Trekking Tours in east-africa

Mt Meru and Kilimanjaro

Mt. Meru (4566m) is the smaller neighbour of Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano that thousands of years ago blew out from one side leaving a crescent crater wall which forms the basis of a spectacular ridge walk to the summit. Meru is normally overlooked by people ascending Kilimanjaro, but is an excellent acclimatisation walk for those who have the time to tackle both peaks.

There are few people around, but so much wildlife (buffalo, elephant, gazelle and waterbuck abound in the grasslands and forests of Meru National Park) that you will be escorted by an armed guide. The mountain is also well known for its high Hagiena Rose wood forests, aboral orchids and prolific Spanish moss draped over the branches like green hair.

The summit day takes you high out of the forest along a roller-coaster ridge walk towering over an inner conical cinder-cone, with spectacular views over to Kilimanjaro. Many even prefer Meru to its big brother! When you climb Kilimanjaro afterwards you will see Meru usually sitting in a pink sea of early morning cloud.

After a night in Arusha we set off for our Meru Peak Trek through lush forest and cross the Ngare Nanyuki river. We camp at Miriakamba hut (2541m). Then ascend steeply to Saddle hut (3500m). On our final day on the mountain we rise early to ensure a spectacular sunrise from the summit and then descend all the way down to Momella Gate.

The remainder of the tour is exactly the same as the Kilimanjaro Ascent tour described previously.

The Best Time to Visit Kilimanjaro
On these tailor made tours you can travel any day that you wish. The clearest and warmest conditions are December to February. It is also clear and dry, but cooler from July to September.

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