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 and 2 Days before and after trekking.
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
Arrival in Tanzania
Arrive anytime you will be picked up by the staff of Kilipeak Adventure and Safari’s 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 Jabulani Private Villa: Dinner and Breakfast
Day 1: Momella Gate (1580m) – Mriakamba Huts (2500m)
Driving from Jabulani Private Villa to Momela Gate (1580m). 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. As you continue hiking, you will pass the Ngarenanyuki River and a beautiful waterfall at the base of Mt. Meru. Upon arriving at Miriakamba Hut (2500m), your chef will prepare a hot dinner and washing water for you. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and overnight.
Distance: 10 km
Hiking Time: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.
Day 2: Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Saddle Hut (3500m)
After breakfast, you will start ascending up the steep trail along the ridge of the saddle. You may see various wildlife along the way! The trail has views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. When you arrive at camp, you have the option of hiking Little Mt. Meru (3820 m) with your guide to further acclimate. You will be served an early dinner, so you can receive ample rest before your midnight summit attempt. Get to sleep before dark
Distance: 8 km
Hiking Time: 3-5 hours
Habitat: Forest and Moorland.
Day 3: Saddle Hut (3500m) – Summit Attempt (4566m) – Momela gate
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 ridge line 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 Jabulani Private Villa.
Distance: 5 km up 13 km down
Hiking Time: 12 – 14 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.
Dinner and overnight at Jabulani Private Villa: dinner and Breakfast.
Departure
Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport, a private departure transfer is included
3 Days Affordable Mount Meru Trekking Includes:
• Mount Meru entry Park Fees
• Accommodation before and after the climb,
• Transport from the hotel to the trail-head
• 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 4 Days Affordable Mount Meru Trekking is a perfect choice.
Duration: 4 Days on the mountain, 2 days before and after trekking.
Category: Mount Meru Trekking
Itinerary: 44 Days Affordable Mount Meru Trekking
Program Description
Arrival in Tanzania
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where our representative will meet you and transfer to the hotel.The hotel provides all the essentials for a comfortable stay, such as: cozy rooms, Internet access, hot water, a swimming pool, and a helpful staff. In the evening, an orientation session with our tour coordinators will ensure that you are ready to begin the spectacular Meru climb.
Dinner and overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge: Bed and Breakfast
Day 1: Momela Gate (1580) – Miriakamba Huts (2500m)
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.Upon arriving at Miriakamba Hut (2500 m), your chef will prepare a hot dinner and washing water for you. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and overnight.
Duration: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.
Day 2: Miriakamba Huts (2500m) – Saddle Huts (3500 m)
A day will start ascending up the steep trail along the ridge of the saddle. You may see various wildlife along the way! The trail has views of Mt. Meru Crater and the Ash Tray. When you arrive at camp, you have the option of hiking Little Mt. Meru (3820 m) with your guide to further acclimate. You will be served an early dinner, so you can receive ample rest before your midnight summit attempt. Get to sleep by 18:30hrs!
Duration: 4-6 hours
Habitat: Montane Forest.
Day 3: Saddle Hut (3500 m) – Summit Attempt (4566 m) – Sadde Hut (3500 m)
Your guide will wake you at 00:30 for tea and biscuits. You will then begin your summit attempt at 1:30 am. The 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 ridge-line between the sheer internal cliffs and the sloping outer wall of the crater. The group will reach Meru Peak (4,565 m/14,977 m) by sunrise, where you’ll have true visual euphoria – thrilling panoramic sceneries around and mesmerizing sunrise. After the summit time, the group will descend to Saddle Huts for a hot lunch, dinner and overnight.
Mountaineering Time: 7 – 10 hours
Habitat: Alpine Desert Moorland and Montane forest.
Day 4: Saddle Hut (3500)– Miriakamba Hut (2500m) – Momella Gate:
Leave Saddle hut and descend down to Momella gate via first hut (Miriakamba -2500m) 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 for accommodation.
Duration: 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 4 Days Affordable Mount Meru Trekking program.
4 Days Affordable Mount Meru Trekking includes:
• All Park Charges
•Your hotel stay for the nights before and after the climb (double occupancy)
• Airport transfers
• Accommodation in Mountain huts
• Transport from the hotel to the trailer and last day back to the hotel
• All meals and water on the mountain
• Dedicated support crew (guides, cooks, and porters)
• Rescue Charges Mount Meru
• Strolling Walking Poles
4 Days Affordable Mount Meru Trekking excludes:
• Visa on arrival to Tanzania
• Private Bills (e.g. laundry, phone, drinks, and so on.)
• Tips for the Mountain Crew (100-150 USD Per Person)
• 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.
