Can I climb Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro independently?
You can not climb Kilimanjaro without the organization of a licensed company. There are strict rules regarding guides, porters and weight-limit for the luggage. You can arrange a trek to Mount Meru on your own. But booking with a company has many benefits: You don’t have to arrange the food yourself, porters will carry your supplies and you are in safe hands should anything happen. Even if you arrange it on your own, there are rules to be followed: An armed ranger must accompany you, and you are not allowed to carry more than 15kg.