Overview

Arusha National Park covers about 137 km² and includes three unique landscapes: Mount Meru’s slopes, the Ngurdoto Crater, and the shimmering Momella Lakes. It is one of Tanzania’s most accessible yet underrated safari destinations.

Wildlife

• Giraffes, buffalo, zebras, bushbuck & waterbuck
• Black-and-white colobus & blue monkeys
• Hippos & crocodiles in Momella Lakes
• Over 400 bird species including flamingos & turacos
• Rare species like red duiker in forest zones

Activities

• Walking safaris with armed ranger guides
• Game drives through crater & lake regions
• Canoeing on Momella Lakes
• Birdwatching in forest & wetlands
• Mount Meru trekking (2–4 days)