Tarangire National Park
Tour Overview
It is the closest national park to Arusha town northern Tanzania’s safari capital. Arusha National Park is a mult–faceted jewel, often overlooked buy safari goers, despite offering the opportunity to explore a beguiling diversity of habitats within a few hours.
The entrance gate of Arusha National Park leads into shadowy montane forest inhabited by inquisitive blue monkeys and colorful turacos and trogons. It is the only place on the northern safari circuit where the acrobatic Black and White Colobus Monkeys can be easily seen. In the midst of Arusha National Park forest stands the spectacular view of Ngurdoto Crater, whose steep, rocky cliffs enclose a wide marshy floor dotted with herds of buffaloes and warthogs.
Arusha National Park covers an area of 552 square kilometers which is equal to 212 square miles. Arusha National Park is located northern Tanzania, northeast of Arusha city center.
The entrance gate of Arusha National Park leads into shadowy montane forest inhabited by inquisitive blue monkeys and colorful turacos and trogons. It is the only place on the northern safari circuit where the acrobatic Black and White Colobus Monkeys can be easily seen. In the midst of Arusha National Park forest stands the spectacular view of Ngurdoto Crater, whose steep, rocky cliffs enclose a wide marshy floor dotted with herds of buffaloes and warthogs.
Arusha National Park covers an area of 552 square kilometers which is equal to 212 square miles. Arusha National Park is located northern Tanzania, northeast of Arusha city center.
What to do at Tour Arusha National Park:
Day walking safari, numerous picnic site, you can also climb Mount Meru for three or four days which is the best acclimatization for Mount Kilimanjaro climbing.Day By Day Itinerary
Arusha - Arusha National Park
Morning’s picks up from Arusha at 08:00 am and then start your day trip to Arusha National Park; the terrain of the park ranging from open savannah through acacia scrubland to Afro Mountain cloud and rain forest and Afro–alpine vegetation similar to Mount Kilimanjaro. There are several alkaline lakes and the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater. Mammal species include elephant, buffalo, various primates, giraffe and leopard. Hiking is allowed if accompanied by an armed guard and the climb up to Mount Meru is superb, often giving the best views available of Mount Kilimanjaro. At 4,556meters, Mount Meru is the fifth highest mountain in Africa and is located in Arusha National Park. Late in the afternoon you will drive back to Arusha in order to stay overnight on your own arrangements.
Tour Includes
- Park fees
- All accommodation (during safari)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (during safari)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Lunch Box
- Drinking water
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Tips (tipping for guides)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)