Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park is a small but strikingly beautiful park situated between the peaks of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania. Covering just 552 square kilometers, it encompasses a remarkable range of habitats including montane forest, the Ngurdoto Crater (often called 'Little Ngorongoro'), the alkaline Momella Lakes, and the upper slopes of Mount Meru, Tanzania's second-highest mountain. The park is a haven for black-and-white colobus monkeys, giraffes, buffalos, and over 400 bird species. While it lacks large predators, it offers exceptional walking safaris, canoeing on the Momella Lakes, and the challenging but rewarding multi-day climb of Mount Meru. Its proximity to Arusha town makes it perfect for a day trip or as an acclimatization hike before climbing Kilimanjaro.