Overview
- Tour Type:Group tour, Package tour, Private tour
- Language:English
The Mount Meru Trek and Safari Combo begins with a guided climb on Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second highest mountain, located inside Arusha National Park. After completing the trek, the journey continues with a safari to famous national parks, offering a balanced mix of adventure, scenery, and wildlife.
Highlights
- Guided Mount Meru trek
- Walk through forest, moorland, and alpine zones
- Summit attempt at Socialist Peak
- Wildlife sightings inside Arusha National Park
- Safari experience in Northern Tanzania
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive
- Combination of trekking and safari in one trip
Itinerary
DAY 1: Arrival in Arusha or Moshi
Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport or your hotel and transfer to Arusha.
- Trek briefing and preparation
- Overnight: Hotel
- Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Arusha – Mount Meru Trek Begins
Morning transfer to Arusha National Park gate to start the trek.
- Registration and park formalities
- Trek through forest zone
- Possible wildlife sightings
- Overnight: Mountain hut
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 3: Mount Meru Trek
Continue trekking to higher altitude with scenic views.
- Gradual ascent and acclimatization
- Overnight: Mountain hut
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 4: Summit Day – Descend
Early morning summit attempt to Socialist Peak.
- Reach the summit at sunrise
- Descend to park gate
- Transfer back to Arusha
- Overnight: Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 5: Arusha – Ngorongoro Area
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
- Overnight: Lodge near Ngorongoro
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Arusha or Moshi
Early breakfast followed by a game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater.
- 5 to 6 hours crater game drive
- Picnic lunch at hippo pool
- Afternoon drive back to Arusha or Moshi
- Meals: Breakfast and lunch
DAY 7: Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or drop off at hotel.
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Meals: Breakfast
Includes/Excludes
- Professional mountain and safari guides
- Mount Meru trekking fees and permits
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- Mountain hut accommodation
- 4x4 safari vehicle
- Lodge accommodation during safari
- All meals during trek and safari
- Drinking water throughout
- Airport transfers
- All government taxes and VAT
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides and porters
- Personal trekking gear
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities not mentioned
