About this experience
Mount Meru, situated east of the Great Rift Valley and about 40 km southwest of Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania's Arusha National Park, is considered an active volcano and is the country's second-highest mountain. It is also considered the fourth highest mountain in all of Africa by some (after Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, and the Rwenzoris - aka the Mountains of the Moon). 500,000+ years ago, Mount Meru erupted in a tremendous explosion that destroyed it's a cone shape and resulted in a horseshoe crater with the eastern side removed. The resulting mountain has its summit on the west side with its inner walls rising over 1,500m from the crater floor, making them among the tallest cliffs in Africa. In the past 100 years, eruptions have been reported as the Ash Cone continues to build inside the crater.
At a glance
- Duration: 96 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 96 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Arusha city, the national park and Mount Meru
Keep city time, a park outing and a mountain climb distinct when planning around Arusha.
What is included
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guides, Porters & Cook's Wages
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Professional, experienced, mountain guide, Porters and Cook
- 2 nights Lodge accommodation in Arusha before & After Meru Trek (Bed & Breakfast)
- Airport Transfer to and fro
- Fresh water for Drink & Hot Water for wash Daily
Not included
- Visas, Flights, Health and Travel Insurances
- Gratuities
- Items of personal Nature
- Alcohol and non alcoholic beverages
- Personal Trekking Gears (Available for rent at extra costs)
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- At Momela gate of Mount Meru National Park
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Intrepid Treks and Safaris
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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