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From Arusha: Mount Meru 4-Day Summit Trip

1. From Arusha: Mount Meru 4-Day Summit Trip

Scale the second highest mountain in Tanzania in this thrilling and challenging climb. Mount Meru, a dormant volcano that measures 4566 meters (14,979 feet) tall, is the perfect climb for those wanting a taste of high altitude trekking without going too high. Meru is centred in Arusha National Park, with fertile slopes that rise above the surrounding savannah and are home to a variety of wildlife, including nearly 400 species of birds, buffalos, leopards, giraffes and different species of monkeys. Day 1: Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut Drive from Arusha or Moshi town to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes. Trekkers encounter wildlife like on this day, with an armed Park Ranger to protect against wild animal threats we will continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut. Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft Distance: 6km/3.5ml Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Day 2: Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut Today we trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru. There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle hut. Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut. Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft Distance: 6km/3.5ml Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Day 3: Saddle Hut to Socialist Peak to Miriakamba Hut We wake up just after midnight and have a light meal to keep our energies high. Once done with the meal we start the final ascent to Socialist Peak. This ascent will be steep and we will be making our way through gravel and rocky cliffs. This is the most mentally and physically challenging portion of the trek. Once at the summit, you will enjoy the magnificent views of the Meru Crater and the Ash cone. There are chances that one might catch a glimpse of wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers over the rocky ridge. From the summit, we begin our descent by continuing straight down to the Miriakamba hut. Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 2500m/8202ft Distance: 19km/12ml Hiking Time: 10-12 hours Day 4: Miriakamba Hut to Momella gate After breakfast, we continue the descent down to the Momella Gate, we will change the route and take the southern route down hence the change in distance trekked on this day. We will also pass through the astonishing Fig tree Arch. Our vehicle will be waiting for you at Momella gate to drive you back to your hotel in Arusha (around 1 hour and 30 minutes). Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 1500m/4921ft Distance: 14km/8.5ml Hiking Time: 4-5 hours Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Arusha: 4-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Camping Safari

2. Arusha: 4-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Camping Safari

Day 1:Pick up from the hotel at 8:00 AM and drive Tarangire Np where will begin your game viewing in the park including a picnic lunch. After lunch proceeds with an afternoon game drive to enjoy the landscape, huge herds of Elephant and many species of animals and birds as well. Baobab trees it is so famous one, end of the day transfer for dinner and overnight at Kizumba Campsite Meal Plan: Approx transit time: 1½ hrs Day 2: After a leisurely breakfast drive to Serengeti NP with a picnic lunch en route and option stop at Olduvai Gorge or Masai village Following the late afternoon game viewing, will eat dinner and overnight Seronera Campsite Approx Transit time: 4 hrs Day 3: After breakfast, you have a morning and afternoon game-drive in the park departing Serengeti for Ngorongoro with a picnic lunch en route. You will eat dinner and overnight on the rim of the crater at Simba Campsite Meal Plan Approx Transit time: 3 hrs Day 4: After an early breakfast, descend into the Crater for a crater tour and game viewing with a picnic lunch at hippo pool site to enjoy the game and vegetation in the unbroken caldera home for almost 30,000 animals including the last remaining Black Rhinos. Laite afternoon drive to Arusha for dinner and overnight, or drop off to The airport, arriving about 5pm. Meal Plan: Approx Transit time: 3 hrs End of service

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Day Trip

3. Mount Kilimanjaro National Park Day Trip

Take a day trip to mighty Mount Kilimanjaro on a guided journey to one of Tanzania’s most majestic sights. Follow your experienced guide up to Mandara Hut and enjoy the views from 2,700 meters above sea level. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and driven to the national park to meet your guide. At Marangu Gate your guide will give you a brief introduction before you enter the park. You’ll spend the rest of the morning trekking through the rainforest, giving ample opportunity to see monkeys and exotic birds. After 3 or 4 hours of trekking you’ll reach Mandara Hut for a well-earned rest and lunch. Take the time to learn more about the park and the wildlife from your guide as you enjoy sandwiches, fruit, groundnuts and juice. Following lunch, your guide will take you to the Maundi Crater, from where you can enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania and Kenya. From there you’ll take a leisurely 2-hour walk back down to Marangu Gate, where your transport will be waiting to return you to your hotel.

Arusha: Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee, and Hotsprings Tour

4. Arusha: Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee, and Hotsprings Tour

Following pickup from your accommodation, you'll head to the Materuni Village. Once there, take a short but challenging hike to the Materuni Falls where you can enjoy the beautiful views. Following that, visit a coffee farm to learn about how coffee is grown, harvested, and processed. You will then try your hand at roasting and preparing a fresh cup of raw and local coffee. Once your coffee-making experience has concluded, head to the Materuni village for a local lunch. You will then drive to a warm-water spring, which is one of the best places to swim in the area. At the conclusion of your experience, your friendly driver will return you back to your accommodation.

Arusha: Ngorongoro Crater Day Tour

5. Arusha: Ngorongoro Crater Day Tour

Explore the Ngorongoro Crater in Northern Tanzania, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, known as 'Africa’s Garden of Eden’. Discover a variety of African wildlife on a safari. Go on a three-hour journey to see the stunning Ngorongoro with an early morning departure from your hotel in Arusha City. Be accompanied by a Migration Venture Africa driver/guide who will share knowledge and stories with you throughout the day. Have a picnic lunchbox while taking in the beautiful surroundings. After a wonderful day enjoying the spectacular sights and sounds of this truly special place, leave Ngorongoro and arrive back at your hotel in Arusha.

Arusha National Park: Private Jeep Tour

6. Arusha National Park: Private Jeep Tour

Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and take a half day safari in Arusha National Park. After an early morning or midday hotel pickup, depending on your tour start time, enjoy the drive in a 4x4 vehicle to the famous national park.   Arusha National Park has a rich variety of wildlife. Common animal sightings include giraffes, buffalo, zebra, warthogs, monkeys, flamingos, elephants, lions, and many. Leopard populations are present, but rarely seen.   Bird life in the forest is prolific, with many species more easily seen here than elsewhere. Narina trogon and bar-tailed trogon are both possible highlights for visiting birdwatchers, and there is a range of starling species. After your safari tour with a professional guide, you will be dropped back to Arusha town.

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What people are saying about Arusha

We did a multi-day mountain hike at these heights for the first time and it was really a great experience. The care was great right from the start. What is needed, what can you borrow, all the necessary information came early by email so that we could prepare. We then only borrowed the sleeping bags. The team (guide, cook, porters) then picked us up at the hotel. Breakfast and dinner were always served to us by our cook in each hut. It was always good and too much, amazing what food our porters carried up. On the individual tours, Habibu, our guide and a replacement guide, were there to be on the safe side in case someone had to turn back. The hike itself should not be underestimated. You don't have to climb, but long stretches are sandy and it feels like walking up dunes. Thanks again to Habibu and Alfred from "https://africapathways.com" Rita and Jürgen

My girlfriend and I did a private tour. Both the guide and the driver were very friendly, responded to individual requests in the best possible way and were very punctual when we picked them up at the hotel. The guide had a lot of interesting facts about the Arusha National Park in stock. We felt very comfortable and would book the day trip again.

Guide Nicholas was very intelligent, calm and motivated. Tried very hard. Park was nice, but not very big - we saw a lot of giraffes, zebras, monkeys, flamingos and etc. But because of the vast bushes meeting elephant is not so likely :) Good choice for a quick one day experience.

We had a great day, Andrew, our guide was very good, the waterfalls were stunning, we were never in a rush from one point to another. The people on the materuni area were very welcoming, the food was very yummy. Thank you!!!