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