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Mount Meru

Mount Meru is a centerpiece of the Arusha National Park also the second largest mountain in Tanzania. Mount Meru has an active Volcano of 4566 metres about 70 km west of Mount Kilimanjaro.  It is an excellent stand-alone trip used as a warm up climb in preparation to Mount Kilimanjaro.The park and its fertile slopes rise above the surrounding savanna and support a forest that hosts diverse wildlife, include diverse bird species and also monkey and leopards.

 

The ascent is quite steep in places and the route to the summit passes over a number of streams, moving through grassland, tropical forest, alpine meadow, moorland and desert uplands to snow and ice. 

trekking options & timing

You’ll want to tackle Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru during the warmest and driest months of January/February, or from June through August. Try to avoid the rainy seasons from March to early June and November/December.But know that on these great peaks, the weather is unpredictable. A cold front can unexpectedly move in so make sure you have the right gear.

7 DAYS | 6 NIGHTS MACHAME ROUTE

Marangu Route is also known as the “Coca Cola” or “tourist” route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit.

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8 DAYS | 7 NIGHTS LEMOSHO ROUTE

The Lemosho variation is the ideal schedule for this route. On the 8 day Lemosho route, the trek from Barranco to Barafu.

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7 DAYS | 6 NIGHTS MARANGU ROUTE

Marangu Route is also known as the “Coca Cola” or “tourist” route. It is the easiest and shortest route to the summit.

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6 DAYS | 5 NIGHTS UMBWE ROUTE

Generally recommended for more fit and adventurous types, this route is very steep in the first 2 days.

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7 DAYS | 6 NIGHTS RONGAI ROUTE

This is one of Kilimanjaro’s easiest routes, and it has become an increasingly popular route in recent years.

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9 DAYS | 8 NIGHTS WESTERN BREACH

Lemosho Route with the secluded paths found on the northern slopes of the mountain, some argue that this...

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