Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru Trekking
Tanzania is home to some of the richest mountain habitats on earth, from towering volcanoes to lush and verdant forests home to a plethora of rare animals. Trekkers will be glad to know the trip doesn’t end once you summit Mount Kilimanjaro – there is so much more to see! We’ve made a list of some of the best mountain destinations in Tanzania, whether for day trips or multi-day hikes. Please note, as many of these mountains are located in protected national parks, we always recommend checking the latest park fees before you go.
For most trekkers reaching the summit is a pivotal lifetime achievement. Many of them put a great deal of thought into the decision to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. After all, it is a long trip to a remote country in Africa. Also, compared to other hiking trips all over the world, Mt Kilimanjaro adventures are more expensive. Together combined, all these things make it necessary to plan your trip carefully.
There are many things to consider while planning your Mount Kilimanjaro climb. Lack of information, and, consequently, failure to make proper preparations is the main reason why even young and fit trekkers sometimes fail to reach the summit. On the other hand, armed with the right information, climbers of all ages and physical fitness levels confidently make their way to the top
Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru Packages
5 Days Marangu Route
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Marangu route which is also known as the coca-cola route is the least expensive route to the summit. This is also the only route with the comforts of sleeping huts at every campsite with solar lights and comfortable beds.
7 Days Machame Route
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Nicknamed the “Whiskey” route because the route is popularized as somewhat difficult and more expensive than the Marangu route. This is one of the best routes to take, both in terms of acclimatization and cost.
4 Days - Mount Meru Climbing in Arusha
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Magnetized by Mt Kilimanjaro, the hikers often overlook Mt Meru, the second-highest peak of Tanzania. Towering over Arusha National Park, Mount Meru offers both an excellent warm-up exercise for Kilimanjaro, in addition to being a stunning trekking experience in the wild.
6 Days Rongai Route
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The Rongai Route is one of the easiest routes and the success rate is very high. The route starts on the north side of the mountain just south of the Kenyan border and is one of the least travelled routes.
8 Days Lemosho Route
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The Lemosho route is one of the best routes for acclimatization. The route is one of the few where groups may be accompanied on the first day by an armed ranger, as the forests around the Lemosho Glades are inhabited by wildlife.
5 Days - Mount Meru Climbing in Arusha
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Magnetized by Mt Kilimanjaro, the hikers often overlook Mt Meru, the second-highest peak of Tanzania. Towering over Arusha National Park, Mount Meru offers both an excellent warm-up exercise for Kilimanjaro, in addition to being a stunning trekking experience in the wild.
7 Days Umbwe Route
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The Umbwe Route is steeper and shorter than the Machame Route. Once at the Barranco Hut, you continue on with the other Machame hikers. Since it is very short, it is not recommended for people with little altitude experience.
9 Days Northern Circuit Route
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The Northern Circuit is the newest route up Kilimanjaro and also the longest. Because of its length, the Northern Circuit has the highest summit success rate. The route follows the same as the Lemosho Route for the first two days.