Mt Kilimanjaro Mt Kenya,Mt Meru Kenya and Tanzania Tours
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Information About Mount Meru Located to the east of Arusha town, about 20 kilometers drive from Arusha; Mount Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania. The mountain stands at an altitude of 4566 meters above sea level inside the Arusha National Park. Meru has one route to the top and can be attempted for three days but we highly recommend doing for four days for acclimatization. Most alpines uses Meru for acclimatization before the Kilimanjaro climb. The mountain has less snow formed at the volcano eruption. Unlike Kilimanjaro when you are climbing the Mount Meru you have to be escorted by an armed ranger(s) as you pass through the Arusha National Park. It is at this time when you will enjoy the walking safari as you pass the groups of African buffaloes, Zebras, Black andwhite colobus monkey just little wildlife to mention. The Momela and Ngurdoto Lakes are rich in birdlife as you trek to the mountain; birds like Pelicans and Flamingo are closely seen. A mass of water, mud, rocks and lava cascaded down the eastern side of the mountain across the Sanya Plains almost as far as Moshi covering the lower slopes of Kilimanjaro. Mount Meru comprises two peaks. The Big Meru (4,562.13 m AMSL) and little Meru (3,820m AMSL). The crater floor is at 2,400 m AMSL and the Ash cone rising from the floor is at 3,667 m AMSL. The cliff between the summit and Ash cone of Mount Meru is 2,000 m AMSL in height and is one of the tallest cliff in the world. Mount Meru’s lower, inhabited slopes rise gently to 2,100 m AMSL and then sharply to the summit, giving an overall rise of thirty degrees compared with only eight degree on Mt. Kilimanjaro. The heath on Mount Meru begins at 3,000 m AMSL. Mount Meru’s bush land zone is dominated by Erica arborea and stoebe kilimandscharica shrub with form thickets four meters in height. It requires 3-4 days to conquer Mount Meru summit. The park recommends 4 days trekking Mount Meru to allow for acclimatization and to avoid high altitude sickness. Accessibility. MOUNT MERU TREKKING ITINERARY 4 Days Mount Meru Climbing / Trekking Itinerary – Day 1 Momella Gate (1500m) to Miriakamba (2500m) Southern route (road): takes 5 hours walk from Momella Gate to Mariakamba Accommodation Centre. Though this route, visitors have chances to see almost all mammals found in the forest including hornbill, Hartlaub’s turaco and birds of pray. It is possible to see several species of butterflies such as Mocker Swallow tailed, Soldier commodores, Blue Swallow tailed, Golden winged forester, Emperor, Mother of pearl, etc. Visitors will pass through the montane forest where different features such as the Fig Tree Arch, Maio Waterfall, and different kind of vegetation such as Wild mango, Africa olive, Strangler Fig and Wild elder could be seen. At about 2300m the higher montane forest begins. Common trees are Juniper and Podo. The common beautiful wild flowers are Empetient species, Red hot pocker, Orchids, Fire ball lily and Gladiolus. Northern route: Takes between 3-4 hours from Momella Gate to Mariakamba Accommodation Centre. This is the shorter and steeper route. Along this route the views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and Momella Lakes are spectacular. Common mammals along this route are Cape Buffalo, Maasai giraffe, Warthogs, Bushbuck, etc. Present birds are Hartlaub’s turaco, White Fronted Bee Eaters, Fiscal Shrike, Tropical Boubou, Stone chat, variable sun birds and Olive pigeon. Common beautiful wild flowers are Red hot pocker, Blue violet, Cynium, Tubalosum and Gladiolus. 4 Days Mount Meru Climbing / Trekking Itinerary – Day 2 Attractive wild flowers such as Empetient species, Red hot pocker, Orchids, Fire ball lily, Gladiolus, Giant Lobelia, Everlasting flowers (Helcrysum, Senecio and Alchemilla). Common Shrubs are Erica arboreas, Stoebe Kilimandscharica, Leonits nepatifolia, mosses and Lichens. The trail takes the visitors through striking tree species such as Hygenium abyssinica, Nuxia congesta, Podocarpus, and Hypericum tevolutum. The ascend of Little Meru is possible even during the afternoon. 4 Days Mount Meru Climbing / Trekking Itinerary – Day 3 4 Days Mount Meru Climbing / Trekking Itinerary – Day 4 Tourist accommodation Facilities in the park Park accommodation facilities Private accommodation facilities Park Rules and Regulations
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