Package Overview
Discover the hidden gem of northern Tanzania with a full-day safari to Arusha National Park. Located just a short drive from Arusha town, this park is small but incredibly diverse, featuring lush montane forests, open savannah, alkaline lakes, and the majestic backdrop of Mount Meru. It’s the perfect destination for a day trip packed with wildlife, landscapes, and adventure.
Day Itinerary:
Morning – Departure from Arusha (08:00 AM)
Pick-up from your hotel in Arusha after breakfast.
A short 45-minute drive brings you to Arusha National Park.
Meet your guide, register at the park gate, and start your adventure.
Mid-Morning – Safari Game Drive & Walking Safari
Begin your game drive through the park’s diverse habitats.
Spot giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, bushbucks, warthogs, and black-and-white colobus monkeys in the forest.
With luck, you may see leopards or elephants.
Stop for a guided walking safari with a park ranger (unique to Arusha National Park), allowing you to explore the park on foot and experience wildlife up close.
Late Morning – Momella Lakes & Bird Watching
Visit the alkaline Momella Lakes, home to flamingos, herons, pelicans, and countless other bird species.
Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Meru and, on clear days, Mount Kilimanjaro.
Optional canoeing activity on Momella Lakes (extra cost).
Afternoon – Picnic Lunch (12:30 PM)
Picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the park.
Relax while enjoying the tranquil surroundings and stunning scenery.
Early Afternoon – Ngurdoto Crater & Final Game Drive
Continue your safari to the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater, often called the “Little Ngorongoro.”
View its swampy floor teeming with wildlife, especially buffalo and water birds.
Final game drive through the savannah plains as you exit the park.
Late Afternoon – Return to Arusha (04:30 PM)
Depart the park and drive back to Arusha town.
Drop-off at your hotel by around 05:30 PM.
Highlights & Attractions
Short distance from Arusha town (ideal for a day trip).
Game drive with chances to see giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, monkeys, and antelopes.
Walking safari with an armed ranger.
Stunning views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Bird watching at the Momella Lakes (flamingos & waterbirds).
The dramatic scenery of Ngurdoto Crater.
Optional canoeing adventure (extra).
End of Safari
Why Consult With Us?
Inclusions:
Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
Park entry fees.
Picnic lunch and bottled mineral water.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Exclusions:
Tips and gratuities.
Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses.
Optional activities (canoeing on Momella Lakes).
