Wildlife, mountain huts and a knife-edge summit ridge facing Kilimanjaro.
Mount Meru is a superb climb in its own right and the best possible acclimatisation for Kilimanjaro. An armed park ranger walks with every group because of the buffalo and elephants on the lower slopes. Climbers sleep in mountain huts.
Best time: June to October and December to February
Walk through open grassland and forest, often passing giraffe and buffalo.
Steep climb through forest; afternoon side trip to Little Meru (3,820 m).
Early start along the crater rim to Socialist Peak for sunrise, then descend.
Descend to the gate and transfer to Arusha.
No technical experience is needed, but you should be fit enough to walk for six to eight hours a day for several days. Regular hill walking in the months before is the best preparation.
Success depends mostly on the number of days on the mountain. That’s why we recommend seven to nine days and don’t offer five-day climbs. Your guide’s first priority is your safety, not the summit.
Tips are an important part of crew income. We send a clear guideline before your climb, based on the size of your crew and the number of days, and tips are shared openly among the whole team.
A deposit of 30% confirms your booking, and the balance is due 60 days before you arrive. We accept bank transfer, and card payments can be arranged. Full details are in our booking terms.
Our prices include park fees, accommodation, meals as listed, your guide and vehicle, and airport transfers. International flights, visas, travel insurance and tips are not included. Every proposal lists exactly what’s covered.
8 days
Our recommended route: quiet forest, the Shira Plateau and an excellent acclimatisation profile.
7 days
The 'whiskey route': varied, scenic and popular, with a good climb-high, sleep-low profile.
7 days
The gentle northern approach - drier, quieter and a good choice in the rainy months.
