Mount Meru Trek and Safari Combo

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.
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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.

  • 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

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