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Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro Summit Ascents

Tanzania
5 reviews

12 days from

US$4,290

without flights
Walk & Trek
Guided Group
CHALLENGING CHALLENGING

Maximise your chances of summit success by climbing Mt Meru (4566m) AND Kilimanjaro (5895m)

Trip Code: MK
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Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro Summit Ascents

Highlights
  • Increase your Kilimanjaro summit success with a Mt Meru (4566m) acclimatisation trek
  • Trek the 6 day scenic Machame route up Kilimanjaro (5895m)
  • Watch the African sunrise from the crater rim of Tanzania’s two highest mountains
  • Trek with our experienced team, crew and cooks for magnificent journey

At a Glance
  • Group Size 4 to 14
  • 10 days trekking
  • Max altitude - 5895 metres
  • Join At Kilimanjaro International Airport

Accommodation & Meals
  • All meals included
  • 3 nights Hotel with swimming pool
  • 5 nights Camping
  • 3 nights Mountain Hut / Refuge
  • All meals included
  • 3 nights Mountain Hut / Refuge
  • 5 nights Camping
  • 2 nights Hotel with swimming pool
  • All meals included
  • 3 nights Hotel with swimming pool
  • 3 nights Mountain Hut / Refuge
  • 5 nights Camping
Overview

On this double peak holiday we acclimatise with a trek to the summit of Mount Meru (4566m) before moving on to climb Africa's highest mountain, and our ultimate goal, Kilimanjaro (5895m). As well as being a worthy objective in its own right, the ascent of Mount Meru prior to tackling Kilimanjaro means that you will be well acclimatised which increases summit success. Our ascent of the dormant volcano of Mt Meru involves a wonderful 4-day trek, leading through pleasant game-filled parkland and then bamboo forest and moorland, to the dramatic crater rim. We summit Mt Meru at sunrise and we look across to the magnificent snow-capped Kilimanjaro to the east, which in a few days you’ll be standing at the top of watching another sunrise. 


We are now in good shape to enjoy the main event – our ascent of Kilimanjaro (5895m). We take to picturesque Machame route which involves 6 days trekking. We ascend to the Shira Plateau and join the Lemosho Route at the Shira Caves. We walk past the Lava Tower and the Great Barranco Wall from where we make our final ascent via Stella Point to the 'Roof of Africa'. A fantastic feat and one that you will never forget. 

Further options:

Lemosho Route (8 days trekking on Kili)

Rongai Route (7 days trekking on Kili)

Kilimanjaro and Mt Kenya (6 days trekking on Kili) 

Confused as to which route to choose? Check out our expert guide: Which route to climb Kilimanjaro?

Is this holiday for you?

For most, standing on the summit of the highest peak in Africa is either a life-time goal or a personal challenge. Mount Meru (5th highest peak in Africa) is a 4 day trek, and the paths are well marked and kept. There are mountain huts on Mt Meru, so you do not have to camp. This acclimatisation on Mount Meru makes an enormous different to the climb on Kilimanjaro. It also allows us to ascend o …

For most, standing on the summit of the highest peak in Africa is either a life-time goal or a personal challenge. Mount Meru (5th highest peak in Africa) is a 4 day trek, and the paths are well marked and kept. There are mountain huts on Mt Meru, so you do not have to camp. This acclimatisation on Mount Meru makes an enormous different to the climb on Kilimanjaro. It also allows us to ascend on the 6 day trekking Machame Route on Kilimanjaro. On Kilimanjaro walking days are between 4-7 hours, most being around 6-7 hours. The summit day is long with a pre-dawn start and around 12hrs of walking. All trails on the mountain are well marked and kept. Higher up there are some section of scree which we have to negotiate. They are easy to follow, however you will always be behind your expert guide to ensure that you walk slow enough to adjust to the altitude.

 

A typical day starts with early morning tea in your tent at 0600. After a hot breakfast, our porters take their loads and we leave camp for our days walk. Lunch is at around 1100 and we aim to be at camp at around 1500-1600 to relax before dinner in the mess tent later. Of course certain days are longer, especially the summit day!

 

Don’t forget – Kilimanjaro is a big mountain (Africa’s biggest in fact!), you will need to be fit and mentally prepared to ensure summit success, and return home with the unique memories and the satisfaction of this massive achievement. You should aim to be at least fit enough to walk for at least two days in a row for 5-7 hours without a problem. Put on your boots and get walking and with a huge amount of determination you’ll be able to do it. Get training now and you too can join the exclusive group who have summited.

Why KE?

Increase your chances on Kilimanjaro with the super trek up Kili’s little brother – Mt Meru (4566m). With this acclimatisation trek the ascent of Kilimanjaro we be much easier for you and your body. Meru is also the 5th highest mountain in Africa and sunrise from the crater rim in the shadows of Kilimanjaro is incredible and awe inspiring.

 

When comparing trips and prices do look at what is included. All our Kilimanjaro trips have a night in a hotel after the trek, and depart the following day. You will be happy of that night in a hotel bed rather than on a flight!

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