Join us on an exhilarating expedition through Arusha National Park, where every trail leads to new discoveries and encounters with the rich biodiversity that thrives within this protected sanctuary.

1. Arusha National
Park: A Diverse
Gem
Arusha National Park is a small, charming park in northeast Tanzania,
offering spectacular views of Mount Meru and a diverse array of
ecosystems, from lakes and waterfalls to volcanoes and tropical
rainforests.
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2. Unique Wildlife and Landscapes
Diverse Habitats
The park features a wide
range of landscapes,
including swamps,
rainforests, and volcanic
craters, attracting a variety
of animal and plant species.
Rare Colobus
Monkeys
Arusha National Park is the
only place in northern
Tanzania where you can
easily spot the black-and-
white colobus monkey.
Stunning Vistas
The park offers
breathtaking views of
Mount Kilimanjaro and the
Momella Lakes, which are
sometimes tinged pink with
thousands of flamingos.

3. Climbing Mount Meru
1 Montane Forests
The ascent of Mount Meru leads through wooded savannas and forests
before reaching the open alpine heath.
2 Spectacular Views
From the summit, climbers are rewarded with unparalleled views of Mount
Kilimanjaro and the surrounding landscapes.
3 Challenging Hike
The three-day trek to the crater's summit is a quieter and more challenging
alternative to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

4. Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto
Crater
1 Tranquil Beauty
The Momella Lakes, each with a
different hue of green or blue, offer a
peaceful and serene setting.
2 Diverse Waterfowl
The lakes support a rich selection of
resident and migrant waterfowl, as
well as shaggy waterbucks.
3 Ngurdoto Crater
The spectacular Ngurdoto Crater, with its steep rocky cliffs, encloses a wide marshy
floor dotted with buffalo and warthog.

5. Wildlife Viewing
Giraffes and
Zebras
Giraffes glide across the
grassy hills, between
grazing zebra herds, in
the park.
Elusive Predators
While elephants are
uncommon and lions are
absent, leopards and
spotted hyenas may be
spotted at dawn and
dusk.
Dik-dik Antelope
Pairs of wide-eyed dik-dik
dart into the scrubby
bush like overgrown
hares on spindly legs.

6. Birdwatching Opportunities
Silvery-cheeked
Hornbill
The park is home to the
striking silvery-cheeked
hornbill and thousands of
pink-hued flamingos.
Flamingos
The shallow lakes in the park
sometimes host large flocks
of vibrant pink flamingos.
Turacos and Trogons
The montane forests of the
park are inhabited by colorful
turacos and trogons.

7. A Convenient Location
Proximity to Arusha
Arusha National Park is
located near the city of
Arusha, the safari capital
of northern Tanzania.
Day Trip
Destination
The park is a popular
destination for day trip
visitors before embarking
on longer northern circuit
safaris.
Diverse
Experiences
The park offers a wide
range of activities, from
hiking and wildlife viewing
to birdwatching and scenic
exploration.

8. Park Information
Size 552 sq km (212 sq miles)
Best Climbing Season June to March (occasional rains in
November)
Best Views of Kilimanjaro December to March