Arusha National Park
Tanzania's Safari Gateway
Arusha National Park is one of Tanzania's most accessible and scenically varied parks � a compact jewel at the foot of Mount Meru where montane forest, grassy glades and shimmering Momella Lakes create a safari experience unlike any other on the circuit.
Within a short drive of Arusha city, the park shelters black-and-white colobus monkeys in emerald forest canopy, giraffe and zebra on Ngurdoto Crater's rim, and flocks of flamingo and waterbuck along the Momella Lakes. Mount Meru's volcanic cone provides a dramatic backdrop for photographers and hikers alike.
Baobab Safari Adventure offers Arusha National Park as a perfect day-trip or Northern Circuit opener � with canoe safaris on the lakes, guided forest walks and game drives timed to make the most of this compact, crowd-free wilderness before you head deeper into Tanzania.
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Unforgettable Safari Experiences
From canoe safaris to forest walks, Arusha National Park is ideal for a rewarding day in the wild.
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Momella Lakes Canoe Safari
Glide across the alkaline Momella Lakes in a stable canoe for a water-level perspective on flamingos, hippos, waterbuck and buffalo along the shore � one of the only canoe safari experiences in Tanzania's national parks.
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Game Drives & Ngurdoto Crater
Explore grassy glades and the rim of Ngurdoto Crater � a miniature caldera nicknamed "Little Ngorongoro" � where giraffe, zebra, buffalo and warthog graze against a backdrop of forested hills and Mount Meru beyond.
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Walking Safari with Ranger
Accompanied by an armed ranger, walk forest trails and open grassland at a human pace � one of the best ways to encounter colobus monkeys, bushbuck and the smaller details of the ecosystem that game drives often miss.
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Mount Meru Trekking
Arusha National Park is the gateway to Mount Meru � Tanzania's second-highest peak. Whether a scenic day hike on the lower slopes or a full multi-day ascent, the volcanic landscapes and views of Kilimanjaro are unforgettable.
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Colobus Monkey Forest Walk
The montane forest shelters troops of acrobatic black-and-white colobus monkeys � among the most charismatic primates in East Africa. Your guide knows the best forest patches for reliable sightings and photography.
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Bird Watching
Over 400 species have been recorded here, from flamingos and pelicans on the lakes to turacos, sunbirds and raptors in the forest. The park's varied habitats make it rewarding for birders in a single day.
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Scenic Photography & Picnic
With Mount Meru rising behind Momella Lakes and giraffe silhouetted on the plains, Arusha offers some of the most photogenic landscapes on the circuit � perfect for a relaxed picnic at a lakeside viewpoint.
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Arrival or Departure Day Trip
Just 45 minutes from Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha National Park is the ideal first or last safari day � a gentle, crowd-free introduction to Tanzania's wild beauty before or after your main circuit.
Moments from Arusha
A glimpse of the wonder that awaits on your safari.
