Mount Meru Phase Arrival & Preparation Our team touched down in Tanzania full of anticipation, greeted by warm air and the towering presence of Mount Meru rising above Arusha. We settled into a beautiful hotel nestled beneath the mountain, the perfect base for our final expedition briefing. We covered the essentials — pacing, hydration, mindset, teamwork — all the foundations for a successful expedition. A last-minute packing session followed before everyone turned in early.

You'll need to go to the loo at some point on Kilimanjaro - so what's the score?

What kit do you need for a hike up Kilimanjaro?

So you're off to climb Kilimanjaro - what would be the top tips an experienced 4 x summiteer would give you? Read on... 1. Hydration...