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Africa's 5th Highest Peak — A Challenging 4-Day Trek Through Forest & Alpine Desert
Mount Meru (4,566m) is Africa's fifth highest peak and one of Tanzania's best-kept secrets. Rising from the plains near Arusha inside Arusha National Park, Meru offers a challenging and spectacularly rewarding 4-day trek through montane forest, open moorland, and stark alpine desert to its dramatic summit crater rim.
Unlike the crowded Kilimanjaro routes, Meru sees far fewer trekkers, giving it a genuine wilderness feel. Colobus monkeys, buffalo, giraffe, and elephant can all be encountered on the lower slopes, and armed rangers accompany all trekkers for safety. Many climbers do Meru first as acclimatisation for Kilimanjaro.
From iconic wildlife encounters to unforgettable cultural experiences.
Rainforest zone dense with these primates
Common on mountain slopes and moorland
Spotted occasionally on the forest trails
Browsing at the rainforest fringe
Raptors soaring above the moorland
Unique alpine vegetation on the upper plateau
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The right time to visit depends on what you want to see. Here's your seasonal guide.
Jun–Feb (dry seasons) is best — Jun to Oct and Dec to Feb offer clear skies and stable trails. Avoid Mar–May (long rains). Meru can be climbed year-round by experienced trekkers.
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