Meru
Discover Meru
Meru is in the Southern Rift Valley region of Kenya. It is located on the north-eastern slopes of Mount Kenya massif. The town consists of two main parts: central Meru, and junction town, which grew in the north, around the junction of B6 and the road to Maua.
What to Experience in Meru
Taste of Meru...
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Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsAs this is a small town, you can walk to most places. Or if you prefer, there are motorbike taxis....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
As this is a small town, you can walk to most places. Or if you prefer, there are motorbike taxis.
Safety Information
Glimpses of Meru
a colorful bird standing in a pool of water
a bird perched on a tree branch with mountains in the background
a large bird standing on top of a dirt hill
Dog playing in tall grass
Dog relaxing in tall grass
a black and white photo of a mountain and clouds
The rolling grasslands of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya
Mt. Meru during sunset. Arusha, Tanzania
an empty road with a blue sky and white clouds
This is a beautiful view of Mt Shivling from its foothills, Tapovan Meadows. The image is captured during the Gaumukh Tapovan Trek. This trek starts from Gangotri town and later ends in the same town. It takes around 6 nights and 7 days of total time to complete this journey successfully. During this timeframe, you will already be hiking to an altitude of 14,150 feet covering around 46 kilometers in distance.
a colorful bird standing in a pool of water
a bird perched on a tree branch with mountains in the background
a large bird standing on top of a dirt hill