Overview
A day trip to Arusha National Park is perfect for travelers who want a short safari near Arusha. The park is famous for Mount Meru, giraffes, flamingos, forests, waterfalls, and canoe safaris on the Momella Lakes.
Unlike many parks in Tanzania, Arusha National Park also offers walking safaris with armed rangers, making it a unique wildlife experience.
Included/Exclude
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- Unlimited bottled drinking water during game viewing
- Unlimited game mileage
- Park entry fees and Crater fees (24hrs single entry)
- Professional English-Speaking Driver guide A Friendly, Experienced and Passionate Driver Guide expert at a wide variety of skills: Flora and Fauna, Tanzania’s cultural and natural history
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and after safari
- Tips
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees,etc)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Beverage in the accommodation you will be staying
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Early morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi. Short scenic drive to the park gate (about 45 minutes from Arusha).
Begin a morning game drive through forest and open plains.
Wildlife commonly seen: Giraffes, Zebras, Buffalo WarthogsBlue monkeys, Black-and-white colobus monkeys
You will also enjoy stunning views of Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest mountain.
Stop at the viewpoint overlooking Ngurdoto Crater, often called “Little Ngorongoro.”
Here you may see: Buffalo herds, Warthogs, Baboons, Bushbucks
The crater floor is a lush swamp surrounded by forest.
Enjoy lunch near the beautiful Momella Lakes.
Highlights: Flamingos along the lake shores, Water birds and hippos, Beautiful reflections of Mount Meru
One of the unique activities in Arusha National Park is a canoe safari on the Momella Lakes.
During the canoe trip you may see: Hippos from a safe distance, Water birds, Buffalo and giraffes along the shoreline
This activity takes about 1–1.5 hours.
Continue exploring the park’s forests and open grasslands.
Possible wildlife sightings: Dik-dik, Bushbuck, Hyrax, Leopards (rare but possible)
The park is also excellent for bird watching with over 400 bird species.
Drive back to your hotel.
Arrival time:
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Arusha: around 17:30
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Moshi: around 18:30
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