Overview

Mount Meru rises to 4,566 m in Tanzania, within the the East African Rift of Africa. It was first climbed in 1901.

Highlights

• A volcano whose eruptions have shaped the surrounding landscape.
• Volcanic and lava terrain — craters, cinder cones and cooled flows.
• Low-to-medium altitude: below 5,000 m, with forest belts and clear seasons.

Key facts

• Elevation：4,566 m
• Location：Tanzania
• Continent：Africa
• Range：the East African Rift
• Coordinates：3°15′S 36°45′E
• First ascent：1901