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Arusha National Park

Tanzania's most diverse and accessible national parks.

Welcome to Arusha National Park, one of Tanzania’s most diverse and accessible national parks. Located just 35 kilometers from Arusha City, this beautiful park covers approximately 552 square kilometers and offers an incredible variety of landscapes, including lush montane forests, open grasslands, volcanic craters, sparkling lakes, and the towering slopes of Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest mountain.

Although smaller than many of Tanzania’s famous safari parks, Arusha National Park is packed with natural beauty and wildlife. It is the only park on the Northern Safari Circuit where visitors can enjoy guided walking safaris alongside traditional game drives. Whether you’re looking for wildlife encounters, breathtaking scenery, birdwatching, or a peaceful escape into nature, Arusha National Park delivers an unforgettable experience for every traveler.

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Wildlife Highlights

Arusha National Park is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife and is especially famous for its primates, giraffes, and abundant birdlife.

Discover Amazing Wildlife

🦒 Large populations of Masai giraffes
🐘 African elephants
🦓 Plains zebras
🦬 African buffaloes
🐒 Black-and-white colobus monkeys
🐵 Blue monkeys and vervet monkeys
🦌 Bushbucks, waterbucks, and dik-diks
🐗 Warthogs
🦛 Hippos around Momella Lakes
🐆 Leopards (occasionally spotted)
🦅 More than 400 bird species, including flamingos, crowned cranes, kingfishers, African fish eagles, herons, cormorants, hornbills, and numerous migratory birds

Things to Do

Things to Do

Experience a wide range of exciting activities that showcase the park’s unique landscapes and wildlife.

Safari Activities

🚙 Morning and afternoon game drives
🚶 Guided walking safaris with armed park rangers
🛶 Canoeing on Momella Lakes (seasonal)
🥾 Mount Meru trekking adventures
📷 Wildlife photography tours
🦜 Birdwatching excursions
🌅 Scenic viewpoints and picnic experiences
🌿 Explore Ngurdoto Crater
🏕️ Luxury lodge and tented camp stays
🌌 Stargazing beneath the African sky

Top Attractions

Mount Meru

Standing at 4,566 meters, Mount Meru is Tanzania’s second-highest mountain and one of Africa’s most rewarding trekking destinations. Its lush forests, waterfalls, and alpine landscapes provide stunning views and an excellent acclimatization climb before tackling Mount Kilimanjaro.

Ngurdoto Crater

Often called the “Little Ngorongoro,” Ngurdoto Crater features a lush swampy floor surrounded by forested crater walls. Visitors can admire spectacular panoramic views from designated viewpoints while spotting buffaloes, warthogs, monkeys, and numerous bird species.

Momella Lakes

The park’s seven alkaline lakes are famous for their changing colors and seasonal flocks of pink flamingos. These beautiful lakes also attract hippos, waterbirds, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife, making them a paradise for photographers and bird enthusiasts.

Black-and-White Colobus Monkeys

Arusha National Park is one of the best places in Tanzania to observe the rare and striking black-and-white colobus monkeys. They are commonly seen leaping gracefully through the forest canopy near the park entrance.

Tululusia Waterfall

Hidden within the park’s lush forest, Tululusia Waterfall is a peaceful destination reached during guided walking safaris. The scenic trail offers excellent opportunities to discover the park’s rich plant life and smaller wildlife.

Mount Meru Forest

The dense montane forest surrounding Mount Meru is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including monkeys, buffaloes, birds, and colorful vegetation. It provides one of the most scenic environments for nature walks in Tanzania.

Why Visit Arusha National Park?

  • One of the closest national parks to Arusha City and Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Home to the magnificent Mount Meru
  • The best destination in northern Tanzania for guided walking safaris
  • Spectacular Momella Lakes with seasonal flamingos
  • Excellent opportunities to see black-and-white colobus monkeys
  • Rich birdlife with more than 400 recorded bird species
  • Diverse landscapes including forests, lakes, grasslands, waterfalls, and volcanic craters
  • Perfect for day trips, family safaris, photographers, birdwatchers, and nature lovers
  • Easily combined with Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and Mount Kilimanjaro adventure

Book Your Arusha National park Safari Today and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Experience the wonder of Arusha National Park and immerse yourself in one of the world's greatest wildlife destinations.

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