Climb Meru

Yes, you need a Tanzanian visa to visit Tanzania, unless you're a national of one of the countries listed here. The cost of a 90-day Tanzanian visa is $50. US citizens, however, must purchase a year-long, multiple-entry visa for $100. We highly recommend obtaining a visa online before heading to Tanzania. While some nationalities can purchase a visa upon landing, these queues can be long and tiring. You can apply for an e-visa at www.immigration.go.tz. We recommend applying at least two weeks in advance of your trip.

Please note that in addition to a Tanzanian visa, you also need a passport that's valid for at least six months after your departure date.

There are no specific vaccine requirements for visitors to Tanzania. However, be aware that the Government of Tanzania does require proof of yellow fever vaccination upon arrival if you're travelling from a country with a risk of yellow fever.

You might also like to talk to your doctor about getting the following vaccinations (which are standard in developed countries) before travelling to Tanzania: Hepatitis A and B, typhoid, tetanus, polio, MMR and meningococcal meningitis.

As the situation with Covid-19 is an ever-changing one, please speak to us about this and we'll advise you on the Government of Tanzania's current coronavirus rules and regulations.

Mt Meru is a dormant volcano in northern Tanzania. It sits within the western end of Arusha National Park. It's also just 70 km west of the famous Mt Kilimanjaro.

Visitors to Meru fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), which is just outside of the city of Arusha, and only a 1.5 hour drive away.

When you climb Mt Meru, you stay in communal huts. There is no camping like on Mt Kilimanjaro.

There are two huts on Mt Meru:

Saddle Hut is your base camp for a summit attempt.

Yes, Tanzania is a reasonably safe country. And the northern region where we take clients on safari is especially safe. That said, we always advise using your common sense. We might also add that if you travel with a local who knows the in's and out's of the area and its wildlife and communities, then you know you're going to be really safe during your travels.

Please read more in How safe is Tanzania?