Mount Meru
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Tanzania Arusha National Park 1 tour

Mount Meru

4,566 m dormant volcano — the best Kilimanjaro acclimatisation climb with wildlife to boot.

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Country

Tanzania

Region

Arusha National Park

Best time

June–February

About Mount Meru

Meru is Tanzania's second-highest peak after Kilimanjaro, sitting inside Arusha National Park. Its classic 3–4 day horseshoe-crater climb is one of East Africa's most enjoyable treks — dramatic inner crater views, ash cone, bushbuck and buffalo on the forest approach, and unlike Kili you may trek largely alone. Often used as the perfect acclimatisation climb before a Kilimanjaro summit.

Highlights

  • 4,566 m summit (TZ's 2nd highest)
  • Inner ash cone + crater rim walk
  • Wildlife on forest stage
  • Armed-ranger mandatory (buffalo/lion)
  • Best Kili acclimatisation climb

Best time to visit

June–February

Itineraries

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