Mount Meru
Kilimanjaro's quieter neighbour — and the perfect acclimatisation climb.
Why Mount Meru
At 4,566 m Mount Meru is Africa's fifth-highest peak — a stunning volcanic cone inside Arusha National Park.
The 3–4 day climb crosses giraffe, buffalo and colobus monkey territory; an armed ranger accompanies every group.
Top attractions, activities and highlights
Top attractions
- ·Socialist Peak
- ·Saddle Hut
- ·Meru Crater
- ·Momella Lakes
Recommended activities
- ·Trekking
- ·Game viewing in Arusha NP
- ·Canoeing on Momella Lakes
Wildlife & cultural highlights
- ·Buffalo
- ·Giraffe
- ·Black-and-white colobus
- ·Crater views to Kilimanjaro
Tour packages we can build for you
Mount Meru Trek
All-inclusive guided climb from Arusha.
Meru + Kilimanjaro Combo
Acclimatise on Meru, then summit Kilimanjaro via Lemosho.
Looking for something different? Tell us your dates and we'll design it.
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Travel tips from our local team
- Climb Meru first if you're attempting Kilimanjaro within a fortnight.
- Pack lighter than for Kili — porters are limited.
Frequently asked questions
Design your Mount Meru journey
Tell us a few details and a local destination specialist will reply within 24 hours with first-draft ideas, sample lodges and an indicative quote. No deposit. No pressure.
- Hand-built by a local planner — never a template.
- Licensed guides, vetted lodges, transparent pricing.
- Reply within 24 hours — or message us on WhatsApp.
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Make Mount Meru the trip of a lifetime
Our destination team has decades of on-the-ground experience and works with carefully selected local guides. Tell us what you're dreaming of and we'll design it.