Arusha National Park is a small, beautiful park on the slopes of Mount Meru, just outside Arusha. It combines forest, the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater.
It is one of the few parks in northern Tanzania where you can walk and canoe, making it a great half-day or day trip.
What you'll do in Arusha National Park
- Walking safari with an armed ranger
- Canoe on the Momella Lakes
- Look for black-and-white colobus monkeys in the forest
- Views of Mount Meru and, on clear days, Kilimanjaro
What to expect
- Giraffes, zebras, buffalo and many primates
- No lions, which makes walking possible
- Lush green scenery
- Easy to fit into an arrival or departure day
