With its 4566m, Mount Meru is the fifth highest mountain on the African continent and the second highest in Tanzania. About 250,000 years ago, a massive volcanic explosion wiped out the entire eastern flank of the mountain and left it with the quaint and distinctive look it has today. Last eruption: 1910.
The ascent of Mount Meru passes through several areas of vegetation: the forest at the bottom gives way to a dense mountain rainforest which eventually turns into a bush.
Towards the top of the mountain, the vegetation is formed by moorland which is replaced by the wonderful alpine deserts.
As the flora changes, the fauna does the same: during the ascent, you will meet large mammals such as elephants and buffaloes, but you may also encounter leopards.
For this reason it is mandatory to be accompanied by an armed park ranger during the tour.
