Mount Meru Climbing Adventures

Arusha National Park encompasses Mount Meru, a prominent volcano with an elevation of 4,566 meters, located in the Arusha Region of northeastern Tanzania. Although the park is relatively small, it features a diverse range of spectacular landscapes. Arusha National Park lies along a 300-kilometer axis that includes some of Africa's most famous national parks, stretching from the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in the west to Kilimanjaro National Park in the east.

Despite its small size, Arusha National Park and Mount Meru boast a rich variety of wildlife. Common animals include giraffes, Cape buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, flamingos, elephants, bushbucks, and many other African species. While leopard populations are present, they are rarely seen. The park is also home to prolific birdlife, with many forest species more easily observed here than elsewhere on the tourist route. Arusha National Park have pioneered the increasingly popular one-day safaris. However, large and potentially dangerous game such as elephants and buffaloes still roam the park.

Climbing Mount Meru typically requires a minimum of three days and a maximum of four days on the mountain. Based on our extensive experience, we recommend a four-day trek to allow for proper acclimatization and a more enjoyable ascent. The climb begins with abundant wildlife sightings on the first day, making the journey even more memorable. The entire trek, Mount Meru serves as an excellent acclimatization climb before attempting Mount Kilimanjaro, significantly increasing your chances of a successful summit on Kilimanjaro. If you’re planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, we highly recommend including Mount Meru in your itinerary to enhance your acclimatization and overall climbing experience.

Each trekking group is accompanied by an armed ranger from the first day to the last, ensuring safety and adding to the adventure. This guided experience, often referred to as a "walking safari," allows hikers to immerse themselves in the park’s stunning biodiversity while trekking to the summit. In Arusha National Park, all hikers are required to be accompanied by an armed ranger, providing an added layer of safety while traversing the park's wildlife-rich terrain.