Overview
Often overlooked in the shadow of Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru (4,566m) is a spectacular, challenging climb perfect for acclimatization or as a standalone adventure. Located in Arusha National Park, Meru offers scenic trails through rainforest, heath, and alpine desert zones. You’ll encounter wildlife like giraffes, colobus monkeys, and zebras, and summit at Socialist Peak for breathtaking sunrise views and sights of Kilimanjaro in the distance. A park ranger accompanies every climb for safety.
Highlights
- Trek to Tanzania’s second-highest peak – Mount Meru (4,566m)
- Ideal pre-Kilimanjaro acclimatization hike or standalone adventure
- Pass through dramatic landscapes: rainforest, heath, and alpine desert
- Wildlife encounters: giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, monkeys, and birds
- Summit sunrise with views of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Less crowded, serene, and rich in nature and solitude
- Accompanied by an armed park ranger through Arusha National Park
- Explore the ash cone and crater rim near the summit
