Arusha National Park was Ngurdoto Crater Highland National Park until 1967. The current national park covers an area of 137 sq km/53 sq mi, and is located near the town of Arusha between Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru.

The park and town derive their name from the Wa-Arusha people who traditionally live in this area. On this one-day excursion leaving from Arusha, Moshi or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) you will get to know the Ngurdoto Crater, Momella Lakes, highland montane forest, and the rugged Mount Meru (4,565 m/14,977 ft).

The park has a wealth of wildlife including Colobus Monkeys, velvet monkeys, bushbucks, buffalos, red forest duikers, hippos, elephants, and giraffes. Birdlife, especially waterfowl, is abundant and interesting.

Arusha National Park

A prompt departure at 6:30 AM.

Approximately 4:00 to 6:30 PM.

Private Safari/Mid range/Tented camp/Camping (budget). Kindly confirm this with our safari specialist

Comfortable clothing

English Speaking Driver/Guide

Safari vehicle with pop up roof

Transportation In 4×4 Vehicle

3 Meals a day

Entrance fees

Government charges

Gratuities

Tips

Drinks

Any personal items of nature

Arusha National Park should never be left on every bird lover’s itinerary. This Park is eye-catching and impressive playground for bird lovers. With an estimated 400 species available compared to it’s geographical size, this is must-go Park for birdwatchers.

Momella Lake plays major role to this Park’s reputation, which provide habitat to the waterbirds such as: Flamingo, pelican, little grebe, a variety of heron, duck and wader are common.

Augur buzzard, Verreaux’s eagle and other cliff-associated raptors can often be seen flying above Ngurdoto crater. Migratory birds are common from November to April.

Extra activities attract extra price, kindly discuss this in detail with our representative

Arusha NP is good for birding year-round. From November to April, migratory birds from Europe and north Africa are present, and resident birds have their breeding plumage. Bird watching is at its very best during these months, but wildlife watching is easiest (and at its best) in the dry season – June to October.

Forest walks, numerous picnic sites; three- or four-day Mt Meru climb - good acclimatisation for Kilimanjaro.

When to go?

To climb Mt Meru, June-February although it may rain in November. Best views of Kilimanjaro December-February.