1 Day:
Arusha N.P
Experience Tanzania’s most diverse adventure destination on this action-packed day safari to Arusha National Park, offering unique activities impossible in other northern parks. Walk among giraffes and zebras on guided walking safaris, canoe pristine crater lakes surrounded by wildlife, and enjoy spectacular views of Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth-highest mountain at 4,566 meters.
This compact park packs incredible diversity into just 137 square kilometers, from montane forests and crater lakes to open grasslands and alpine meadows. Arusha National Park offers intimate wildlife encounters through walking safaris, canoeing adventures, and traditional game drives showcasing diverse ecosystems just 45 minutes from Arusha.
Drive Time: 45 min each way | Activities: 6–7 hours
Morning (7:30 AM – 11:00 AM): Walking Safari
Guided walk through Serengeti Ndogo grasslands with an armed ranger.
Spot giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and warthogs up close.
Learn bush skills: animal tracking, plant uses, and bird ID.
Late Morning (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM): Canoeing on Momella Lakes
Paddle across crater lakes with views of Mount Meru.
Wildlife: hippos, flamingos, pelicans, and other waterbirds.
Peaceful, scenic activity unique to this park.
Midday (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM): Lunch Break
Enjoy a packed picnic with panoramic mountain views.
Afternoon (1:30 PM – 4:00 PM): Game Drive
Explore montane forests, grasslands, and crater rims.
Wildlife highlights: colobus monkeys, buffalo herds, antelopes, giraffes, and leopards.
Birdlife: 400+ species including raptors, flamingos, and Egyptian geese.
Visit Ngurdoto Crater Rim for dramatic views of this collapsed volcano.
Evening (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM): Return to Arusha
Final photo stops of Mount Meru en route.
Drop-off at hotel or airport.
Meals Included: Packed lunch, bottled water, and snacks.
✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide + armed ranger
✔ Private 4WD safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✔ All park entrance fees & government taxes
✔ Guided walking safari & canoeing with full safety gear
✔ Packed lunch, bottled water & snacks
✔ Hotel pickup & drop-off in Arusha
✔ Airport transfers (on request)
✔ Emergency first aid kit & communication equipment
✘ International flights
✘ Tanzania visa fees
✘ Travel & medical insurance
✘ Alcoholic drinks & extra beverages
✘ Tips for guide & ranger (USD 20–25 recommended)
✘ Personal items & souvenirs
✘ Optional Mount Meru climbing
✘ Accommodation (day trip only)
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“Excellent guides who not only know how to guide a raft through the rapids, but can explain the geology and the history of the area. This trip gives you the opportunity to see a part of Dinosaur National Monument that most people never get to see”
Tourist, Canada
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