The first part of the climb is a trek from the park gates to the first Miriakamba Hut camp. It goes through a lush forest where animals such as antelopes, colobuses, and buffaloes live.
A mandatory condition for climbing Meru is to be accompanied by an armed ranger. They not only know the habits of all animals but can also use their weapons to deter them.
In our 10 years of work in Tanzania, there hasn't been a single case of a wild animal attack during expeditions.