Destination
Mount Meru Trekking
Tanzania's second highest peak at 4,566m. A dramatic crater climb through Arusha National Park, with wildlife on the lower slopes and a knife-edge ridge to the summit.
Why Visit
What Makes Mount Meru Trekking Unmissable
Mount Meru is a superb acclimatisation trek before Kilimanjaro and a spectacular objective in its own right. You trek through Arusha National Park, encountering buffalo, giraffe, and colobus monkeys on the lower slopes. The upper mountain is a dramatic volcanic crater with knife-edge ridges and superb views of Kilimanjaro on a clear day. Far fewer crowds than Kili.
Wildlife You'll See
Sample Trip
Example Itinerary Including Mount Meru Trekking
Day 1
Momella Gate to Miriakamba Hut (2,514m)
Enter Arusha National Park. Walk through wildlife zones — buffalo and giraffe common. 3–4 hours.
Day 2
Miriakamba to Saddle Hut (3,570m)
Climb through montane forest to the moorland saddle. Views open up to Kili and the crater.
Day 3
Summit Push — Socialist Peak (4,566m)
Pre-dawn start. Knife-edge ridge to the summit. Descent to Miriakamba Hut.
Day 4
Descent to Momella Gate
Final descent through the park. Certificate at the gate. Transfer to Arusha.