Mount Meru guides

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Pro guides who run trips here but have no reviews for Mount Meru yet.

• Bundi Travel

  ERTI 4.81 overall

  Based in Tanzania

• Altezza Travel

  ERTI 4.72 overall

  Based in Tanzania

• Aardvark Expeditions Limited

  ERTI 4.03 overall

  Based in Tanzania

• Afrikan Accent Adventures Ltd

  No ERTI yet

  Based in Kenya

About Mount Meru

Elevation

4,562 m (14,967 ft)

Country

Tanzania

Climbing history

Facts and information about climbing Mount Meru in Tanzania, Africa’s fifth-highest peak. Compare prices, dates, itineraries and difficulty. Read verified reviews.

Notable itineraries

Any trip to Mount Meru begins with a flight to either Moshi Airport (QSI) or Arusha Airport (ARK), both of which can be reached directly for Dar es Salaam. Most guides opt to meet at the airport before providing transport to the hotel. The start of the trek is approximately a 1-hour drive from Arusha and a 3-hour drive from Moshi. Your travel route will vary depending on the expedition you choose. Please refer to the individual guides expeditions for more information.

Weather and best time to go

Weather: Due to its elevation and microclimate, Mount Meru has a normally mild climate during the climbing season. Temperatures are usually cool to cold during the night and morning before rising significantly during the day. The climbing seasons coincide with the direst moments of the year. However, rain is not uncommon in November or late March., Best Time to Visit: January to March; June to October, Average Expedition Length 3 to 5 days

Currency

Tanzanian shilling (TZS)

Languages

Swahili, English

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Recommended gear for Mount Meru

Essentials picked for Kilimanjaro climbs and safaris. Recommended by our expert team.

• Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boot (Men's, Medium) (boots): View at Campmor
• Leki MCT Vario TA Trekking Poles (trekking poles): View at Campmor
• Black Diamond Spot Headlamp (headlamp): View at Black Diamond
• Osprey Talon 22 Backpack (daypack): View at Campmor
• Oakley Radar EV Path Prizm Polarized Sunglasses (sunglasses): View at Campmor
• Global Rescue membership (rescue and evacuation): View at Global Rescue

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Last updated 9 October 2026 (editorial review).

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Which guides run trips to Mount Meru?

Bundi Travel, Altezza Travel, Aardvark Expeditions Limited, Afrikan Accent Adventures Ltd.