Elephants walking beneath acacias with mountains behind
TREKKING · ABOUT 4,566 M

Mount Meru

Africa's fifth-highest, with wildlife on the lower slopes.

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About Mount Meru

Kilimanjaro's quieter neighbour is a spectacular climb in its own right. Mount Meru stands inside Arusha National Park, so your walk begins among giraffe and buffalo, with an armed ranger beside you the whole way.

The summit ridge follows a narrow crater rim with big drops, and sunrise shows Kilimanjaro floating over the plains. Many climbers use Meru to prepare for Kilimanjaro.

Highest point
Socialist Peak, about 4,566 m
Where
Arusha National Park
Best time
June to February
Starts from
Momella Gate
Good for
Fit walkers with a head for heights
3 ITINERARIES, DAY BY DAY

Choose your route

Elephants walking beneath acacias with mountains behind
5days
Moderate
Mountain Trek

Little Meru Trek

Arusha · Mount Meru

All the wildlife and views of Meru's lower slopes, turning around at Little Meru with no summit night.

Highest point3,820 mPrice on request
Aerial view of green hills and woodland in Tanzania
6days
Challenging
Mountain Trek

Mount Meru Momella Trek

Arusha · Mount Meru

The full climb to Socialist Peak and nothing else, and one of the best ways to prepare for Kilimanjaro.

Highest point4,566 mPrice on request
Elephants walking beneath acacias with mountains behind
10days
Challenging
Mountain Trek

Mount Meru Climb and Safari

Arusha · Mount Meru · Tarangire · Ngorongoro

Africa's fifth-highest peak: a thrilling crater-rim climb with wildlife on the lower slopes, followed by a short safari.

Highest point4,566 mPrice on request