Mount Meru
Mt. Meru is an active strato volcano located 70 kilometres from Arusha. Its 4,566 metres above sea level located in the shadow of Kilimanjaro. The mountain is home to over 400 species of birds and some animals which live in the grasslands, montane forest,giant heather and moorland, Scrub land and the alpine desert. The summit, Socialist Peak is 4566M” high
Animals in this park include: Buffaloes, Elephants, Giraffes and Leopards
What to do
- Bird watching
- Hiking
When to go
October-February, June-September
Access:
By Road: By road from Arusha it’s about 70kms