Join Africa Tour Radar your local tour operator in 2026-2027 to explore Mount Meru which is a dormant volcano and one of the main features of Arusha National Park in a 1-day group hike tour. Although it is not as high as Mount Kilimanjaro, Meru has its own character with steep slopes, green forests, open areas and a large volcanic crater. The mountain also supports a variety of wildlife including buffaloes, giraffes, elephants and different bird species found in the area. Its combination of mountain scenery, wildlife and volcanic features makes Mount Meru a popular choice for travellers visiting northern Tanzania.
The 1-day trip from Moshi is a good option for travellers who need to explore Mount Meru without spending several days on the mountain. The route takes you from the open areas of Arusha National Park into the green forest on the lower slopes of Mount Meru. Along the way enjoy views of the Momella Lakes and from some points see the Ash Cone inside the mount Meru large volcanic crater. The trip also gives you a chance to see some of the wildlife and natural scenery found around Mount Meru.
For the 2026–2027 season Africa Tour Radar offers a 1-day trip which is a good option for travellers who want to spend a day exploring Mount Meru and its natural surroundings while starting from Moshi. The trail can be steep in some places making it a useful physical challenge for those also planning to climb Kilimanjaro. As you move from the open grassland into the forest encounter numerous animals and birds along the way. The lower slopes are green and covered with forest while the higher parts are covered with more rocks. This mix of wildlife, forest and volcanic crater gives you a chance to see a different side of northern Tanzania in just one day.