Walking Up to Mount Meru

Climbing Mt Meru in Tanzania

Mount Meru 4,566m/14,980ft) in Tanzania's Arusha National Park is a challenging 3–4-day hike offering panoramic views of Kilimanjaro, dramatic crater scenery, and wildlife viewing without the crowds. Often used for high-altitude acclimatization, it requires an armed ranger and focuses on the Momella Route. The trek features steep, often snowy sections near the peak, with overnight stays in mountain huts.

Key Highlights and Details

• Location: Arusha National Park, Tanzania.
• Altitude: 4,566 meters (14,980 ft) - 6th highest in Africa.
• Duration: 3–4 days (4 days is recommended for better acclimatization).
• Route: The Momella Route is the only route to the summit.
• Difficulty: Moderate to hard. It is a steep trek, often involving walking on narrow ridges in the dark.
• Best Time to Hike: June to October (dry season).

Spectacular three to four days The climbing of Tanzania second highest mountain starts in the wooded savanna roamed by buffalos and giraffe. Between an elevation of 1500mt and 3300mt your surrounded by montane forest full of birds and monkey's. From here up to 3900metres giant heathers dominate the terrain. You conquer the final meters to the summit in a barren alpine zone and an upland desert

Note Don’t forgot to look down every now and then for two very local species of chameleons the conspicuous three horned Jackson's chameleons frequently seen around Miriakamba hut and the Ruwenzori side striped chameleons which might reveal its self around saddle hut