Arusha National Park Day Trip
$550 per person
Overview
Located just 45 minutes from Arusha town, Arusha National Park is the perfect destination for a day trip packed with variety. Though smaller than other parks, it offers a surprising range of landscapes—from lush rainforests and open grasslands to crater lakes and the slopes of Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest mountain.
The park is home to giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, colobus monkeys, and countless bird species. While you won’t find lions or elephants here, its unique beauty, peaceful environment, and opportunity to do both game drives and walking safaris make it an ideal choice for nature lovers and first-time visitors.
Day Trip Itinerary
08:00 AM – Pick-up from Arusha Hotel / Lodge
Meet your guide and depart for the park—only 45 minutes away.
Enjoy scenic views of Mount Meru and rural landscapes on the drive.
08:45 AM – Park Entry & Game Drive Begins
Enter the park through the Ngongongare Gate.
Begin your game drive through lush forest roads with sightings of giraffes, zebras, bushbucks, and troops of black-and-white colobus monkeys.
10:00 AM – Guided Walking Safari at Momella Gate Area
Join an armed park ranger for a 1–2 hour guided nature walk.
Walk among giraffes, antelopes, and warthogs—an experience not common in most parks.
Learn about medicinal plants, animal tracks, and local ecology up close.
12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch at Small Momella Lake
Enjoy lunch at a peaceful lakeside spot.
Watch for flamingos, herons, and other aquatic birds on the lake surface.
Breathtaking views of Mount Meru and distant Kilimanjaro on a clear day.
01:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive to Ngurdoto Crater & Lakes
Drive toward Ngurdoto Crater, sometimes called the “Little Ngorongoro.”
View buffalo, waterbuck, and warthogs around the crater rim.
Stop at Big Momella Lake for panoramic views and more birdwatching.
03:30 PM – Scenic Photo Stops
Final game drive loop with photo stops at scenic viewpoints of the mountain, lakes, and open savannah.
Optional short visit to Tululusia Waterfall trail (if time and interest allow).
05:00 PM – Return to Arusha
Exit the park and head back to your lodge or hotel.
Arrive with memories of a diverse and peaceful safari experience.
Included in the Day Trip
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with open roof
- Professional driver-guide
- Park entry fees & ranger-guided walking safari
- Packed lunch and bottled water
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Arusha