Arusha National Park

A stunning gem nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha National Park offers a compact yet incredibly diverse experience. Unlike the vast plains of the Serengeti, its landscape is a lush mosaic of crater lakes, montane forest, and alpine moorland, providing a beautiful and intimate safari away from the crowds.

Welcome to Arusha National Park

Wildlife viewing in Arusha National Park is good throughout the year but at its best in the Dry season, from June to October. The beautiful scenery is most impressive in the Wet season, from November to May, although March and April can be very wet and gray. The clear skies from December through to February give you the best views of Mounts Meru and Kilimanjaro.

  • Momella Lakes
    Canoe or drive past a series of seven shimmering alkaline lakes, each a different hue, hosting thousands of flamingos and other waterbirds.
  • Walking Safaris
    Experience the unique thrill of a guided walk through the montane forest, spotting giraffes, zebras, and colobus monkeys on foot.
  • Black-and-White Colobus Monkeys
    Witness large troops of these charismatic, long-haired monkeys with flowing white tails effortlessly leaping through the canopy.
  • Ngurdoto Crater
    Peer into the "Little Ngorongoro," a breathtaking emerald-green crater floor teeming with buffalo, warthogs, and baboons, viewed from the forested rim.
  • Mount Meru Ascent
    Tackle the lesser-climbed, spectacular volcano that dominates the park's skyline, often considered a prime acclimatization trek for Kilimanjaro.

Experience Tours of Arusha National Park

From $650 pp

Depart from Arusha to Lake natron. Enjoy the 2 Days Lake Natron Tour in Tanzania as you visit this home to 2 million of lesser flamingos, and the views along the road to get there…

From $330 pp

Despite the small size of Arusha National Park, common animals include giraffes, buffalos, zebras, warthogs, the black-and-white colobus monkeys, the blue monkeys, flamingos and more. African elephants and leopards are present, but rarely seen. The…

From $308 pp

Discover the wonders of Arusha National Park located just 45minutes from Arusha town. This park is a hidden gem nestled at the foothills of Mount Meru, Tanzania’s 2nd highest mountain. Despite its relatively small size,…

From $2983 pp

This 10-day safari allows you to experience both the bush and the beach. You will see the Big Five as well as other exciting animals. All this with the assistance of a tour operator based…

From $3713 pp

On this 9-day unique honeymoon safari and Zanzibar beach vacation, you will visit the major parks of the northern circuit. Go to Tarangire, which is famous for its giant baobab trees as well as the…

From $880 pp

A 3-day adventure to climb Mount Meru via the Momella Route, located in Arusha National Park. This trek offers stunning views of Kilimanjaro and the chance to encounter diverse wildlife. It is a shorter and…

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