Mount Meru Climb - An Unimaginable Standing Active Giant Volcano |
Posted: August 7, 2018 |
Climbing Mount Meru which is also humorously known as Kilimanjaro’s little brother is a stunning trekking destination filled with eye-catching views, scenery, and wild life. It is a strato volcano that’s the centrepiece of Arusha National Park. The all round panoramic view from the top of the mountain is something that should not be missed. Here’s a detailed guide for you for Climbing Mount Meru.
While Mt. Meru is open to be trekked throughout the year, not every month of the year provides the same experience. Some outclass others but that varies from person to person and their taste of trekking. Generally, the dry season is considered the optimal time for embarking on a Mount Meru Climbing tour. It starts from the month of June to October. The weather will be good to excellent with clear views and there will be no traces of rain (most of the time). While in the rainy season, the mountains will be covered with clouds and the route slippery and wet which can impact the trekking experience. One advantage of trekking in the rainy season is that there’ll be less crowd around you to be bothered of.
The duration of the Mount Meru Trekking tour will normally be between 4 to 6 days depending upon a lot of factors which include time required for acclimatization, endurance of hikers, weather conditions, and pace at which the trekking is done. But getting properly acclimatized throughout the trekking trip should be emphasized. Even if it elongates the tour duration, it’s worth it since it ultimately decides your success of reaching to the top of Mount Meru.
You shouldn’t consider taking too many things with you to the top. Just pack the most indispensible items and set out. These items often times include trekking clothes, trekking boots, trekking poles and sticks, camping roll ups, tents, prescribed drugs, extra pair of trekking dress and socks, snacks, and water. For entertainment, you can pack mobile phones, MP3 players, camcorders, laptops (lightweight), magazines et cetera. But one thing to remember here is pack just the right items and avoid over packing. Shoulder a hundred kilo load of bag all along the way is the last thing you’d want.
Dressing up properly for a Mount Meru Hiking is often overlooked but is a vital step of preparation. In the lower reaches of Mount Meru, you don a half sleeve t-shirt and pant along with a hat just like a normal vacationer. The lower altitude is mainly dense forest and open grassland.As you gain elevation, temperature decreases and dry alpine environment predominates. In these conditions, full sleeve t-shirts, jackets, winter caps, and cargo pants are necessary to keep your body warm. As a bonus tip, always have an extra pair of everything that you wear. Conditions change up there very often and you might need to change clothes if required.
To answer this question in a single word: anyone. We’ve seen children as young as 10 years old to as old as 80 years old successfully summiting Mt. Meru. One thing that ultimately decides the fate of trekking tour is acclimatization. A mountain with a height of 4,566, one simply couldn’t and shouldn’t try to summit it in one go. After ascending few hundred meters, proper rest should be taken at that elevation to let your body acclimatize itself properly. Another determining factor is physical fitness. The better fit one is, higher his/her chances of reaching to the top. One should undergo moderate physical training for 1 to 2 months before the Mount Meru Trekking tour.
There’s only one route in operation for Climbing Mt Meru, and that is Momella route. Along the way, there are a number of huts where hikers get accommodated for the night or whenever deemed necessary before resuming their journey. Miriakamba Hut at 2,500 meters and Sadlle Hut at 3,550 meters are the main stoppage used by most tour companies. Climbing Mount Meru can be just as rewarding as climbing its bigger sibling, Mt Kilimanjaro. The views are stunning and the success rate is higher than that of Kilimanjaro. To book Mount Meru Climbing tour packages, contact Silver Sky Travel today and we’ll send you our best packages.
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