Mount Meru Climbing

Part of Arusha National Park, Mount Meru is Tanzania’s second highest mountain and a perfect acclimatization trek for Kilimanjaro.

As most climbers choose to summit the more popular Kilimanjaro, visitors to Meru often have the mountain to themselves. Standing at 4,566 meters (14,980 feet), a climb up Meru’s narrow ridge offers stunning panoramic views of the Rift Valley, plus Meru’s crater and ash cone lying several thousand feet below. You also get a great vantage across Arusha National Park and up to the Kilimanjaro summit.

Meru is Africa’s fifth highest mountain. The route to the summit passes through grassland, montane forest, gorgeous heather and moorland. Hundreds of species of birds, rhino, elephant, buffalo, baboon, warthog, black and white Colobus monkey and duiker are all found on Meru.

Although hiking distances between huts can seem short, it’s important to allow enough time for proper acclimatization. The mountain trail on Meru is quite steep while the road trail is more gradual. We recommend a four day climb on Meru, although fitter climbers may choose to hike the mountain in three days. If climbing Meru as an acclimatization trek for Kilimanjaro, we recommend at least one full day of rest in Arusha between climbs. You may also choose to go on a short safari between treks.

All Meru climbs begin with a short game drive through Arusha National Park where you will likely see zebra, giraffe, cape buffalo, warthog, and other antelope species.

Fees and services are included:

All park entrance, hut and rescue fees
All meals and filtered drinking water while on the mountain
Transfer to and from Arusha National Park
A Great view adventure mountain guide and all associated salaries and fees
An Arusha National Park ranger and all associated salaries and fees
All cook and porter salaries and fees

Please note Arusha National Park may combine climbing groups based on availability of National Park Rangers. GVA cannot guarantee a private climb of Mount Meru.

Our Mount Meru Itineraries

Mount Meru Climbing

A beautiful mountain to hike, great for pre Kilimanjaro acclimatization or as part of a trilogy of East Africa’s highest peaks

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 2024-08-01
 
 
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 2024-07-30
 
 
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I had a difficult situation upon arriving in Tanzania due to issues with my phone, but the tour company representative went above and beyond to help me fix it, which allowed me to successfully complete my Kilimanjaro climb. Additionally, my guide, porters, cook, and all the staff were incredibly kind, making every moment of the climb memorable. The climb itself was challenging and full of obstacles, but with the wonderful team, we managed to overcome them wisely. When I reached the summit, I was overwhelmed by the breathtaking view and couldn't hold back my tears. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks once again to the tour company representative for assembling such a great team
  
 
       
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 2024-07-22
 
 
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 2024-07-18
 
 
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 2024-07-06
 
 
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