Close to Arusha
Arusha National Park
Mount Meru scenery, forest wildlife and Momella Lakes.
Why visit
A destination with its own rhythm.
Arusha National Park is an accessible introduction to northern Tanzania. Forest, open grassland, crater scenery and the Momella Lakes sit below Mount Meru, creating a varied day close to Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Good for
Arrival or departure days, walking, birding and mountain scenery.
Planning note
Walking and other activities require park arrangements and may have specific safety or age conditions. Boma will confirm what is possible for your date and group.
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Forest wildlife
Look for giraffes, buffalo, zebra, monkeys and forest birds as habitats change through the park.
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Mount Meru
Tanzania’s second-highest mountain forms a dramatic backdrop and can also be planned as a separate trek.
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Flexible day
Its location makes the park useful before a longer safari or as a final experience before departure.
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Arusha National Park landscape
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