ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK

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Overview

Arusha National Park is a gem just outside the city, offering incredible diversity in a compact area. Within a single day, you can explore lush rainforest on the slopes of Mount Meru, open savannah dotted with giraffes and buffalo, and the sparkling Momella Lakes, home to flamingos and hippos. It’s the perfect short safari for travelers who want a taste of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes without long drives.

Pickup

A well-presented driver will be at hotel for pick up, heading out for a full‑day adventure in Arusha National Park.

Arusha National Park tour

Distance: 30 km / 19 mi from Arusha (approx. 45 minutes drive)

Excursion Time: Full‑day trip

Habitat: Rainforest / Savannah / Lakes

Description:

After breakfast, you drive to Arusha National Park. The day begins with a game drive across open savannah, where giraffes stride gracefully and buffalo graze. You may also spot zebras, warthogs, and monkeys. Later, you explore the lush rainforest on the slopes of Mount Meru, with towering fig trees and waterfalls. The park is also home to black‑and‑white colobus monkeys, often seen leaping through the canopy. By midday, you visit the Momella Lakes, a series of shallow alkaline lakes that attract flamingos, hippos, and countless waterbirds. The scenery is stunning, with Mount Meru rising above and Kilimanjaro visible on clear days. Depending on your preference, you can add a short walking safari or canoeing on the lakes for a closer experience with nature. After a picnic lunch, you continue your game drive before returning to Arusha in the late afternoon. The day ends with relaxation at your lodge or hotel.