As local guides, we love leading trekkers up Mount Meru because the climb feels like a wild walking safari mixed with a mountain expedition. The main route the Momella Route begins in the lower montane forests where you trek right alongside wild giraffes, Cape buffaloes, warthogs, and black-and white colobus monkeys under the safety of an armed park ranger. As you gain elevation, the trail winds past the iconic Fig Tree Arch, through giant heather forests, and up toward the saddle between Meru’s two peaks, offering intimate views of the crater floor and the towering ash cone below.
At Surface Safaris, we bring our parent company’s 20 year legacy of safety and operational excellence to every Mount Meru climb. Whether you are using Meru as the ultimate high altitude acclimatization trek before taking on Kilimanjaro or seeking a standalone 3 to 4 day mountain challenge, we provide certified guides, gourmet mountain catering, and high grade safety equipment. We manage every detail beneath the surface so you can focus entirely on conquering one of Africa’s most spectacular peaks.