Family safari
5-Day Family Safari Adventure
A relaxed family itinerary with shorter drives, walking in Arusha National Park and plenty of time to explore.
From $1,150 per person sharing View safari
National Park · Near Arusha, northern Tanzania
Arusha National Park
A varied park on Arusha's doorstep, with Mount Meru above.
About Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park is small but varied. Within it are the forested Ngurdoto Crater, the Momella Lakes with their wading birds, open grassland where giraffes browse and the slopes of Mount Meru, Tanzania's second-highest peak at 4,566 metres.
Because it is near Arusha, the park is a good choice for a day trip, a first-day safari or a gentler start for families. Walking safaris with an armed ranger and canoe trips on the Momella Lakes are among the activities available.
Look for black-and-white colobus monkeys in the forest, buffalo, warthog and giraffe on the plains and flamingos on the lakes at certain times.
Highlights & attractions
- Ngurdoto Crater viewpoint
- Momella Lakes
- Black-and-white colobus monkeys
- Walking safari with a ranger
- Views of Mount Meru and, on clear days, Kilimanjaro
Wildlife you may see
Things to do
Best time to visit
Peak season: Jun to Feb
The dry months from June to October and December to February offer the clearest mountain views and the easiest walking. Mornings are best for views of both Meru and Kilimanjaro.
Travel information
- About 45 minutes to an hour from Arusha town.
- Walking safaris must be accompanied by an armed park ranger.
- Wear sturdy shoes and bring a light rain jacket.
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Excursions nearby
Day excursion
Arusha National Park Day Trip
Giraffes, colobus monkeys, crater views and a walk with a ranger, just outside Arusha.
From $130 per person View details
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