Affordable Mount Meru trekking: Essential Things for Climbing Mount Meru

Mount Meru is the second highest peak in Tanzania, with Mt. Kilimanjaro being the highest. On a clear day, you can see the mesmerizing beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro from Mount Meru. For many trekkers who want to summit Mount Kilimanjaro it can be a good choice to complete a trekking tour of Mount Meru to acclimatize to the altitude. 

Our Mount Meru Trekking Tour is trekking tours of three to four days. Are you planning a Mount Meru Trekking tour? If your answer is yes, we can help you get the best experience and the information here will be ideal for you. With the guidance on this page, you will be able to prepare for a fantastic Mount Meru trekking tour and be able to enjoy it even more. 

Basic Information 

When trekking a mountain, always remember to be totally honest about how you feel during the trek, as altitude sickness can be very serious. 
 Now no matter if you book with us or someone else you need an armed ranger and guides to trek Mount Meru both for guidance during the trek, but also for your safety because of the risk of altitude sickness, but also because of the wildlife on Mount Meu.

When it comes to the route, there is only one route to get to the summit. The route is equipped with huts, with simple beds. You will need sleeping bags for the beds, which we can supply. We suggest however you bring your own as ours have been used by others and you might not feel comfortable in them. We can also supply new sleeping bags for an extra cost.

There are unofficial routes up Mount Meru that are located on the northern and west side of the mountain, they are illegal routes and are highly dangerous to use, as the people/companies that may offer you these routes are working illegally and without paying taxes, park fees, and without any safety for you.

Extra Tip: An ideal time for trekking Mount Meru is the dry seasons that are between June to October or you have the option of December to February. You can treek the mountain at other times as well, but it will be more challenging and succeeding will be a lot harder.

The Momella Route 

The official route on Mount Meru is named Momella Route. The starting point for the route is on the eastern side of Mount Meru and ascends along the northern rim of the Crater to the Socialist peak. The time that it takes to ascend Mount Meru is set within an estimated time each day of the ascend, just changing a little depending on the group on the treek and if you are using 3, 4 or 5 days. The time spent to treek the mountain is important so that you will reach the summit safely. 

Guides and Porters 

For trekkers the importance of guides and the armed ranger is essential. The armed ranger will act as a safeguard and provide protection against mountain wildlife such as buffalos, baboons, leopards, and so on. The guides are there to lead you not just on the right path, but also keep you informed about the wildlife, and fauna together with the ranger, and to really enjoy the trek, you will enjoy having a few porters assisting you so you do not need to worry about carrying to much with you, but let them take out the hassle of carrying the heavy stuff.
 They are not a necessity, but are always included in our packages.   

Extra tip- Some operators will not include the guides or porters, but with Victoria Expeditions they are included in the packages, as well as the armed ranger.

Mount Meru Accommodation

On Mount Meru there are two sets of hut for you while you climb the mountain, one is Miriakamba Hut which is the first one you will be staying at, the second one is Saddle Hut. If you commence your trek in the peak season, you may experience a shortage of beds at the huts, it is therefore important to make early bookings to make sure there is space at the huts. 

Final verdicts 

If you wish to make a successful treek to the summit of Mount Meru, Victoria Expeditions Trekking packages of Mount Meru, will be a perfect choice and one of the greatest chances for a successful ascent of Mount Meru.