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Mount Meru

Tanzania · Arusha Highlands

Mount Meru is Tanzania's second mountain classic and a strong acclimatisation or standalone trek.

Mountain route map

Mapped approach and summit route lines from linked itineraries.

What to expect on this mountain

Mount Meru is Tanzania's second mountain classic and a strong acclimatisation or standalone trek.

Altitude, exposed crater-rim sections, and safari-park logistics shape the main operational risks.

Photos from Mount Meru

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Guided summit options for Mount Meru

These guided itineraries explicitly include a summit of Mount Meru.

Guided

Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple Guided

Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple Guided is the 11-day option for Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple. It is graded difficult and reaches about 5,895 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs.

Duration
11 days
Difficulty
Difficult
Distance
88 km
Total climb
7,600M

Support style: Guide-led Three Peaks itinerary with coordinated transfers

Guided

Mount Meru Guided Trek

The standard Meru itinerary, often sold either standalone or before Kilimanjaro.

Duration
4 days
Difficulty
Challenging
Distance
45 km
Total climb
3,200M

Support style: Guide-led hut-based trek

Nearby itineraries and route styles

These itineraries are relevant to the area and base logistics. Some do not include a summit of Mount Meru.

AllYear Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple - Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple Guided Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple Guided is the 11-day option for Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple. It is graded difficult and reaches about 5,895 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs. Includes Mount Meru summit Trip family: Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple Summer Mount Meru Trek - Mount Meru Guided Trek The standard Meru itinerary, often sold either standalone or before Kilimanjaro. Includes Mount Meru summit Trip family: Mount Meru Trek

Routes for Mount Meru and nearby objectives

Mount Meru Route

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

Difficulty
Challenging
Distance
32 km
Duration
4 days
High point
4,566M
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GPX tracks for map and navigation

GPX Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple Route 6 points in track geometry View route: tanzania-northern-peaks-triple-route GPX Mount Meru Route 2 points in track geometry View route: mount-meru-route

Summit trips

Adventure Tanzania Northern Peaks Triple The complete northern Tanzania mountain challenge. Adventure Mount Meru Trek The best acclimatisation peak in East Africa.