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Overview
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Often overlooked in favor of the bigger northern parks, Arusha National Park is a compact, beautifully varied reserve right on Arusha\’s doorstep — encompassing the Momella Lakes, the montane forests and open grassland of the Ngurdoto Crater area, and the slopes of Mount Meru, Tanzania\’s second-highest peak.
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It\’s one of the few parks in northern Tanzania where walking safaris are the main attraction rather than an occasional add-on, and its proximity to Arusha and Kilimanjaro Airport makes it an excellent first or last stop on a trip.
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Wildlife
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- Giraffe, zebra, buffalo, and warthog in good numbers
- Black-and-white colobus monkey in the montane forest
- Flamingo and other waterbirds on the Momella Lakes
- No lion, and elephant only rarely — this is a park for scenery, walking, and birding rather than big-cat sightings
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Best Time to Visit
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Year-round — its lower profile and proximity to Arusha make it a flexible addition to almost any itinerary, and a particularly good option if you have a spare morning or afternoon before a flight.
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Activities
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- Guided walking safaris with an armed ranger — the park\’s signature experience
- Canoeing on the Momella Lakes (seasonal)
- Game drives through varied forest, swamp, and grassland habitats
- Trekking on Mount Meru (multi-day, for those wanting a quieter alternative to Kilimanjaro)
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Park Fees
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TANAPA entry fees apply per person, per 24-hour period, and are included in full within your quoted itinerary price.
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Climate
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Cooler than the lowland parks given its elevation and proximity to Mount Meru; mornings can be crisp, especially in the dry season.
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How to Get There
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Around 25–40 minutes from Arusha town and roughly an hour from Kilimanjaro International Airport, making it the most accessible park in northern Tanzania — ideal as a half-day or full-day trip either side of a longer safari.
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