Arusha National Park: Gateway to the Northern Circuit
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Overview
- Duration:2 hours 0 minutes
- Tour Type:Daily tour
- Language:English, French
You have three days in Arusha before your Serengeti flight. Or you just landed, and you want to feel Africa immediately. Not tomorrow. Today.
Every other operator will sell you a game drive in a closed vehicle. Dust. Heat. Glass between you and the animals. A guide talking into a microphone. That is not what you came for.
Arusha National Park is the answer to the problem nobody else solves. It is the only national park in Tanzania where you can walk. Step out of the vehicle. Follow an armed ranger on foot. Get close enough to hear giraffes pull leaves from acacia trees. Canoe across a lake where flamingos lift off in pink clouds. Look up at Mount Meru, Africa's fifth-highest peak, rising straight from the plain.
No lions. No crowds. No glass between you and the wild.
AfriMemories Expedition arranges this privately. One guide. One ranger. One canoe. Your pace.
Every other operator will sell you a game drive in a closed vehicle. Dust. Heat. Glass between you and the animals. A guide talking into a microphone. That is not what you came for.
Arusha National Park is the answer to the problem nobody else solves. It is the only national park in Tanzania where you can walk. Step out of the vehicle. Follow an armed ranger on foot. Get close enough to hear giraffes pull leaves from acacia trees. Canoe across a lake where flamingos lift off in pink clouds. Look up at Mount Meru, Africa's fifth-highest peak, rising straight from the plain.
No lions. No crowds. No glass between you and the wild.
AfriMemories Expedition arranges this privately. One guide. One ranger. One canoe. Your pace.
Highlights
- Walk on safari the only park in Tanzania where this is allowed
- Canoe across Momella Lake past flocks of pink flamingos
- See one of the world's largest populations of giraffes
- Stand beneath Mount Meru, Africa's fifth-highest peak
- Spot black-and-white colobus monkeys in the forest canopy
- Visit the Ngurdoto Crater, known as "Little Ngorongoro"
- See over 400 bird species, including flamingos and fish eagles
- Hike to Tululusia Waterfall through volcanic landscapes
- Experience a walking safari with an armed ranger
- See hippos and buffalo from a safe distance in the canoe
Includes/Excludes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Armed park ranger for walking safari
- Canoe safari on Momella Lake (where selected)
- All park entrance fees and government taxes
- Picnic lunch and bottled drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Arusha or Moshi
- Binoculars for wildlife viewing
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional canoe safari fees (unless selected)
- Optional walking safari fees (unless selected)
- Tips for guide and park ranger
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal items and souvenirs
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Arusha National Park located?
25 kilometres northeast of Arusha city, 35 kilometres from Kilimanjaro International Airport, and about 40 minutes by road from Arusha.
What makes Arusha National Park different from other Tanzanian parks?
It is the only national park in Tanzania where walking safaris are permitted. You can step out of the vehicle and explore on foot with an armed ranger.
How much does a tour to Arusha National Park cost?
From $150 per person for a half-day game drive, $220 for a full-day with walking safari, or $250 with canoe safari. Park entrance fees are additional.
What animals will I see?
Giraffes, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hippos, blue monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and over 400 bird species. There are no lions in the park, which makes walking safaris safe.
When is the best time to visit?
June to October for dry weather and best wildlife viewing. December to February for flamingos at Momella Lakes.
Why book with AfriMemories Expedition?
Private guiding, flexible pacing, and the only park in Tanzania where you walk. We combine game drive, walking safari, and canoe in one seamless day.
Extra Services
Childcare services
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