Climbing Mount Meru

Information about climbing Mount Meru in Tanzania and where to find Mount Meru climbing tours and trip reports.

About Climbing Mount Meru
Climbing Mount Meru is good prepartion and practice for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. It takes at least three days to climb Mount Meru because you need to allow time to acclimatize. Route begins at the Momella Gate on the east side of the mountain. There are huts along that way that sleep 24 to 48 epople but you need to find out in advance if there will be space for you. If not you will need to bring a tent.

Climbing Mount Meru by Gradon Hazenberg
Trip Report

Mount Meru Tours
You can book a trip up the mountain through the parks service or a more luxurious package trough a travel company that includes porters to carry your supplies. An armed guard will always accompany you to protect from wild animals.

Mount Meru Climbing Routes
There are two routes to the top of Mount Meru and it takes at least three days to do the climb.

See also
Other Activities in Tanzania
Tanzania Travel Guide
Africa Travel Guide