Tanzania is a hub for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts, particularly those who love mountain climbing. The country boasts several magnificent mountains such as Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, and Mount Meru, the fifth highest mountain in Africa. For anyone planning to scale these mountains, here are some useful pointers.

1. Mount Kilimanjaro: standing at an impressive 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) tall, is a dormant volcanic mountain located in Kilimanjaro National Park in northern Tanzania. Climbing Kilimanjaro is a challenging feat that can take between five to nine days depending on the route, but it doesn’t require any technical skills or equipment.
   
   
2. Mount Meru: on the other hand, is the fifth highest mountain in Africa, towering at 4,566 meters (14,980 feet) tall. It is located in Arusha National Park in northern Tanzania and offers a shorter and less grueling climb compared to Kilimanjaro, usually taking between two to four days.
   
   
3. Oldoinyo Lengai: is a unique active volcano situated in Tanzania, East Africa, within the volcanic system of the East African Rift. The mountain’s name means “Mountain of God” in the Maasai language, and it’s one of the few active carbonatite volcanoes in the world, with carbonatite lava that is cooler and more walkable than other types of lava.

To get the best climbing conditions, it’s advisable to plan your mountain climbing trip to Tanzania between June to October, which is the dry season. However, the peak season for climbing is from July to September, so booking in advance is essential if you’re planning to climb during this period.