Mount Meru
Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located 70km /43miles western of Mt Kilimanjaro,in southeast Arusha city Tanzania..Much of its bulk was lost about 7800 years ago due to a summit collapse.Mount Meru recently had a minor eruption in1910.The several small cones and craters seen in the vicinity probably reflect numerous episodes of volcanic activity left with the caldera of 2.2 miles (3.5km)wide.
Mount Meru is the fifth highest point of Africa,and the topographic centerpiece of Arusha National Park.
The Momela route which starts at Momela gate on Eastern side of the mountain is used to climb Mount Meru .
Its fertile slopes rise above the surrounding Savanna and support a forest that hosts diverse Wildlife including nearly 400 species of birds .
Mount Meru is the fifth highest point of Africa,and the topographic centerpiece of Arusha National Park.
The Momela route which starts at Momela gate on Eastern side of the mountain is used to climb Mount Meru .
Its fertile slopes rise above the surrounding Savanna and support a forest that hosts diverse Wildlife including nearly 400 species of birds .
Mount Meru Key facts
- Is the second highest mount in Tanzania after Kilimanjaro(4566m/14968ft)
- Its visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day in distance
- Mount Meru offer client both adventure trekking experience and wildlife ( safaris) at same time.
- Wanderfull big fig tree with a hole in a middle
- Mount Meru has one of the deepest craters over 1500mts
- Mount Meru offers an excellent warm up exercise for Kilimanjaro
- Mount Meru has an amazing water falls
- Ascend and Descend via Momela Gate.
- Acommodations in Fixed Hut.
Mount Meru Climbing Itineraries
4 Days Mount Meru Climbing
3 Days Mount Meru Climbing
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