Tanzania Mount Meru Summit Ridge

At 4,566 metres, Mount Meru is Tanzania’s second-highest mountain and a spectacular dormant volcano. Its dramatic crater rim, steep cliffs and vast inner ash cone create an impressive landscape, with breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear mornings.

When flying a drone in Tanzania, you need to acquire a local agency to obtain a license / permit to actually fly. Sometimes, they provide you a drone.

When the sun is quite strong, try to edge it softly instead of getting weird flares into the frame.

Try different angles to see if you can include the summit cone or focus on adventure shots with the subjects.

The climb follows the Momella Route and usually takes 3–4 days, staying in mountain huts along the way. Summit day starts around midnight, following a steep and exposed crater ridge to Socialist Peak for sunrise.

An armed park ranger is required throughout the trek because of wildlife on the lower slopes.