Mount Meru
Mount Meru is one of Africa's most beautiful volcanoes and it is the second highest mountain in Tanzania. The mountain is located within Arusha National Park. This prime location gives climbers the opportunity to spot some of the birds and wildlife that inhabit the area. The ascend is quite steep but the route to the summit passes over streams, through parkland, forests, a giant heather and moorland. When climbing Mount Meru, the summit is reached by a narrow, barren ridge, which provides stunning views over the Ash Cone lying several thousand feet below in the crater. Weather permitting, Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen in the West. Mount Meru most recently had a minor eruption about a century ago. The several small cones and craters seen in the vicinity reflect numerous episodes of volcanic activity
Mount Meru is the topographic centerpiece of Arusha National Park. Its fertile slopes rise above the surrounding savannah and support a forest that hosts diverse wildlife, including nearly 400 species of birds, as well as monkeys and leopards.
The clearest and warmest conditions are from December to February however; this is also the dry season. During the months of June to September it might get colder but the vegetation is very green. The best time to climb Mount Meru is between October and February.
