Trekking

Kilimanjaro and Meru Combo

Tanzania · Arusha Highlands

East Africa's best two-peak commercial combo.

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Route overview

The standard multi-day route on Mount Meru from the Arusha side.

Why travellers choose this trip

A combined Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro programme for climbers who want stronger acclimatisation and more summit value.

- Combine Meru and Kilimanjaro - Improve acclimatisation - Turn Tanzania into a fuller mountain trip

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Route stages

Stage 1

Arusha National Park summit route

Arusha to Arusha

Distance: 45 km
Ascent: 3,200M
Time: 31h

The standard summit itinerary typically staged from Arusha.

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Route snapshot

Days4 days

Distance32 km

Total climb2,600M

High point4,566M

Route typeTraverse

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Mountain collections

Mountain Ranges 22

Northern Tanzania Volcanoes Peaks

Northern Tanzania summit region anchored by Kilimanjaro, Meru, and park-backed volcanic objectives.

Highest Mountains by Country 196

Highest Mountains by Country

The highest mountain in each country.

Mountains by Elevation 189

4000-4999m Peaks

Peaks from 4000 to 4999 metres.

Mountains by Elevation 32

5000-5999m Peaks

Peaks from 5000 to 5999 metres.

Route Mountain Groups 2

Kilimanjaro Cluster

Peaks and add-ons that fit northern Tanzania summit itineraries.

Popular Trekking Circuits 2

Meru Add-on Circuit

Northern Tanzania mountain itinerary combining Meru with Kilimanjaro trips.