Mount Meru

Mount Meru is a stunning volcanic mountain located in Arusha National Park in northern Tanzania. Standing at 4,566 meters, it is the second-highest mountain in the country after Mount Kilimanjaro. The mountain offers beautiful scenery, diverse wildlife, and rewarding hiking experiences, with views of Kilimanjaro on clear days. Mount Meru is ideal for climbers seeking a less crowded trek and is also used as an excellent acclimatization climb before attempting Kilimanjaro.

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Here are clear and useful facts about Mount Meru:

  • Location: Northern Tanzania, within Arusha National Park

  • Height: 4,566 meters (14,980 feet)

  • Rank: Second-highest mountain in Tanzania after Mount Kilimanjaro

  • Type: Dormant stratovolcano

  • Last major eruption: About 8,000 years ago

  • Climbing duration: Usually 3–4 days

  • Difficulty: Moderate to challenging

  • Best climbing season: June to February (best weather: June–October & January–February)

  • Wildlife: Giraffes, buffaloes, warthogs, monkeys, and birds on lower slopes

  • Special feature: Offers spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days

  • Unique requirement: Climbers must be accompanied by an armed ranger due to wildlife presence

  • Purpose: Popular for acclimatization before climbing Kilimanjaro

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