Mount Meru

Do you want to climb Mount Meru? It doesn't matter whether you are climbing Mount Meru in preparation for big brother Kilimanjaro or you just want to tick the 5th highest peak of Africa of your list. Mount Meru in Tanzania is marvelous. Kilimanjaro is the popular guy in school but Mount Meru may well be way too cool for school. Mount Meru is a highly underrated mountain and if you want to climb a mountain in true African style, then you would be very happy climbing Mount Meru. In this blog post, we answer the most important questions for your Mount Meru climb. Also, we speak to Ërick who has climbed Meru a few times and gather some insights and tips from him When you climb Kilimanjaro, you are not going to see any large wildlife. This is something that people only realize when they are already on their way to the rainforest on the lower slopes of the Roof of Africa. There is no wildlife on or around Kilimanjaro. Sure, some monkeys and snakes, but you are not going to see giraffe, elephant or buffalo. That is a completely different story on Kili's little brother, Mount Meru. Your trek to Socialist Peak will be packed with wildlife. 

At Bookatrekking.com, we help people take on Africa’s highest mountain every single week. It’s what we do. We’ve stood on the summit ourselves, we’ve felt the thin air, and we know what it takes to get there. Whether you’re still dreaming about it or already planning your trek, we’re here to make sure you get the right information and the right support to make it happen. In the video below, we take you right onto the mountain and share what it’s really like to climb Kilimanjaro. This is a film we made to show the climb as it actually is—no filters, no blabla. And in this post, we’ll dive into some of the most interesting facts about the mountain—things that make it special, unique, and worth every step. From glaciers and volcanoes to wildlife and culture, this is what makes Kilimanjaro more than just a mountain.

One of the first things people ask us at Bookatrekking.com is: how hard is it to climb Kilimanjaro? Fair question. It’s Africa’s highest mountain, almost 6,000 meters above sea level, and for many, it’s their first time hiking at altitude. The good news? You don’t need ropes, technical gear or climbing experience. The challenge is real, but it’s more about endurance, altitude and mindset than physical strength. If you can walk for several days in a row and stay positive when things get tough, you’ve got what it takes. I’ve climbed Kilimanjaro facts myself, and I’ll be honest—it was hard for me. But that had everything to do with the way I did it. I accelerated the trek and skipped key acclimatisation time, which made the altitude hit harder than it needed to. Summit night was tough. I was cold, tired and moving slowly. But even then, I never felt unsupported. The guides, the pacing and the way the routes are structured are all designed to give you the best shot at reaching the top. In the video below, we show you what the climb is really like. And in this post, I’ll walk you through what makes Kilimanjaro hard, what makes it doable and how you can prepare for it.