Mount Meru is the second highest volcanic mountain in Tanzania after Kilimanjaro, trekking tours on Meru and Kilimanjaro are the major Tourism business in Arusha City. Location of Mount Meru Mount Meru is situated in the Tourism capital of Arusha Tanzania – East Africa. It stands 70 km west of Mt. Kilimanjaro, as you approaching Arusha town this is the first thing that your eye can possibly sight. Mount Meru Trekking in TanzaniaAt a height of 4,565 m (14,977 ft) above the see level in a very clear day this mountain is visible from Mt Kilimanjaro and it is the 9th or 10th highest Mountain in Africa. The cones and craters present today are probably reflecting to the last minor eruption in 1910 and other previous incidents of volcanic activities. Two peaks are present at Mount Meru, Meru Summit which is the highest point, another peak is inside the crater formed recently after the volcanic activity. On clear days from mount Meru you can view the Great Rift Valley and the volcanic mountain of Kitumbeini and Gelai appears on western side, on east part his majesty Mount Kilimanjaro with Kibo and Shira Plateau are clearly visible.