Day Trip to Arusha National park

Main Info

Arusha National Park is one of Tanzania’s most diverse and scenic national parks, located at the foothills of Mount Meru. Despite being smaller compared to other northern circuit parks, it offers an incredible variety of landscapes including montane forests, open savannah, crater lakes, and alpine zones.

The park is home to wildlife such as giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, colobus monkeys, and a wide variety of bird species, making it a perfect destination for a short but rewarding safari experience. With Afronature Tours and Safaris, this day trip is ideal for travelers who want a quick wildlife adventure combined with breathtaking scenery, canoeing opportunities, and walking safari experiences.

Tour Highlights

• Scenic game drive through diverse landscapes of forests, lakes, and savannah
• Sightings of giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and colobus monkeys
• Beautiful views of Mount Meru and surrounding highlands
• Visit to the Momella Lakes with opportunities to see flamingos and water birds
• Optional walking safari for a closer wildlife experience
• Optional canoeing experience on the Momella Lakes (seasonal/arranged)

Itinerary

Arusha National Park Day Itinerary

Your day begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi, followed by a scenic drive toward Arusha National Park passing through rural landscapes and coffee plantations. Upon arrival, you will begin your guided game drive through the park’s varied ecosystems, where you may encounter giraffes grazing in open clearings, buffaloes resting in shaded areas, and playful colobus monkeys in the forest canopy. As you continue deeper into the park, you will reach the Momella Lakes, where flocks of flamingos and other water birds create a colorful natural display. Depending on your package, you may also enjoy a walking safari with an armed ranger or a canoeing experience on the lakes for a more immersive adventure. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot inside the park, giving you time to relax and enjoy the surroundings. In the afternoon, you will continue with a short game drive before exiting the park and returning to Arusha or Moshi, where you will be dropped off at your hotel in the evening.

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