Kilimanjaro & Mount Meru Tours
Take on Africa’s roof: Mount Kilimanjaro, the continent’s highest peak, with day hikes to its lower slopes and multi-day climbs to the summit, plus treks up neighbouring Mount Meru. Whether a gentle foothill walk or a bucket-list ascent, the mountains tower over Arusha.
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Kilimanjaro & Meru in Arusha — FAQ
Can you hike Kilimanjaro from Arusha?
Yes — Arusha and nearby Moshi are the base for Kilimanjaro; options range from a day hike to the lower slopes and Shira Plateau to multi-day climbs (5–9 days) to the 5,895-metre summit.
What is Mount Meru?
Mount Meru is Tanzania’s second-highest peak (4,566 m), near Arusha in Arusha National Park, climbed on a roughly 3–4 day trek and often used as acclimatisation for Kilimanjaro.
Do you need experience to hike Kilimanjaro?
A full Kilimanjaro summit climb needs fitness and acclimatisation but no technical skills; day hikes to the lower slopes suit most reasonably fit walkers, always with a licensed guide.