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Team vor der Westwad des Kilimandscharo | © SummitClimb Tanzania - Felix Berg

Meru & Kilimanjaro - Summit Trekking

Climb Mount Meru & Kilimanjaro: Join our team in Tanzania for this beautiful adventurous experience:
✪ Two beautiful mountains in one tour
✪ Small Arusha Nationalpark safari included 
✪ Lemosho Route with Western Breach and Crater Camp
✪ Super value, experienced team: Kilimanjaro experts 

Facts

Country
Tanzania
Altitude
5895 m
Difficulty
Trip dates
01.08.2026 - 15.08.2026
Booking status
from €5,950.00
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Overview

 

Meru & Kilimanjaro: This thrilling two-week adventure offers an incredible mix of highlights: the stunning landscapes of Mount Meru, a wildlife-filled safari in Arusha National Park, and a breathtaking ascent of Kilimanjaro via the challenging Western Breach, with the option to camp at the crater. This carefully designed program ensures excellent acclimatization, giving you an almost 100% chance of reaching Africa’s highest summit, Uhuru Peak.

The trek to the top of Africa is more than just a climb - it's an unforgettable experience blending natural beauty, adventure, and camaraderie. With a strong focus on safety, expert guidance, and teamwork, this 14-day journey in Tanzania promises memories to last a lifetime. Perfect for those seeking a unique and rewarding Kilimanjaro ascent.

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Itinerary Meru & Kilimanjaro - Summit Trekking

Meru & Kilimanjaro: our journey takes you through beautifully preserved wild nature. At Mount Meru we climb with a ranger through forests rich in animals. After the climb, we relax during a small safari in Arusha National Park. We continue with the ascent of the highest mountain of Africa and our special highlight: the Lemosho Route with summit ascent from the west and descent to the southeast shows many facets of Kilimanjaro, the Western Beach and the Crater Camp.
Safari im Arusha Nationalpark, Meru Besteigung und Kilimandscharo | © SummitClimb Tanzania Felix Berg
Safari in Arusha National Park with Mount Meru as a backdrop, offers a great rest day before tackling Kilimanjaro.

Mount Meru - 4,562 m (14,968 feet)

Mount Meru, officially standing at 4,562.13 meters (14,968 feet)—sometimes cited as 4,630 meters (15,190 feet) or 4,566 meters (14,980 feet)—is the third-highest mountain in Tanzania and the twelfth-highest in Africa. It is also known as the Socialist Peak, a relic from Tanzania’s socialist era under Julius Nyerere.

Climbing Mount Meru requires no advanced technical skills but is more challenging than the comparatively easier trekking routes on Kilimanjaro (such as Marangu, Rongai, or Machame), making it an excellent complement to our ascent via the more demanding Western Breach. The trek passes through moorlands, forests, and heathlands, leading to the barren summit region. Its diverse and often wildlife-rich trails are highly popular among climbers and hikers in East Africa.

The only established route ascends via two mountain huts: Miriakamba Hut (2,514 m / 8,248 ft) and Saddle Hut (3,500 m / 11,483 ft), leading to the Meru Saddle and onward to the summit. With clear skies, climbers are rewarded with stunning views of Kilimanjaro during the ascent.

Arusha Safari: After summiting Mount Meru, a day of rest is planned. The surrounding Arusha National Park—which includes Mount Meru—spans 137 km² and is home to giraffes, rhinos, buffalos, warthogs, black-and-white colobus monkeys, antelopes, and numerous bird species.


Blick auf den Kilimandscharo entlang der Lemosho Route, Shira Plateau - Bergsteiger im Aufstieg | © SummitClimb Tansania (c) Felix Berg
Ascending the upper section of the Lemosho Route, Kilimanjaro West.

Kilimanjaro – our way to the top

A perfect combination is Mount Meru paired with the Lemosho Route on Kilimanjaro. Starting from the western side of the mountain, this route takes you through some of its most beautiful forests. The trek begins right from our lodge in Arusha National Park. If conditions allow, we will traverse Kilimanjaro: ascending via the Western Breach (accessed through the Lemosho or Umbwe Route) and descending via Barafu Camp and the Mweka Route.

The ascent through the Western Breach offers a unique opportunity to climb Kilimanjaro from a remote, rarely traveled side, adding a touch of adventure to the west-to-southeast traverse. With proper acclimatization, we even offer the option of spending the night at the crater rim (depending on your condition). From savannahs and rainforests to rugged alpine landscapes and Africa's highest glaciers, the trails provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience, hopefully culminating in breathtaking views of the vast African plains from the summit.

Itinerary Mt. Meru & Kilimanjaro (15 Days)

Planned Itinerary

You are prepared and ready to fly to Tanzania.

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and transfer to the hotel. Full day to relax at the hotel, for sightseeing or last purchases (snacks, batteries, etc.). In the evening the group and the expedition leader meet for dinner together. Overnight stay in ***hotel with breakfast.

A hike along a river, past herds of buffalo and giraffes, brings us to the beautiful acacia forest at the foot of the mountain. Along the way we see Maio Falls, the "Arched Fig Tree" and reach the Miriakamba Hut (2500m).

Ascent: approx. 1000m, 3-4 hours.

The forestation thins out during the ascent, from dense jungle to scrubland, as we initially climb steeply over wooden steps, then reach the "Mgongo wa Tembo" (Elephant Ridge) at about 3200m and finally the Saddle Hut (3550m).

Ascent: about 1050m, 3-4 hours.

we set off Early in the morning and hike through bush land to Rhinopoint (3820m), where the trail becomes more exposed and technical. We reach the summit of Mount Meru, the Socialist Peak (4562m) via the north ridge. The guide will plan the start of the tour so that we can enjoy the sunrise on the summit ridge. The magnificent views of Kilimanjaro, across the vast savannah and into the volcanic crater of Mount Meru reward all the efforts of the ascent, about 5-6 hours to the summit. After the summit we descend to Miriakamba Hut (2500m). A short descent from the Miriakamba Hut along an alternative route leads us past a beautiful waterfall to the pick-up point, about 4-6 hours descent. We then drive to the lodge to relax for the rest of the day. Lodge: Overnight/full board.

Ascent: approx. 1050m, 5-6h / Descent: approx. 2100m, 4-5h.

A short descent from the Miriakamba Hut along an alternative route leads us past a beautiful waterfall to the pick-up point. We then drive to the lodge to relax for the rest of the day. Lodge: Overnight/full board.

Descent: approx. 1000m, 2-3h.

Today we have a whole day to explore the Arusha National Park. We go on an early morning game drive to see antelopes, buffalos, giraffes, the diverse bird species and other wildlife. With a bit of luck we will see elephants, which often hide in the forest in this park. The Ngurdoto Crater offers a great view of an old caldera, which is now sheltered by animals. In the evening we drive back to the beautifully situated lodge, bed and breakfast / full board.

We drive to the Londorossi Gate (2250m). The drive over a mostly very bumpy road brings us to the gate, where we are registered and our trekking begins. We hike through dense rainforest, where we might see wild animals such as elephants and buffalo, and soon reach the Lemosho lowlands. Our destination is the Forest Camp at 2750 m.

Ascent: 500m, 7 km, 3 - 4 hours.

We leave the woods and take steeper and steeper paths into heath and moorland. After crossing the Shira ridge (3600 m) we reach Shira Camp 1, situated in a beautiful landscape at 3500 m. After a rest, we hike across the plateau to Shira Camp 2 (3850 m) with a view of Kibo, Shira and Mt Meru.

Ascent: 1100m, 10km, 5-6 hours.

If the Breach Wall is open for trekking, we ascend to the Lava Tower at the foot of the Breach Wall. The ascent leads from moorland meadows up to a scree and stone landscape. The camp lies behind an old, long extinct Lava Tower (approx. 4600m).

Ascent: 800m, 8km, 3-4 hours.

Ascent via the Western Breach: Light boulder terrain and gravel slopes lead us to the crater rim of Kilimanjaro at 5650m altitude, where we set up our unique camp (at the crater) and spend the night. The prerequisite for this is that the National Park has the route open (usually possible with a special permit) and that the participants are well acclimatized. Participants with lack of acclimatization can climb the summit on this day, then descend via the Mweka route to wait at the Millennium Camp (approx. 4000m). The route via the Western Breach is exposed to rockfall in some places (due to melting glaciers), so a helmet is recommended for the ascent. The ascent has some small climbing passages (easy block terrain up to UIAA1), but you don't need any technical skills like roping up and belaying.

Ascent: 950m, 4-5 hours. 

The summit day from Crater Camp is very short. We can either take a steep trail directly up to Uhuru Peak (5895m) or cross the plateau and then take the standard hiking trail from Stella Point to the summit (about 1-2 hours to the summit). With an early ascent we have best chances for a good view over the savannahs of Africa - at sunrise we plan to be at the summit.  On this day, there are several possibilities to explore the crater: to the home glacier, to the Reusch crater, the Kibo Plateau. Afterwards, we descend southeast via the Mweka Route to Barafu Camp, then on to Millennium Camp (approx. 4000m).

Ascent: 250m, 1-2 hours, descent: 2000m, 15km, 3-5 hours.

Despite the long descent there is still time to admire and photograph the landscape and plants. Back at the Mweka Gate we sign out the control book. It is time to say goodbye to guides and porters and - provided you are satisfied - to show your appreciation for guidance, care and support with a tip. Afterwards we drive to the hotel, where we can relax. The summit success will be rewarded with a certificate of the National Park. Final dinner and overnight stay in Moshi.

Descent: 2000m, 15km, 3-5 hours.

From Kilimanjaro International Airpoirt (JRO) flight home or onward journey in Tanzania. Possible options: beaches of Zanzibar or safari.

Prepare

This trip with a pinch more adventure is suitable for experienced hikers to get to Kilimanjaro. On Mount Meru, we get perfectly acclimatized for the next higher challenge. On the rest day, there is a short safari to loosen things up. The summit days on both mountains are exciting and easy to manage with our support.

Training & Altitude

Training: We recommend regular physical activity (endurance sports) at least 2-3 times a week to prepare for this tour. Hikes in pathless terrain, easy block climbing.

Altitude: It takes time to adapt to the altitude. This cannot be trained. The altitude profile of our route with ascent of Mount Meru supports your acclimatization, a great advantage for the ascent of the Western Breach Wall trekking route.

Temperatures & climate

At night it usually stays in the -5°C to -10°C range in the summit area and during the day it can reach around 0°C. However, you are more sensitive to the cold at high altitudes and should be well-equipped accordingly.

Personal gear

For participation in the SummitClimb Meru & Kilimanjaro trekking every participant needs the personal equipment recommended by us.

Rental: We run a rental service in Moshi, where high-quality equipment can be rented (sleeping bags and warm insulation jackets). We can provide crampons for Western Breach from our office in Nairobi, Kenya. Please inquire in time!
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Important information about this expedition

Reisehinweise zu Tansania

DE - Auswärtiges Amt: Weitere Informationen: Reisehinweise Tansania

AT - Außenministerium: Weitere Informationen: Info zu Tansania

Participation requirements

Requirements: Although the Kilimanjaro is almost 6,000 meters high, you don't need any mountaineering skills to climb it. An average physical condition and a strong will are sufficient to reach the summit. Daily stages are a maximum of 6-8 hours for this program, but the ascent is steep and good fitness is a prerequisite for the crossing.

 

 

Skills trekking
Stamina / Endurance
  • Technical requirements

    The summit stages on Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro (Western Breach) have some exposed sections (UIAA difficulty level I/II). These can be particularly tricky in wet or icy conditions. You should have experience in hiking in pathless terrain.

     

  • Zelte in der Nacht auf dem Shira Platau (Lemosho Route, Kilimanjaro) | © SummitClimb Tansania (c) Felix Berg

    Kondition und Komfort

    Good general fitness is sufficient for the Meru ascent and the Kilimanjaro crossing. You only need to carry a light day pack. In this program, the daily stages are at a leisurely pace:

    • mostly under 6 hours
    • only on the Meru summit walk summit day and through the Western Breach approx. 8-10 hours
Team am Gipfel des Kilimandscharo (5895m) | © SummitClimb Tanzania Felix Berg
Team on Kilimanjaro Summit – 100% On Top!

Testimonials

SMeru & Kilimanjaro: we have been regularly at Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro since 2006, constantly improving our program and training our staff. The summit of Kilimanjaro has been reached by an average of 95% of our participants on this tour. The previous acclimatisation at Mount Meru is an excellent preparation to reach the summit via the more demanding Western Breach Route.

Westwand des Kilimandscharo im Abendlicht | © SummitClimb Tanzania Felix Berg
  • Hat mir alles super gefallen! Ich verstand mich auch sehr gut mit Julian, er ist sehr kompetent und wusste viel interessantes zu erzählen. Die Erlebnisse mit der schönen Natur am Mount Meru und der Kratertour am Kilimanjaro waren einmalig, das Bergsteigen sehr abwechslungsreich und interessant.
    Pirmin aus Egolzwil, CH, 05.04.2011
  • Die Planung und insbesondere die professionelle Durchführung des Trekkings am Mt.Meru und Mt.Kilimanjaro haben einen ganz wesentlichen Beitrag zum positiven Gelingen für alle beigetragen. Durch Julians umsichtige Art und seinen großen Erfahrungsschatz mit Berg, Menschen und Materie ist mein Vertrauen in unser Unternehmen sehr schnell gewachsen. Sehr gut gefallen hat mir die gute und vertrauensvolle Zusammenarbeit mit unserer Agentur, unserem Guid... read more
    Ursula L. aus DE, 06.09.2014
  • Auch wenn ich den Gipfel nicht erreicht habe, so hat mir die ganze Tour doch sehr gut gefallen und ich kann es weiter empfehlen! ... Warum mir trotz guter Vorbereitung die Kraft gefehlt hat, weiß ich nicht, vlt war es auch eine Kopfsache nachdem ich wußte, ich muss nochmal 6 - 8 Std Bergauf gehen.............. aber ich habe die Wanderung zum Millenium Camp als Ausgleich genossen. Feedback, was du beser machen kannst???? Hmmm, das einzige, was mir... read more
    Uschi L., Erbach (DE), 02.03.2014
  • Hallo Felix! - Vielen Dank für die gute Führung und wunderbaren Erlebnisse bei unsrem Trekking. Sogar das Wetter hat optimal gepaßt. Ich habe zwar nicht viel Erfahrung, aber ich wüßte nicht, was besser hätte sein können. ... Ich selbst bin, glaube ich noch nicht wirklich zuhause, zu groß waren die Eindrücke. Vielen Dank auch an alle anderen Teilnehmer, ich fand wir waren eine tolle Gruppe.
    Renate Egger, Österreich, 06.03.2014
  • Hallo Felix, Wir haben eine fantastische Zeit am Berg und auf Safari gehabt und werden noch lange von diesen Erlebnissen zehren (auch wenn einige unserer Körperteile sich kurz nach der Heimkehr doch noch gemeldet haben)
    Harald und Ulrike H. aus Deutschland, 10.03.2014
  • Eine tolle Kombination, wirklich durchdacht. Yitzhack und Felix, ihr seid ein tolles Team und wir eine tolle Truppe. Es war eine sehr eindrückliche Zeit in Tanzania, nach dem heftigen Gewitter am Meru die frisch verschneite Western Beach zu besteigen… Ich komme sicher wieder mit Euch auf Tour.
    Günter aus Deutschland, 20.04.2014
  • Die Abholung am Flughafen hat super geklappt. Wir hatten Verspätung und die Einreise hat ewig gedauert, unser Chauffeur hat jedoch geduldig auf uns gewartet. Der Empfang in der Hatari Lodge war super, wir haben uns sehr willkommen geführt.... Die Betreuung der Guides und Träger war super. Für uns war alles fast zu luxuriös. Wir hätten nicht damit gerechnet, dass man uns Stühle und einen Tisch sowie eine Toilette auf den Kilimanjaro trägt - genoss... read more
    Damaris und Christian, Schweiz, 24.10.2016
  • Dir und den "Summits" auch noch alles Gute für 2018, wenn es auch schon etwas dafür spät ist. Unsere Touren in 2017 waren super. Stephanie und ich waren natürlich froh, dass es dieses Mal mit dem Kili geklappt hat, das Wetter hat sein Übriges getan. Die Tour in Verbindung mit dem Mt. Meru war sehr schön und von der Akklimatisation sehr gut. Die Route zum Kili über die Western Breach hat uns noch besser gefallen als die Rongai-Route. Organ... read more
    Kirsten Scharmann, Deutschland, 20.01.2018
  • Für mich war die Tour ein großes Erlebnis, wunderbar, aber auch sau anstrengend. Ich war vorher nur beim Skifahren mit der Gondel auf dem kleinen Matterhorn, ca. 3.800m, d.h. noch nie vorher über 4.000m. Schon der Mt. Meru war eine Herausforderung, für mich kein reines 'Warm-up'. Den dann geschafft zu haben, hat mir schon viel Selbstsicherheit für den Kili gegeben. Die Kili-Tour dann über Lemosho und vor allem Western Breach war hart, v... read more
    Andy Post, Regensburg, 12.09.2018
  • Diesen "Ausflug" kann ich mit 2 Superlativen beschreiben. Es war das schönste aber auch anstrengendste Erlebnis meines Lebens. ... ohne die Unterstützung von Yitzhak und des Teams wäre ich wohl nicht weitergegangen. ... Die Belohnung folgte auf dem Gipfel. Ein emotionaler Moment, schwer mit Worten zu beschreiben, dafür aber unvergesslich. Ich habe einiges über mich gelernt. Danke dafür. Yitzhak und sein Team haben ein sehr professionell... read more
    G. Sampere, Deutschland, 01.11.2018
  • Unsere Guides waren perfekt. Sowohl am Mount Meru als auch dann am Mount Kilimanjaro (Michael und Frank). Sie waren sehr aufmerksam und gingen ein perfektes Tempo. Die Zelte waren gut und unser Koch super. Der Koch und Andrew unser Waiter haben uns über die gesamte Tour bestens versorgt. Leider konnten wir die "Mengen", die für uns vorgesehen waren gar nicht aufbrauchen. Die gesamte Reise war genial, auch organisatorisch. Dass es in Afrik... read more
    Ulrich N. aus Deutschland, 18.05.2020
  • Jetzt sind es schon wieder über 2 Monate her, dass ich auf dem Dach von Afrika gestanden habe. Es war einfach nur toll. Ich habe immer noch gar keine Worte, für das was ich erlebt habe.Auch das ganze Team von Kilele war super. Vor allen Dingen Freddy, Nicholas und Rebecca. Es war super, dass ich alleine unterwegs war. So konnte ich immer mein eigenes Tempo gehen und Freddy hat das schnell gemerkt und ist voll und ganz auf mich eingegangen. Er me... read more
    Maria K. aus Bad Ragaz, 22.11.2022

Costs & Services

The full service participation is 'all inclusive' along with flight from Europe. We are your experts for mountains in East Africa and organise this trip for 2-7 participants with our most experienced local guides. From 8 (up to max. 14) participants our SummitClimb expedition leader will take over the leadership of the Meru & Kilimanjaro trekking group. Meru & Kilimanjaro: Karibu Sana - Welcome - on behalf of SummitClimb and our entire team in Tanzania. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us through the contact form, phone, or email. If our Meru & Kilimanjaro trip has convinced you, you can register online below.

Bergsteiger am Kilimandscharo Gipfel ind 2011 | © SummitClimb Felix Berg

Full Package

  • Organization and SummitClimb leadership:
    - Leadership by KiNaPa-certified mountain guide for groups of 2-7 participants
    - SummitClimb expedition leader starting from 8 participants - max. 12 participants
  • Airport Transfers from / to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
  • 3x overnight stays in Moshi in a ***hotel with breakfast (double room)
  • All transfers in bus and 4x4
  • All national park fees in Arushua National Park
  • Mount Meru Trekking Permit (3 days)
  • Overnight stays in huts at Mount Meru
  • One night lodge accommodation in Arusha National Park full board
  • Professional Safari Driver, 4x4-Landcruiser
  • All national park fees in Kilimanjaro National Park
  • Overnight stays at Kilimanjaro in 2-person tent
  • Group equipment: tents, kitchen tent and cook
  • All meals (breakfast, packed lunch and dinner) on the mountain
  • Water (filtered and boiled) on the mountain
  • Medical equipment and first aid kit
  • Local guides, KiNaPa-certified
  • Experienced cook and kitchen staff
  • Personal porter (up to 18 kg) per participant
Selected Trip: 
01.08.2026 - 15.08.2026
€6,250.00
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  • International flight
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fee Tanzania (US$ 50.- for citizens of  EU, US$ 100.- for US-citizens)
  • Snacks, alcoholic beverages, other personal expenses
  • Tips (approx. USD 300.-)
  • Personal equipment (rental equipment is possible, more information under Service).
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