Arusha National Park is a small, charming park in northeast Tanzania, offering spectacular views of Mount Meru and a diverse array of ecosystems, from lakes and waterfalls to volcanoes and tropical rainforests.
by Msangai Adventure
The park features a wide range of landscapes, including swamps, rainforests, and volcanic craters, attracting a variety of animal and plant species.
Arusha National Park is the only place in northern Tanzania where you can easily spot the black-andwhite colobus monkey.
The park offers breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the Momella Lakes, which are sometimes tinged pink with thousands of flamingos.
The ascent of Mount Meru leads through wooded savannas and forests before reaching the open alpine heath.
From the summit, climbers are rewarded with unparalleled views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding landscapes.
The three-day trek to the crater's summit is a quieter and more challenging alternative to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
The Momella Lakes, each with a different hue of green or blue, offer a peaceful and serene setting.
The lakes support a rich selection of resident and migrant waterfowl, as well as shaggy waterbucks.
The spectacular Ngurdoto Crater, with its steep rocky cliffs, encloses a wide marshy floor dotted with buffalo and warthog.
Giraffes and Zebras
Giraffes glide across the grassy hills, between grazing zebra herds, in the park.
While elephants are uncommon and lions are absent, leopards and spotted hyenas may be spotted at dawn and dusk.
Pairs of wide-eyed dik-dik
dart into the scrubby bush like overgrown hares on spindly legs.
The park is home to the striking silvery-cheeked hornbill and thousands of pink-hued flamingos.
The shallow lakes in the park sometimes host large flocks of vibrant pink flamingos.
The montane forests of the park are inhabited by colorful turacos and trogons.
Proximity to Arusha Arusha National Park is located near the city of Arusha, the safari capital of northern Tanzania.
The park is a popular destination for day trip visitors before embarking on longer northern circuit safaris.
The park offers a wide range of activities, from hiking and wildlife viewing to birdwatching and scenic exploration.
Best Climbing Season June to March (occasional rains in November) Best Views of Kilimanjaro December to March