Second only to the mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru looms above the city of Arusha Tanzania. Many people climb Mt. Meru to help with acclimatization for the long trek up Mt. Kilimanjaro. Although Meru is slightly smaller than Kilimanjaro, the hike entails the lush beauty of the forests, gentle streams and waterfalls, many animals on the open plains, challenging steep assent to the ridge, and magnificent view from the summit!