Arusha National Park, located in northern Tanzania, is a popular destination for day trips due to its diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and cultural heritage. The 552 square km park is fairly accessible by road and can be accessed from Arusha in about one hour. Notable sights include Tanzania's second-highest peak, Mount Meru, and the Ngurdoto Crater, a volcanic crater home to a variety of species and lush foliage. A paradise for birdwatchers, the Momella Lakes are a collection of alkaline lakes that draw a wide variety of bird species.
Arusha National Park offers a variety of activities, such as guided nature walks, wildlife drives, canoeing, and birdwatching. Explore the park's varied wildlife, which includes antelope species, zebras, giraffes, buffalos, warthogs, elephants, hippos, and monkeys.
To take care of their visit, visitors should pay entry fees, hire a professional guide, and dress in layers and waterproof jackets. Additionally, they should bring sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent. By following these practical tips, visitors can make the most of their day trip to Arusha National Park.
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We depart early in the morning from Moshi/Arusha for a one-hour wildlife drive in the Arusha National Park. Next, we embark on a half-day walking safari in Tanzania, followed by a half-day game drive. A knowledgeable, armed ranger will lead you on a walking tour through the forest to the waterfall where you can see black and white colobus monkeys. You will be able to see the Ngurdoto Crater and the Lakes of Momella during the game drive. Along with other bird species, you can see buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and gazelles. In addition, leopards and elephants, which are less common in Arusha National Park than in the Serengeti, may be spotted. We'll carry on with our game drive in the park till afternoon and then drive back to Moshi/Arusha Town.
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Arusha National Park Day Trip
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