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4 Days Climb Mount Meru

<ul> <li>Fifth highest mountain on the African continent</li> <li>Fascinating panoramic views</li> <li>Tropical forest with moss-covered trees and wildlife</li> <li>Ideal acclimatization for the Kilimanjaro</li> <li>Guided Tour with overnight stay in huts</li> <li>Private guide, cook & porter team</li> </ul>

<ul><li>Mount Meru can be climbed all year round </li><li>But the best time to climb this mountain is during the dry season, from June to early March. </li><li>December to February are the months for the best views of Kilimanjaro.</li></ul>

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Packing List

Please follow the list below to ensure your comfort. You will have a better vacation if you are prepared.
But please note that this list is not exhaustive!
Almost all equipment is available to rent from our team in Tanzania if required. Please talk to us in advance for further planning.
During the climb to the summit of Mt. Meru the weather can range from warm and tropical at the base of the mountain to cold on the summit.
Cotton should be avoided as it is hydrophilic, which means it absorbs moisture and blocks breathability.
Since June 1, 2019, Tanzania has been banned from using single-use plastic bags. If you want to separate items in your bag, please use re-usable "packing cubes". Please also note that disposable plastic bottles are not permitted on Mount Meru.
Please note that your large backpack can weigh a maximum of 20 kg. This is the maximum permissible weight that a porter can carry. This weight limit is checked at the hotel pickup. To carry your most important belongings with you, a 20 - 40 l daypack is best. You should pack your backpack very carefully and not carry too much with you, because at altitude you need all the strength for your ascent.
Basic Equipment
Daypack 30 – 40 L (for your personal belongings, you need to carry it yourself) + rain cover
Duffle bag or backpack (60 – 80 L / maximum weight 20 kg/carried by the porter) + rain cover
Sleeping bag (possible to hire from our team in Tanzania)
1x mat/sleeping pad – to protect from hard and cold underground (possible to hire from our team in Tanzania)
Trekking poles
Water bladder/bottles for 3 liters of water (please remember disposable plastic bottles are not permitted)
Clothes
Head
Warm hat
Sun hat
Scarf
Sunglasses with high UV protection
Headlamp (for summit night and toilet) with extra batteries
Hands & Feet
1 x light gloves
1 x winter gloves (summit day)
Waterproof Hiking boots (they should fit well, with lots of room for the toes, and are well worn in before starting the trek)
Training shoes (for the camp)
Outer socks, liner socks and one pair of thermal socks for summit day
Gaiters (protection against the ingress of rubble and moisture / not particularly necessary)
Upper body and legs
Fleece or softshell jacket
Hard shell outer jacket (for protection against rain and wind)
Poncho (recommended if climbing during raining season April/May and November
Fleece pullover
Long and short sleeve hiking shirts
Functional sports underwear
Thermal or fleece leggings
Light or medium trekking pants
Hard shell pants (waterproof/windproof)
Possible content of a pharmaceutical travel kit
Plasters & blister plasters, tapes, bands, cotton, alcohol
Medicine against diarrhea, nausea, headache, stomachache, altitude sickness, Malaria
Painkillers
Personal medication
Nasal spray
Antiseptic ointment
Electrolytes (to avoid dehydration in case of high fluid loss)
Contact lenses cleaner
Insect repellent
Miscellaneous
Sunscreen with High SPF and lip protection balm
Packing cubes (for organizing the items in the duffle bag)
Personal snacks (e. g. cereal & energy bars, nuts, isotonic drink powder, chewable vitamin tablets with dextrose)
Ear plugs
Toilet bag for personal belongings like toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, wet wipes and hand sanitizer
Towel
Camera and spare batteries

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