Northern Circuit

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park is a small (137sq km) but beautiful park close to the famous ‘safari town’ of Arusha (29km) and Kilimanjaro International Airport which makes it ideal for day safaris.

Arusha National Park is small yet beautiful. Close to both the famous ‘safari town’ of Arusha (29 km) and Kilimanjaro International Airport, it is ideal for day safari.

With an abundance of wildlife for a park of this size, Arusha offers the opportunity to explore a large diversity of habitats and invites visitor to enjoy the tranquility of its multi-coloured lakes.

The Best Time To Visit:

June to October (dry season)

Sightings of wildlife more likely in the shorter grass and around watering holes
Beautiful, sunny days with very little rain
Fewer mosquitoes result in lower risk of malaria
Morning and nights can be cold

November To May (Wet Season)

Luscious green landscape
Clear views of Kilimanjaro and Meru more likely from December to February
April and May is low season, the region is much quieter during this period
Arusha National Park offers unrivalled wildlife viewing opportunities all year round
Excellent time of year for birdwatchers due to the presence of migratory birds
Roads more difficult to navigate during the wet season
Peak wet season is March to May with heavy downpours frequent.

Highlights

The rugged peaks of Mount Meru (Tanzanian’s second highest peak after Kilimanjaro) make climbing in Arusha one of Africa’s most rewarding adventures. Meet multiple species of birds and monkeys on your climb to the summit. –Uninterrupted views across the savannah after one side of Mount Meru was blasted away 8,000 year ago.
Multi-coloured waters at the unique Momella Lakes, a popular spot for flamingos too.
The Ngurdoto Crater, a 2-3 million year old mountain form, which provides a natural sanctuary to many of Africa’s wild animals, including elephants, buffaloes, monkey and baboon species and a number of rare bird