Mount Meru is an active but dormant volcano located to the north of Arusha in Tanzania. The mountain is only 70 km from Mount Kilimanjaro. Travel to Mount Meru in Tanzania for trekking and hiking. Mount Meru is the first sight one can see after visiting Arusha town. After Kilimanjaro, it is known as the second highest peak. The mountain has two peaks: Meru Summit which is the highest point, and Ash Cone, an additional peak inside the crater.
Mount Meru offers a rewarding climbing and trekking experience
The lower slopes of Mount Meru is where one can find parkland, grassland and rainforest. Spend your time by walking in the national park. Mount Meru is a stunning mountain to climb. It is standing at 4,566 m high. It is Tanzania second highest mountain. Many tour operators will collect you from the hotel and take you to Arusha National park. There is abundance of greenery and get spectacular views in Kilimanjaro. Arusha National Park has three campsites. One is a rest-house with few lodges. Travel to one of the attainable peak in the world that is located in North Tanzania. It is fifth highest peak of the world in Africa.
On a clear day , one can see Great rift Valley and Kitumbeini and Gelai volcanoes in the western part. While passing to Mount Meru, one can spot buffaloes and giraffes near the savannah. One can spot everlasting flowers in the alpine forests. The way up to the summit one can spot everlasting flowers in the alpine desert. There are four different bird species on Mount Meru. There are several animals that one can spot near the forest. Giraffe’s, white colobus monkey, buffaloes, elephants, and flamingoes can be seen in the Mount Meru
The formation of Mount Meru :
The formation of Mount Meru happened after the Great rift valley. The first person to climb Mount Meru is Dr. Fitz Jaeger in the year 1904. The Arusha National Park has three campsites. Mount Meru has huts for overnight stay. It is situated in Mirikamba and Saddle Hut. There’re 400 different species located on Mount Meru. There are lanner falcon, levaillant cuckoo and crowned eagle in the region.
Indulge in a travel expedition to the peak of Mount Meru in Tanzania. Take an expedition to the Momela route. The climb offers a spectacular view of Mont Kilimanjaro with view of wildlife. Travel to Arusha National park which has a dormant stratovolcano. Arusha National park is one hour drive from Arusha and Momela Gate. Mount Meru is a popular warm up trek area for Kilimanjaro climbers.
Travel to one of the finest destination in Tanzania. While traveling to Africa visit some of the peaks in the region. Indulge in trekking and hiking and visit some of the finest travel destination in Africa.
Take a safari to one of the highest mountain in Africa. Visit some of the thick forest covered area near the mountain side. Look over some of the plains in Africa. There are dazzling island surrounded by clouds. Mount Meru is a volcano that has a substantial crater rim.
Visit the scenic beauty amidst greenery and mountainous region.
Travel to the wild and forest area in Mount Meru located in Tanzania. They offers scenic beauty with clouds covering the mountainous hilly regions. The place is known for green meadows and scenic mountainous hills. Travel to Tanzania and visit the greenery region that offers scenic illustrations and views. Visit the area for camping and sightseeing. There are several unique species of birds and wildlife animals while witnessing the greenery in the region. Travel to Mount Meru in Tanzania which is a paradise of greenery.
