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Mount Meru

Mt. Meru is the second highest mountain in Tanzania at 4,562 m (14,967 ft)and the fifth highest in Africa. The volcanic mountain is located within Arusha National Park and this prime location gives trekkers the opportunity to spot the various wildlife that inhabit the area.

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Arusha National Park topographic centerpiece

Mount Meru is the topographic centerpiece of Arusha National Park Its fertile slopes rises above the surrounding savanna and support a forest that hosts diversity of wildlife, including nearly 400 birds species.

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Reaching the Summit

The summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge, which provides stunning views of the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater. Weather permitting, Kilimanjaro can be seen to the east. There are two huts available to climbers on the mountain.

What you should know.

Climbing Mount Meru requires more technical climbing skills than the routes on Kilimanjaro. What Mount Meru lacks in is the heights. Also there’s only 1 route to climb Mount Meru, therefore there’s need to figure out which route suits you best.

Mount Meru key facts

Mount Meru’s most remarkable features is its distinct crater and caldera. The volcanic cone is heavily eroded by the past eruptions, creating a dramatic caldera of 3.5 kilometers in diameter. Within the caldera lies a small active volcanic cone, adding unique geological structure to the mountain.

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Rainforest Zone - Altitude: 1,800-2,800 meters

Dense, lush rainforest with a high humidity level. Home to a variety of plant and animal species.

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Heather-Moorland Zone - Altitude: 2,800-4,000 meters

Open, shrubby landscape dominated by heather and other hardy plants.

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Alpine Desert Zone - Altitude: 4,000-5,000 meters

A barren, rocky environment with sparse vegetation. The temperature is cold, and the air is dry.

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Summit Zone - Altitude: Above 5,000 meters

The summit zone is characterized by ice, snow, and glaciers. The temperature is extremely cold, and the air is thin.

baboons

Baboons

giraffe

Giraffes

Black and White Colobus monkeys (Colobus guereza) Arusha National Park, Tanzania, East Africa

White colobus

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Buffalos

Dry Season

This season is less Rain but occasional showers are possible. Mount Meru experiences a tropical climate. The weather is generally warm and humid, with average temperatures ranging from 15°C (59°F) at the base to 0°C (32°F) at the summit.
 

Wet Season

Heavy rainfall can be expected during these months. Winds can be strong, especially at higher altitudes. Strong windy sometimes can make temperatures feel colder than its actually are.

Dry Season

June-August / January-February

Wet Season

March-May and October-December

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