Tanzania Safari Day trip Arusha National Park

Tanzania Safari Day trip Arusha National Park

The park main gate is 25km north east of Arusha city. It is also 58 km from Moshi Town. The park is small(542 sq kilometers) but varied with spectacular landscapes in three distinct areas. In the west, the Meru Crater funnels the Jekukumia River; the peak of Mount Meru lies on its rim. Ngurdoto Crater in the south-east is grassland The shallow alkaline Momella Lakes in the north-east have varying algael colours and are known for their wading birds.
The park is very small in size but rich in varieties of wildlife which provide a good game-sighting as in normal Parks in Northern circuit. Visitors’ will come across common animals include giraffe, Cape buffalo, zebra, warthog, the black-and-white Colubus monkey, the blue monkey, flamingo, elepephsnt. More than 400 species of birds are documented. Narina Trogon, Bar-tailed Trogon are highlights for birders. Inside the Park there are many forest species than elsewhere in the world. You will game drive and walking Safari.

Despite the small size of Arusha National park, common animals include giraffe, buffalo, zebra, warthog, the black-and-white colobus monkey, the blue monkey, flamingos and more. African elephants and leopards are present, but rarely seen. The park is at the base of Mount Meru, which is good for climbing. Bird-life in the forest is prolific, with many forest species more easily seen here.