Mount Meru (4,566 metres) is an active volcano situated 70 kilometres west of Mount Kilimanjaro. Though it is small in comparison with Kilimanjaro, Meru is equally spectacular, with slopes that rise up at incredibly steep angles. It is the second highest peak in Tanzania.
Mount Meru is the centerpiece of the often-underestimated Arusha National Park, and whilst Kilimanjaro is often shrouded in clouds, Meru is a common backdrop for the Arusha region.
Relatively few people climb Mount Meru. It takes 4 days to climb to the summit. It can be used as a pre-Kilimanjaro acclimatisation climb, but there is the risk that you then begin a Kilimanjaro climb being rather too tired. We think it is a worthy challenge in its own right for most people, and it is highly recommended for climbers interested spectacular views and wildlife as well as the challenge.