Arusha National Park

Although somewhat small in comparison to other national parks in Tanzania, Arusha packs a punch. It has truly varied vegetation made up of grasslands, rainforest, and alpine areas and thanks to these conditions it is home to incredible wildlife diversity. One of Africa’s largest mountains, Mount Meru occupies the space alongside a large concentration of giraffes. However, due to the size of the park, no more than a few hours are needed to see the entirety of it and can be explored via a walking, or canoe safari.

Highlights:

  • Closer to Arusha city and Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • One of the best destinations to see colobus monkeys
  • Walking Safari

Lowlights:

  • Can be explored in few hours
  • Animals sightings are difficult during wet season

Best time to visit:

June to October

Nearby Attractions:

Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park

Common Animal Sightings:

Giraffe, waterbucks, buffalos, elephants, hippos, flamingos, and colobus monkeys.

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