Mount Meru
RangeEast African Rift
CountryTanzania
Elevation4,562 m
First Ascent1901 (Uhlig)
About Mount Meru
Often overlooked because of nearby Kilimanjaro but considered a more technically challenging climb. The narrow crater rim walk is one of the most exposed in Africa. Ash cone in the crater is active. Views of Kilimanjaro from the summit. Popular for acclimatization.
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