1 DAY ARUSHA PARK SAFARI

ITINERARY DESCRIPTION

Arusha National Park

After your breakfast Collect your lunch boxes from your hotel,8;30am your driver guide will be waiting you to drive about 45km,were after registration you will start your game drive ,later afternoon you will have your lunch at the picnic site near momella lake,then late evening we drive back to your hotel for dinner.

Arusha National Park is a small charming park with an area of 552 km sq,established 1960, located in the northeast of Tanzania. It is near the city of Arusha and provides great views of the Mount Kilimanjaro. The park is a scenic and diverse park which offers a wide range of animal and plant species.  And it also has a rich diversity of landscapes. From lakes, waterfalls and swamps to volcanos, mountains and tropical rainforest – the ideal reserve for all kind of animals. The swamps, rainforest and lakes attract many beautiful birds including silvery-cheeked hornbill and thousands of pink-hued flamingos. This park is also the only place in northern Tanzania where you can easily spot the black-and-white colobus monkey.

Mount Meru

Mount Meru is located within Arusha National Park. This dormant volcano is Tanzania’s second highest mountain at a height of 4,566 meters (14,990 feet). It is a beautiful, but challenging mountain to climb. The panorama views from the summit over the steppes of the park, Mount Kilimanjaro and the Momella Lakes are spectacular.Aday hike on Mount Meru gives you another perspective and offers a nice change to enjoy the nature.

Canoeing on the lake or walking safari

One of the popular safari activities in Arusha national park is a canoe or walking safari with an armed ranger. The Momella lakes in the northeast for example offer a large variety of animals. They are in an open landscape and are home to hippos and all kinds of birds. Countless bucks and buffalo can be seen near the lakes. A great change to enjoy wildlife up close, from a different perspective than sitting in a safari vehicle. Absolutely a memorable safari experience!

Arusha town is about 45 minutes away from Arusha National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro is about 50 km (31 miles) away.

Most common animals in Arusha National Park

• Buffalo

• Giraffe

• Zebra

• More than 400 bird species including flamingos.

• Monkeys: black-and-white colobus monkey, velvet monkey, blue Monkey, baboons

• Hippo

• Waterbuck

• Bushbuck

• Warthog rain forest.

• Giant fig tree forms arch across the road, large enough to drive a car through.

• Excursions and activities Arusha National Park

• Walking safari

• Canoeing

• Climbing Mount Meru

• Visit Coffee Plantation

• Cultural tour