We also lead other treks to Tanzania’s second tallest mountain, Mt. Meru, which many summit before Kilimanjaro in order to become acclimatized. Climbing Mt. Meru first gives you a better chance at reaching Kilimanjaro summit but Meru, which at 15,000 feet is the fifth-highest peak in all of Africa, is a beautiful trek in its own right. Its fertile slopes rise above the surrounding savanna and forest that host diverse wildlife including nearly 400 species of birds, monkeys and leopards.

It is best to allow three days for climbing Meru. There are two huts available to climbers on the mountain and firewood is supplied. The best time to climb Meru is between October and February. The mountain is usually climbed from the western side of the crater and requires a park ranger as an escort due to the threat of buffalo
. Kilimanjaro Trail Map

DAY ONE: Depart the U.S. in the late afternoon for red-eye to Amsterdam for stopover.

DAY TWO: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to a hotel in Arusha.

DAY THREE: After breakfast, we drive from your hotel to the park gate with wildlife viewing en-route. We walk with a park ranger through a game-filled parkland for about 4 to 5 hours up to Miriakamba hut, at 8,100 ft

DAY FOUR: After breakfast, depart Miriakamba Hut for Saddle hut, at 11,480 ft passing through the forest. Today you will spend 3 to 4 hours walking.

DAY FIVE: Wake up at midnight, and after a snack head to the summit through the viewpoint of crater rim. This will take 4 to 6 hours. Descend to the gate, another 5 to 7 hours, and the waiting car will take you back to your lodge in Arusha.

DAY SIX: Connect in Amsterdam to your flight back to the U.S.

DAY SEVEN: Arrive home.
 

Mode of travel: 5 Days ,4 Nights ,3 Day on trek with full caretaker Group size: Min. 2, 4, Max. 12, plus leader and appropriate local staff. Accommodation: , Nights at Huts. Food: All breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners included. Optional Single Supplement: No/Yes Local Payment: 30% Land Cost 2008: Price and Options Land Cost 2009: Price and Options. 5% extra 09’ Method of Payments: PayPal- only for deposit, Full balance- Personal checks, wire transfer, money order, Trip Length: 7 Days Trip Reference: AAMM