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Overview

Arusha National Park enfolds Mount Meru, a massive volcano with an average height of 4566m, in the Arusha area of northeastern Tanzania. The park is small but separated by eye-catching landscapes, slopes, and summit and ash cones of Mt. Meru, the Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, and the dense forests that cover the slopes.

The deep alkaline Momella Lakes in the northeast have distinct algal colors and Wading Birds. Momella Lake is a silent place, and many tourists stop there to see groups of rare Columbus monkeys playing in shades.

Mount Meru is the 2nd highest peak after Mount Kilimanjaro, about 60 km away, and forms beautiful scenery from the west side of the park to the Kilimanjaro national park in the east.

The park is located some kilometers northeast of Arusha but 25 km away from the city. It is 58 km away from Moshi and 35 km from Kilimanjaro airport.

Activities in Tanzania

Walking Safari

You will travel through forests and savannah habitats, watching wildlife from a safe point, and you go along with the park guards. With this, you will also get a chance to see Tanzania’s unique birds.

The major benefit of a walking safari is walking to the top of Tululusia Hills, an old lookout spot during Tanzania tribal wars. It has far-reaching views of the lower reaches of Arusha National Park. This is upon you, and you can join groups or travel alone.

Birds Watching

The little famous Momella Lake sometimes changes color in the breeding season of flamingoes, and other water birds like; silver cheeked hornbill, Hadeda ibis, and lesser flamingo. Verreaux’s eagles, Augur Buzzard, can rarely be seen flying above Ngurdoto Crater.

Canoe Safari

Canoe Safari on Momella Lake in Arusha National Park recommends the best opportunity to get close to the animals. You have time to see various animals like giraffes, waterbucks, buffalo, and many types of bird varieties. Along with this, you have a fantastic view of the Kilimanjaro and Meru Mountains.

Game Drives

The most popular activity is in Arusha National Park. During the game drive, you will go after different tracks in widely open savannah forests like Serengeti Ndogo, where you will find animals like bush pigs, waterbucks, reedbucks, zebras, and so many others. If you are fortunate, you will see predators like wild cats, leopards, and hyenas. Roads passed through Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto crater will give a chance to view different animals like hippos in the water and other animals assembled along the riverside to drink water.

Highlights in Tanzania

Lake Longil

A freshwater lake in the park where various animals gather to drink water and a few aquatic bird species also act as a stop spot during the game drive.

Fig Tree Arch

Fig tree arch in Arusha National Park is a unique feature in the park, and it is also called Ficus Thonningii. These trees develop from seeds of passenger trees fallen into park by Foraging Birds. As this tree grows, it forms big roots bowing to the grounds in the form of an arch with some space left for elephant-like cars to pass through it.

Cave Waterfalls

Cave waterfall is an impressive mark sited a little distance from the slopes of Mount Meru. These falls are situated inside a significant cave form feature full of trees. The cave is open from one side and at the top, making it a fantastic attraction in the park.

When to go Tanzania

Arusha National Park provides a beautiful safari experience during different periods. The garden’s game-watching safari is excellent in dry months, mainly in June, July, August, September, and October. During dry seasons, the grass is small, so it gives you an excellent view to see animals, and game viewing trails are too short, making it easy to travel and drive through the park. November to April is perfect months for bird watching since, in this period, the movement of bird species from Europe and North Africa is available in the park.

To summarize,

These places are very popular among all the tourists. Before planning the trip, you must ensure you check out attractive packages to this place so that your journey will be mind-blowing.