Mount Meru
Explore Tanzania's Gems
Explore Tanzania's Gems
Northern Tanzania
Mount Meru stands at 4,566 meters (14,980 feet), the second-highest mountain in Tanzania and the fifth-highest in Africa. This dramatic stratovolcano towers over Arusha National Park.
Often climbed as an acclimatization trek before Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru offers a wilderness experience that rivals its famous neighbor, with stunning views from the summit on clear mornings.
Summit Height
Average Climb
Last Erupted 1910
Best: Jun–Feb
Highlights
Reach Socialist Peak at 4,566m after traversing the crater rim. The final ridge walk offers breathtaking views into the crater and beyond.
The climb begins through lush montane forest, home to black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and a variety of exotic birds.
An optional side trek to Little Meru (3,820m) on day one offers spectacular views of the parent crater and the distant Kilimanjaro.
Start the ascent around midnight to reach the summit at sunrise, watching the sun paint Kilimanjaro and the Rift Valley in golden light.
Sleep at well-equipped mountain huts including Miriakamba (2,514m) and Saddle (3,570m), with meals prepared by the trek crew.
Unlike Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru's lower slopes are within Arusha National Park, where buffalo, giraffe, warthog, and dik-dik are commonly spotted.
Plan Your Visit
The best climbing conditions with clear skies, optimal trail conditions, and spectacular summit views. The mountain is accessible year-round.
Heavier rainfall makes trails slippery, but the forest is lush and the mountain is quieter. Summit views may be obscured by clouds.
