Forests, Craters & Mount Meru Views

Arusha Nationaal Park

Arusha National Park is situated in north-eastern Tanzania. The park is small but varied with spectacular landscapes in three distinct areas. In the west, the Meru Crater funnels the Jekukumia River; the peak of Mount Meru lies on its rim. Ngurdoto crater in the south-east is grassland;it’s an iconic attraction between the safari tourists for its spectacular landscapes, climbing and wildlife viewing.Arusha National Park covers Mount Meru, a prominent volcano with an elevation of 4,566 m.

Park highlights:

• Arusha National Park is also home to the world’s largest population of giraffes.
• Arusha National Park offer a nice views of Kilimanjaro and Meru
• The Park is Tanzania’s most accessible national park from Arusha, Moshi and Kilimanjaro
• The best part of the park is due to its small size the highlights of the park can be covered up in one day.
• The park has a great place for the birds’ species throughout the year.
• The name of the park is derived from a group of people living across the region” Waarusha”.
• The national park offers a wide variety of wildlife that includes giraffe, Cape buffalo, zebra, warthog, the black-and-white colobus monkey, the blue monkey, flamingo, elephant, and Leopard (rarely seen).
• Arusha National Park is the only national park in Tanzania where you can spot the black-and-white colobus monkeys.
• It less crowded in comparison to other national parks in Tanzania Canoeing safari is offered in the wet season