Day trip
Arusha National Park Day Trip
A first or last day in Tanzania, or a short break between climbs and safaris.
from $145
per person, 2 sharing
Destination
Arusha National Park
Colobus monkeys and Mount Meru, 45 minutes from town
Arusha National Park is a compact park on the slopes of Mount Meru, about 45 minutes from Arusha town. It offers forest with black-and-white colobus monkeys, the Momella lakes, giraffe on open grassland and the option of a walking safari with an armed ranger, which makes it ideal for a day trip or the first or last day of a safari.
- From Arusha
- About 45 minutes by road
- Best for
- Day trips, walking safaris, forest and mountain scenery
- Best time
- June to February for the clearest views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro
- Status
- National park
What stands out
- Colobus and blue monkeys in highland forest
- Giraffe and buffalo on the Serengeti Ndogo grasslands
- Momella lakes with flamingos and waterbirds
- Walking safari with a park ranger (optional)
- Views of Mount Meru and, on clear mornings, Kilimanjaro
Animals you may see
Black-and-white colobus Giraffe Buffalo Warthog Zebra Flamingo Leopard (rare) Hippo
Nothing is guaranteed, but your guide knows where to look and when.
When to go
Visibility is best in the dry months and early in the morning. Arusha National Park is a good wet-season choice too, when the forest is lush and the park is almost empty.
Trips
Safaris that include Arusha NP
Nearby
Other parks
