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Experience the thrill of hiking through pristine wilderness. Hikers often overlooked Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest peak, as mountaineers focus on MtKilimanjaro. As a great trekking experience in the wild and a warm-up for Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru towers over Arusha National Park. Trekking Mount Meru is a real adventure. These slopes of a dormant (yet active – the last eruption took place in 1910) volcano provide breathtaking beautiful views and fascinating wildlife. Its first eruption exploded its eastern side about 500,000 years ago, resulting in its peculiar appearance. Mt Meru has one of the deepest craters – over 1,500 meters deep.

Mount Meru is a must-add to your list of Tanzania adventures. Because of its closeness to Kilimanjaro, making it is a secondary hiking destination or warm-up exercise. Many hikers but ignore it entirely. For us, at Snow Peak Adventure and Safari, hiking Mount Meru Trekking Tanzania is an adventure because:

Stunning scenery:

The scenery on Mount Meru is truly breathtaking. It is interesting trek to the top of Socialist Peak (4,656 m/15,980 ft). It offers diverse landscapes and unbelievable vistas for wildlife photography. From Mt Meru’s summit, visitors enjoy breathtaking views of valleys, forests, and meadows covered in lush vegetation. A grand view of Kilimanjaro approaching in the distance will capture the attention of even the most seasoned travelers.

Rich wildlife:

Mount Meru, which lies in Arusha National Park, is one of the few mountains in the world that are still densely inhabited by wildlife. This wildlife roams freely on its slopes. Hikers will encounter a variety of animals, such as buffaloes, antelopes, monkeys, giraffes, and perhaps elephants, if you’re lucky. Instead have a check at our website to Climbing and Hiking Mount Meru to grab interesting offers.

No crowds:

Meru isn’t very popular among hikers yet. Kilimanjaro’s popular routes (Marangu and Machame) may experience “traffic jams” in the high season, but the Meru trails never experience this. For those who are seeking isolated, peaceful hiking in the wild, Meru is a brilliant choice.

Mount Meru hiking tour is affordable:

Compared to other hiking adventures, climbing Mt Meru is quite affordable. Using huts for overnight stays on Mt Meru eliminates the need for tents, reducing travel costs. Therefore, Meru can be an affordable alternative for those on tight budgets.

Excellent addition for the safari tour:

The country’s wildlife attracts most visitors to Tanzania. In Tanzania, animal viewing has constantly been ranked as the best. While flying halfway around the world surely justifies having more diverse experiences. If you want to experience the best of Tanzania, combining your safari with a climb of Meru may be a good idea.