Arusha National Park, covering 137 square kilometers, is a small yet stunning destination nestled between Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, located just 15 kilometers from Arusha town. Known as a “Jewel Among Parks,” it boasts a diverse range of wildlife and habitats, including the shallow alkaline Momella Lakes, famous for birdlife such as flamingos, and the Ngurdoto Crater, a 3 km wide caldera.
Mount Meru, at 4,566 meters, is Tanzania’s second-highest peak and offers a diverse range of wildlife, including buffalo, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and various monkey species. Leopards and hyenas are occasionally seen, but lions are absent. The park is home to 575 bird species, including migratory birds, herons, egrets, and a variety of raptors. Explore this beautiful national park with World Wild Africa Safari for an unforgettable experience.
Arusha National Park Facts:
Located near Arusha town
Home to black and white colobus monkeys
Offers cultural encounters, hiking, and sight-seeing
No lions or rhinoceroses present
Reasons to Choose Arusha National Park:
Momella Lakes
Ngurdoto Crater
Mount Meru
Stunning virgin woodlands with flowing waterfalls
Home to about 40 different kinds of animals, including elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, leopards, duikers, and flamingos
What Makes Arusha National Park Unique?
Arusha National Park is home to unique primates like blue monkeys in the dense highland forest and is the primary park in northern Tanzania for the distinctive colobus monkey.
Getting There in Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park is highly accessible due to its proximity to Arusha Town.
Roadways: The park is just 45 minutes from Arusha Town.
Airways: Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Julius Nyerere International Airport, then take a short walk to Arusha Airport. Charter flights to the park are also available.
Health and Safety in Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park is considered very safe to visit. Malaria precautions are recommended, including vaccinations and using insect repellent with at least 30% DEET. Protect exposed skin at night.
Food in Arusha National Park
Arusha offers a diverse culinary experience with local Tanzanian dishes and international cuisines like Indian, Mediterranean, and Chinese. Traditional dishes include Ugali (maize porridge), grilled meat (Nyama Choma), and rotisserie bananas (ndizichoma). Ethiopian cuisine is also popular in the town’s eateries.
