Northern Circuit
Arusha National Park
Overview
Arusha National Park, the nearest national park to Arusha town, the safari center of northern Tanzania, is a multifaceted gem that safari travelers frequently miss even though it provides the chance to experience an enticing variety of habitats in a matter of hours.
The small national park includes the slopes, summit, and ash cone of Mt. Meru, the Momela Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, and the lush highland forests that blanket its lower slopes. Game viewing around the Momela Lakes is at a laid-back and quiet pace, and while passing through the forest many visitors stop to search for troupes of rare colubus monkeys playing in the canopy.
Wildlife Highlights
Facts about Arusha National Park
- Mount Meru, second highest mountain in Tanzania, located in the heart of Arusha National Park.
- Momella Lakes: seven shallow alkaline lakes.
- Ngurudoto Crater: swampy crater inhabited by large variety of animals.
- Stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days.
- Beautiful volcanic scenery and rain forest.
- Giant fig tree forms arch across the road, large enough to drive a car through.
Popular Activities and Excursions
Walking or canoe safaris with armed rangers are among the most well-liked safari activities in Arusha National Park. The northeast’s Momella lakes, for instance, are home to a wide range of creatures. A variety of birds and hippos can be found in this wide landscape. In the vicinity of the lakes, countless bucks and buffalo are seen. An amazing opportunity to see wildlife up close from a different angle than from inside a safari vehicle. Unquestionably an unforgettable safari!
