Overview
The park is at the base of Mount Meru, which is good for climbing. It has a range of habitats including forest – home to the black-and-white colobus monkey – and is excellent for birding.
Despite its smaller size you will find a variety of interesting landscape features within the park, including the Ngurdoto Crater, Mommela Lakes and Tululusia waterfalls.
For those interested in exploring by foot, Arusha National Park is the only park in Northern Tanzania where you may experience a walking safari. Safari in the Arusha National Park means a light walking with armed ranger, drive around Momela Lakes
Highlight
- Mount Meru: Tanzania’s second-highest peak (4,562 m) towers over the park, offering scenic trails, lush rainforest, and views of Kilimanjaro on clear days.
- It’s a haven for hikers and home to colobus monkeys and blue monkeys.
- Ngurdoto Crater: A 3-km-wide volcanic caldera, dubbed “Little Ngorongoro,” with swamps and grasslands hosting buffaloes, elephants, and warthogs.
- Momella Lakes: Seven alkaline lakes attract flamingos, pelicans, and fish eagles. The lakes’ vibrant hues and surrounding giraffes and zebras
- Best Time: June–October for wildlife viewing; November–April for birdwatching, especially flamingos.
