Mount
Meru
Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located 70 kilometres (43 mi) west of Mount Kilimanjaro, just north of the city of Arusha. With a summit height of 4,566m / 14,980ft, its peak is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day. Mount Meru is the tenth-highest of the highest mountain peaks of Africa, and after Mount Kilimanjaro, is the second-highest mountain in Tanzania.
There is only one route up Mount Meru - The Momella route – which starts at Momella gate, some 15km from Ngongongare entrance gate to Arusha National Park.
Mount Meru is the topographic centerpiece of Arusha National Park. Its fertile slopes rise above the surrounding savanna and support a forest that hosts diverse wildlife, including nearly 400 species of birds, and also monkeys and leopards.
As with Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru is described as a ‘trekkers’ mountain (requiring no previous technical or trekking experience), and is open and receiving trekkers of all ages and abilities. Despite its summit being 1,329m lower than Mount kilimanjaro, the push to the summit should not be underestimated.
As regards the required abilities of trekkers, for some, the mental challenge of reaching the summit is tougher than the physical. Trekkers are advised not to underestimate this very important fundamental aspect when planning on attempting their trek.
This is where Mettle Adventures comes in conjunction with our partner company: Kilimanjaro Experts
