4 Days Trek On Mount Meru
> Enjoy an extra day in the stunning Mount Meru
> Discover the local wildlife, see giraffes, zebras, and potentially elephants
> Spend the night in Mountain Huts
> Enjoy spectacular views of the Meru Crater and the impressive Ash Cone
Enjoy a 4-day hike to the summit of Mt Meru through the forest, into the high altitude alpine desert, with stunning views of a dormant volcano. At 4,566 m Mt Meru is the fifth highest mountain on the African continent and the second highest in Tanzania. About 250,000 years ago, a massive volcanic eruption blew away the entire eastern flank of the mountain and left it with the distinctive appearance it has today. The mountain became well known mainly because it is only 70 km from Mount Kilimanjaro. Mt. Meru has become a popular “warm-up” trek for Kilimanjaro climbers.
Because Mt. Meru is located in Arusha National Park, hikers must climb with an armed ranger due to the wide range of wildlife living on the mountain. On the lower slopes of the mountain, hikers are more likely to see elephants, giraffes, and buffalo! As hikers continue their ascents, the trail follows the north rim of the volcano’s crater along a dramatic ridge line. Throughout the climb, hikers sleep in designated huts along the trail. Hikers reach the summit as the sun is rising and they will have spectacular views of Mt. Kilimanjaro and of the Mt. Meru Crater.