Overview
Compact and often overlooked in favour of the bigger northern circuit parks, Arusha National Park packs remarkable variety into a small area: the alkaline Momella Lakes, regularly dotted with flamingos, sit beneath Mount Meru’s forested slopes, home to giraffe, buffalo and colobus monkey. It is one of the few parks in Tanzania where canoeing and walking safaris are routinely permitted, making it a genuinely different, more active day out.
Wildlife Highlights
Things to Do
- Game drives and guided walks
- Photography and storytelling
- Cultural encounters
- Pair with another Tanzania destination
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
A year-round destination โ the dry months give easier walking and canoeing conditions, while the wetter months bring lush scenery and strong birdlife on the lakes.
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Where to Stay
Lodges near the park gate