre-climb briefing and an equipment check.
Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge: Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Momella -Mriakamba Huts:
We drive from Arusha to Momela Gate. After a short registration at the Gate, our walk will begin with full armed ranger escorting us, simply we can see along the way the wild animals including buffalo, zebras, and giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and often elephants along the route.
Dinner and overnight night at Miriakamba Hut.
Elevation(m): (1,387 m to (1,500 m)
Elevation(ft): 4,921 ft) to 3,000 ft )
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.
Day 3: Miriakamba Hut – Saddle Hut :
The walk from Miriakamba Hut to the saddle below Little Meru is a short day but a steep climb.
The walk will take us slowly along the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone.
After a hot lunch at Saddle Hut, we can make a short climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for superb views just before sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Saddle Hut.
Elevation (m): 2,514 m to 3,570 m
Elevation(ft): 8,250 ft to 11,712 ft
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Habitat: Forest and Moorland.
Day 4: Summit
We start early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Point (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Point (4350m). We reach the summit (4,566 m) on time for sunrise there is a possibility to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The final part of the climb is along a spectacular narrow ridgeline between the sheer inner cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater.
We take a short rest and brunch at Saddle Hut before continuing the descent to the Momella gate. The returning transfer will be waiting at Momella Gate to pick you to Arusha at the Ilboru safari lodge.
Elevation (m): 3,570 m to 4,565m to 2,514m
Elevation(ft): 14,977ft to 11,712 ft to 8,250ft
Distance: 5 km up 13 km down
Hiking Time: 12 – 14 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.
Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge: Bed and Breakfast.
Day 5: Departure
Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport, a private departure transfer is included
3 Days Affordable Mount Meru Trekking Includes:
• All Park Fees
• Accommodation before and after the climb,
• Transport from the hotel to the trailhead
• Transport from the trailhead back to the hotel
• All meals and water on the mountain
• Support personnel (guides, cooks, and porters)
• Rescue Fees
• Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
• Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
• Fair and ethical treatment of porters
• Walking Poles
3 Days Affordable Mount Meru Trekking Excludes:
• Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival
• Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
• Meals not listed above
• Optional Tours (short safari after your climb etc)
• Tips and any items of personal nature.
Safety
Success is what we want during our trip. We are prepared for any urgent situation and also have in place a complete evacuation procedure in case of altitude sickness. We carry first aid supplies and Pulse Oximeters).
Travel insurance
All customers traveling with Kilipeak Adventure are required to have fully comprehensive travel insurance.
The policy needs to be valid from the date that the initial order is placed so as to provide cover for a cancellation prior to departure.
During travel, the insurance needs to provide comprehensive medical, evacuation, and repatriation cover.
Featured Itineraries, Mount Meru Packages
Program Highlights
Mount Meru is perfect for acclimatization previous to Mount Kilimanjaro climbing; The Mountain is the third highest peak in Africa and is the second-highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,568m.
The mountain is positioned inside Arusha National Park, Tanzania’s gem. This prime location offers trekkers the prospect to identify the number of wildlife that inhabits the world for 3 Night 4 Days Affordable Mount Meru Climbing Tanzania is a perfect choice.
Duration: 4 Days on the mountain, 2 days before and after trekking.
Category: Mount Meru Trekking
Itinerary: 3 Night 4 Days Affordable Mount Meru Climbing Tanzania
Program Description
Arrival in Tanzania
Arrive anytime then will prepare a personal switch from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Ilboru Safari Lodge,
Mount Meru Climbing information will collect within the hotel for a pre-climb briefing and kit check.
Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge: Bed and Breakfast
Day 1: Momela Gate -Miriakamba Huts:
Elevation:1597m/5240ft to 2503m/8212ft
Altitude gained: 906m
After breakfast, we drive from Arusha to Momela Gate. After a brief registration on the Gate, our Mount Meru Climbing will start with a full-armed ranger escorting us, merely we are able to see alongside the way in which the wild animals together with elephants, zebras, and giraffe, monkeys, antelope, and sometimes elephants alongside the route.
Dinner and in a single day evening at Miriakamba Hut.
Mountaineering Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.
Day 2: Miriakamba Huts – Saddle Huts:
Elevation: 2503m/8212ft to 3560m/11,680ft
Altitude gained: 1057m
Immediately after breakfast, we start Miriakamba Hut to the saddle under Little Meru is a brief day but a steep climb.
The stroll will take us slowly alongside the ridge for a spectacular view of the Meru Crater and the spectacular Ash Cone.
After sizzling lunch at Saddle Hut, we are able to make a brief climb to the summit of Little Meru (3,820m) for very good views simply earlier than sundown.
Dinner and in a single day evening at Saddle Hut
Habitat: Forest and Moorland.
Day 3: Saddle Hut- Summit- Descend to Saddle Hut
Elevation: 3560m/11,680ft to 4566m/14980ft
Altitude gained: 1006m
Descent to 3560m/11680ft
Altitude lost: 1006m
Climb begin early at around 1:30 a.m. to climb steeply to Rhino Level (3,800 m.) and on to Cobra Level (4350m). We attain the summit (4,566 m) on time for dawn there’s a risk to see Kilimanjaro Peak above the clouds. The ultimate part of the climb is alongside a spectacular slim ridgeline between the sheer internal cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater.
Mountaineering Time: 7 – 10 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.
Day 4: Saddle Hut – Momella Gate:
Elevation:3560m/11,680ft to 1597m/5240ft
Altitude lost:1963m
Leave Saddle hut and descend down to Momella gate via first hut (Miriakamba) where you will be transferred to Arusha/Moshi, The returning switch will probably be ready on the Momella Gate to select up you to Arusha at Ilboru Lodge.
Mountaineering time: 3-4 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest
Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge: Bed and Breakfast.
Departure day
Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport, for the flight back home or join another tour end of Mount Meru Climbing program.
3 Night 4 Days Affordable Mount Meru Climbing Tanzania includes:
• All Park Charges
•Your hotel stay for the nights before and after the climb (double occupancy)
• Airport transfers
• Transport from the hotel to the trailhead
• Transport from the trailhead again to the hotel
• All meals and water on the mountain
• Help personnel (guides, cooks, and porters)
• Rescue ChargesMount Meru Climbing
• Strolling Walking Poles
3 Night 4 Days Affordable Mount Meru Climbing Tanzania excludes:
• Visa on arrival to Tanzania
• Private Bills (e.g. laundry, phone, drinks, and so on.)
• Meals not listed above
• Elective Excursions (quick safari after your climb and so on)
• Suggestions and any objects of private nature.
Safety
Success is what we want during our trip. We are prepared for any urgent situation and also have in place a complete evacuation procedure in case of altitude sickness. We carry first aid supplies and Pulse Oximeters).
Travel insurance
Customers traveling with Kilipeak Adventure are required to have fully comprehensive travel insurance.
The policy needs to be valid from the date that the initial order is placed so as to provide cover for a cancellation prior to departure.
During travel, the insurance needs to provide comprehensive medical, evacuation, and repatriation cover.
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