SAFARI ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK DAY TRIP
- Overview
Experience a compact yet diverse safari adventure in Arusha National Park, a hidden gem just outside Tanzania’s safari capital. This day trip combines lush rainforests, volcanic craters, and alpine meadows with exceptional wildlife viewing—all against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Meru. Ideal for those seeking a quieter, scenic alternative to larger parks, Arusha NP offers walking safaris, canoeing, and close encounters with giraffes, buffaloes, and colobus monkeys.
Distance from Arusha:
35 km (1-hour drive) – the closest safari destination to the city.
6:30 AM: Depart Arusha.
7:30 AM: Enter the park; game drive to Ngurdoto Crater.
10:00 AM: Walking safari in the montane forest.
12:00 PM: Picnic lunch at Momela Lakes.
1:30 PM: Canoeing (optional) or more game drives.
3:30 PM: Visit a waterfall or viewpoint (weather permitting).
5:00 PM: Return to Arusha.
When to Visit
Prime Time: June-October (dramatic river gatherings)
Secret Season: November-May (emerald landscapes, newborn animals)
Temperatures: 22°C-30°C (mornings can be crisp)
Why Visit Arusha National Park?
Closest safari to Arusha – Perfect for those with limited time
Walking safaris allowed – Rare chance to explore on foot with an armed ranger
Canoe among flamingos – Glide across the Momela Lakes, surrounded by waterbirds
Dramatic landscapes – From the Ngurdoto Crater (a mini-Ngorongoro) to Mount Meru’s slopes
Exclusive wildlife – Black-and-white colobus monkeys, giraffes, and buffalo herds
| Included
In the Price-
All parks entry fees
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4wd top up roof land cruiser
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Government taxes
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Unlimited drinking water
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Free Wi-Fi
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Lunch boxes
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Professional Tour Guide
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Accommodations
| Excluded
In the Price-
All visas
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Items of personal nature
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Tips
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Walking safari
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Health insurance
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International flights
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Extracharges on safari
