Arusha National Park Day Trip
Experience diverse wildlife and landscapes in Tanzania's most accessible national park, just 45 minutes from Arusha.
Overview
Arusha National Park is a hidden gem offering incredible diversity in a compact area. From the Momella Lakes to Mount Meru, enjoy game drives, walking safaris, and canoeing. Despite its small size, the park boasts rich wildlife including giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and the rare black-and-white colobus monkeys.
Highlights
- Game drive through diverse habitats
- Walking safari with armed ranger (optional)
- Canoeing on Momella Lakes (seasonal)
- Visit Ngurdoto Crater - "Little Ngorongoro"
- Spot giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs
- See black-and-white colobus monkeys
- Over 400 bird species including flamingos
- Stunning views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro
Itinerary
08:00 AM: Pick up from Arusha hotel
08:45 AM: Enter Arusha National Park
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Morning game drive
12:30 PM: Picnic lunch at scenic spot
01:30 PM: Afternoon activities (walking safari or canoeing)
03:30 PM: Final game drive
04:30 PM: Exit park and return to Arusha
05:30 PM: Arrive at hotel
Wildlife You May See
- Giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs
- Black and white colobus monkeys
- Blue monkeys and baboons
- Dik-diks, bushbucks, waterbucks
- Flamingos on Momella Lakes
- Over 400 bird species
Price Includes
- Professional safari guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Park entrance fees
- Picnic lunch
- Bottled water
- Binoculars
Detailed Itinerary
08:00 AM: Pick up from Arusha hotel
08:45 AM: Enter Arusha National Park through Momella Gate
09:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Morning game drive through diverse habitats - spot giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and the famous black-and-white colobus monkeys
12:30 PM: Picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint
01:30 PM: Optional walking safari with armed ranger (additional fee) OR continue game drive
03:30 PM: Visit Ngurdoto Crater viewpoint (mini-Ngorongoro)
04:30 PM: Exit park and return to Arusha
05:30 PM: Arrive at your hotel
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Professional safari guide/driver
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- All park entrance fees
- Picnic lunch box with drinks
- Bottled water throughout
- Binoculars for wildlife viewing
- All taxes and service fees
Not Included
- Walking safari (optional, extra $20)
- Canoeing on Momella Lakes (seasonal, extra)
- Tips for guide/driver
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses