Mount Meru
5th Tallest Mountain In Africa
Tanzania Mountains
Mount Meru
Mount Meru, at 4,566 meters (14,980 feet), is a dormant stratovolcano located in Arusha National Park, 70 kilometers (43 miles) west of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Mount Meru Climbing normally takes four days, but a trek to the summit can be completed in three days.
Where is mount meru?
On a clear day, it can be seen from Mount Kilimanjaro and is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa, depending on definition. Climbing Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second highest peak, is fantastic, with no traffic and an amazing wildlife experience as you hike past wild animals.
While Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, receives the majority of the attention when it comes to climbing in Tanzania, there are other peaks worth considering as well. The most notable of these is Mount Meru, which is located a short distance west of Kilimanjaro and serves as an excellent warm-up trek for those with the time and desire an even bigger adventure. Climbing Mount Meru is extremely rewarding.
Mount Meru Climb typically takes four days, but it is possible to complete a trek to the top in three days because acclimatization is essential even on this lower peak. Every trekking group follows the same path up the mountain, which starts at Momella Gate.
Climbing Mount Meru provides travelers with two benefits. For starters, it gives trekkers a taste of what it’s like to climb Kilimanjaro on a smaller scale, providing a grand adventure for those who don’t have much time or don’t want to deal with the higher altitude found on Kilimanjaro.
Everything You Need to Know About Mount Meru Tanzania
It is essential that your fully Prepared for you Meru hike, This is Why Nyange Adventure has prepared for you all the Essentails for your Mount Meru Hiking Experience
Mount Meru Climbing Safety
- Always be open and honest with us. We’re on the same team and have the same goal: to reach the summit and return safely and comfortably.
- Never pretend to be in good health if you aren’t before or during the climb.
- Before attempting the mountain, make sure you are in good physical and mental health. Prior to any climb, we recommend that you get a medical checkup.
- Most people will experience only mild altitude sickness symptoms. Your guide is knowledgeable about the symptoms and treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High Altitude Sickness (HAS), High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE), and High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE).
- If you experience any AMS symptoms, your guide will advise you to descend immediately.
Prior to Climbing Mount Meru
- Begin your physical preparations (hiking) at least two months in advance. Reduce your efforts in the last two weeks and rest the final days before the climb to allow your body to recover properly. Long walks in different terrain, swimming, and yoga are all recommended.
- Begin by focusing on deep, deliberate breathing. Try the Pranayama breathing technique or another that is suitable for your lungs.
- Check our packing list to ensure you have everything you need.
- You should bring some “comfort” food with you, such as chocolate and energy bars or powdered energy drinks. This might come in handy on summit night.
During Mount Meru Climb
- Be optimistic and prepared for any type of weather or surface – rainy, foggy, snowy, dusty, muddy, or loose.
- Ascend gradually. Don’t push yourself too hard.
- Take several deep, deliberate breaths.
- Communicate openly with your guide and always follow his instructions. He is the most experienced person on the mountain and is always available to help you.
- Loss of appetite is common at high altitudes. Even if you don’t feel like it, eat and drink properly.
- Mount Meru’s summit is difficult to reach at any time of day or night. The steep ascent and sheer drops in some places, as well as the cold, wind, and loose gravel surface, will necessitate your best efforts. Prepare for this challenge by conserving your mental and physical energy from the start. You will require it!
- Don’t forget to have fun! Feel connected to the mountain and the spiritual experience it offers.
Mount Meru Packing List
- Waterproof jacket and pants to carry in your day pack
- Waterproof hiking shoes
- Tennis shoes or light hikers
- Pack your gear in a cloth duffel bag or large backpack
- A small day pack to carry during the hike each day we recommend you pack the following on your day pack : rain gear, 2 liters of water, camera, lunch, extra fleece jacket, passport, and money
Below is a Complete list of essential for Mount Meru Climbing
| Item | Quantity |
| waterproof hiking boots | 1 |
| tennis shoes or light hikers | 1 |
| wool or polypro socks – medium/heavyweight | 4 |
| polypro shirt, sock liners and underwear | 2 of each |
| polypro long underwear (top & bottom) | 1 |
| hiking shorts | 1 |
| hiking pants | 1 |
| wool or fleece sweater/pull-over | 2 |
| rain/wind-proof (Goretex) shell jacket | 1 |
| insulated rain/wind (Goretex) climbing pants | 1 |
| wool or fleece gloves – medium weight | 1 |
| wind/waterproof gloves — heavy weight | 1 |
| wool or synthetic stocking cap — windproof | 1 |
| sun hat | 1 |
| balaclava | 1 |
| gaiters | 1 |
| high quality sunglasses | 1 |
| walking stick | 1 pair |
| expedition pack | 1 |
| day pack | 1 |
| sleeping bag (rated to 0°F) | 1 |
| headlamp & spare bulb | 1 |
| camp towel | 1 |
| pocket knife | 1 |
| 1 liter water bottle | 4 |
| sun cream and lip balm – 30+SPF | 1 |
| large plastic garbage bags and ziploc storage bags of various sizes | 1 |
| lightweight toilet articles – toothbrush & paste, floss, hand cleanser, face pads | 1 |
| extra batteries | 6 |
| travel wallet | 1 |
| Camera & film | 1 |
| energy bars & snacks (energy gel/gu is best for summit day) | 2 per day |
| First aid kit | |
| Anti-malarial medicines | doses |
| Cipro (GI, general antibiotic) | 1 dose |
| Diamox (altitude) | doses |
| iodine/water purification tabs | 1 bottle |
| headache medicine (Ibuprofen) | as needed |
| Imodium (diarrhea medicine) | as needed |
| Pepto or Antacid (Rolaids) rolls (stomach acid medicine) | as needed |
| Flu/sinus medicine | as needed |
| Neosporin (cuts) | as needed |
| Band-Aids | as needed |
| moleskin for blisters | at least 3 sheets |
Best Time to Climb Mount Meru
Mount Meru can be trekked all year, but the best time to do so is during the dry season, which runs from June to the beginning of March. Learn when is the best time to climb Mount Meru. If you are considering a Mount Meru trekking tour in November or December, you should be prepared for rain. We recommend scheduling your Meru trek in January to get the best views of Africa’s snow-capped roof, Mount Kilimanjaro.
Our Reviews
Fatou J
2022-12-06
Great Safari Experience with Nyange Adventures. Highly Recommend!
The whole experience was amazing. My second time with Nyange Adventures doing the Tarangine and Ngorongoro national parks Safaris. Picked up at Kili Airport and we drove to the first National Park. Spend the night at a beautiful resort with a great diner and the next morning went to Ngorongoro National park, which really is an extraordinary once in a lifetime experience. The tour company is very professional, plan according to your wishes and take good care of you throughout your stay with them. They go the extra mile to show you all the beautiful animals and share their knowledge with you. Even the lunchboxes were great! We had a wonderful time. Many thanks to our driver, Alan, and the whole Nyange Adventures team. I highly recommend.
reyesg960
2022-12-06
Great Safari, great guide and driver. Kids learnt a lot! Top 5 hotels. Excellent service and quality!
Nyange Adventures is the best company you can get to do your safari. I went aloke with my 2 children and they did all necessary to make pur stay really unforgettable. Roger, the driver, made possible for us to see all the animals, he found even 2 beautiful Rhynos!Hotels were super luxurious I love them!I dont have any doubt I will contact them again if I come back! Highky recommended!
Faye Lenette
2022-12-04
Amazing skilled guides and very friendly. Perfect safari experience!
My mother and I travelled with Ian as our guide and Godfrey joined the team as amazing cook. Ian went above and beyond to give us the best experience, has shared so much knowledge on wildlife, has respect for nature and was simply the best guide we ever had. He and Godfrey were helpful, very friendly and great company. We laughed a lot and we couldn't wish a better team to have this incredible experience with! Thank you guys! Also the owner, Praise, was very helpful with organising the covid test. All went smooth. Totally recommend this company.
Koen T
2022-11-13
wonderful team and client oriented organisation
We are very happy with the client oriented services of Nyange. They are flexible and provide a lot of information before the hike. In case of problems they solve them. We had a wonderfull team and especially the cook Nikaas and waiter Samual. The team managed to get the best places for the tents at the camps. They did a wonderful job getting us on the summit.
Rosser
2022-11-12
Tansania Safari
Die Safari war ein ganz besonderes Erlebnis! Wir waren 5 Tage in Serengeti, Ngorongoro und Tarangire zusammen mit unserem Guide und unserem Koch. Die Campsites waren absolut ausreichend mit akzeptablen Sanitäranlagen. Wir mussten uns um nichts kümmern. Alles wurde uns organisiert und geplant. Wir durften nur geniessen. Leckeres Frühstück, Mittag- und Abendessen mit frischem und mehr als ausreichendem Essen und Trinken wurde uns immer zur Verfügung gestellt, sodass wir nie hungrig sein mussten. Unser Guide hat uns die ganze Reise begleitet, uns an alle Hotspots gebracht und sich sehr bemüht uns alles zu zeigen. Manchmal hätten wir uns mehr organisatorische Infos und etwas weniger Aufmerksamkeit seinerseits für sein Handy gewünscht. Man merkt jedoch, dass er sehr viel Wissen hat, alle Fragen jederzeit beantworten kann und er definitiv seine Arbeit gerne macht. Das Motto von Nyange Adventures „Come as a client-Leave as a friend“ ist wirklich sehr passend! Wir könnten Nyange Adventures nur empfehlen und wünschen jedem eine so tolle Erfahrung, wie wir sie machen durften.
1313ninav
2022-11-10
Super safari!
4 dagen lang hebben wij een safari gehad die we nooit meer zullen vergeten. Samen met gids Roger van Nyange Adventures bezochten wij Tarangire, Ngorongoro en Serengeti. We genoten van de prachtige omgeving en wildlife. Roger wist ons allerlei nieuwe dingen te vertellen, beschikt over veel kennis en is erg enthousiast. De communicatie gedurende onze trip was perfect en we krijgen elke dag een duidelijke briefing van wat ons te wachten staat. Al met al enorm genoten, een aanrader.
Orion R
2022-11-01
thoughtful, considerate
Praise and his team are an exceptional outfiter… they we’re flexible and accommodating with my custom climb up Kilimanjaro.I would highly recommend if you are going in a group or going solo like I did… this team can make it happen.
Kathi
2022-10-28
Awesome hike with super professionell guides
We did the 6 day Marangu Route and it was a blast. Freddy and Benny were our guides and an absolut blessing. They instructed us carefully, explained a lot about the nature, the animals, the mountain and the route itself. We felt very well guided all the time. The provided food, drinks and equipment was good and well suited for the hike.The tour itself can be mentally and physically exausting but the gudies and the whole team (guides, porters, cook, waiter) took care of us and supported us.
Grabercj
2022-10-22
Hands down best experience I have had traveling abroad!
Part 1- Booking and Safari! Booking was a breeze with Nyange Adventures! They were easy to coordinate with even from the US. They were responsive and answered all my questions. Provided packing lists, clear pricing breakdowns and clear communications. Kelvin was our go-to! Highly recommend! Day 1- Living (the manager) and Kelvin met us at the hotel to take our final payment, to discuss our trek, needs and expectations. I asked for guides with a sense of humor and knowledge to answer a gazillion questions. Boy, did they deliver! Perfect matching for our needs! We met Alen, our guide and he was smiling ear to ear and welcoming! He was an outstanding guide. Alen's knowledge of animals, history, terrain, culture is unmatched. He has a great sense of humor and made our 4 day safari beyond our expectations. We saw 4 National Parks and a Conservation Area. The entire safari was extraordinary! Each day got better and better. We saw ALL the animals soooooo close! Life long memories were made! I highly recommend Nyange Adventures Safari! They handled all food,transport, and hotel arrangements. We just showed up for the food and adventure! We even had a picnic in the park surrounded by ZEBRAS! 🤩😍🥰Part 2- After our safari, we completed the 9 day Northern Route Kilimanjaro Summit trek! Our guides were Fredie and Florenece. Our crew was INCREDIBLE!!!! Again Nyange Adventures surpassed our expectations! Freddie was serious and quite. Very knowledgeable and was a great coach and pacer. Florence had a great sense of humor and answered my billion questions. Recommed asking for them as your guides. Remember to listen to their guidance, if you follow what they say, they will get you to the top! They were a great balanced team. It took a crew of 11 people to get us to the top! Oscar was our stomach engineer aka chef. He worked miracles. The food was delicious! I was amazed each meal at the delicious taste, quality, and quantity of food! Mussa was our camp manager. He ensured our tents, bags, sleep mats and entire camp were set up each day before we arrived. Big Freddie ensured the portable toilets were ready, clean, and working. Jamoo was our amazing waiter. He always had a smile, answered our questions and made sure we had water and snacks for our trek. Our porters included: Saidi, Simba, Athuman, Godlove, Lukule, Denis and Yohana! Each were kind, smiling, positive and soooooo strong and fast!! An incredible crew! This amazing crew worked so well together and made a positively delightful team! After our trek, we were invited to a tour of the farm, where all our food during the trek was organically grown. They held a bon fire, with amazing food and live music. Then they presented us with Kilimanjaro completion certificates and we had a dance party. The owner Praise, and his wife were amazing hosts, that were so welcoming and kind. Again, I cannot recommend Nyange Adventures enough for your safari and trekking Adventures! Best tour and trek I have ever taken. They have now set the bar high!
Hamza M
2022-10-17
Incredible Safari with the best staff !
Incredible trip with Nyandge Adventures. I’ve traveled to more than 35+ countries and this Safari will be the best experience ever. Thanks for the professional services from the first email contact to the the drop off to the Airport. If you’re looking for a professional agency please don’t hesitate one second to go for their services.Special thanks to Amina ( Sales Team) and Rodger (our very friendly guide) for their availability, kindness and services. Hakuna Matata 💚
