1-DAY ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK TOUR

OVERVIEW

Arusha National Park is a perfect destination for a 1-day safari, offering diverse landscapes, rich wildlife, and an exciting walking safari. The park is home to Mount Meru, lush forests, open savannahs, and the Momella Lakes, with opportunities to see giraffes, buffalos, zebras, warthogs, and even flamingos.

 A DETAILED ITINERARY FOR 1-DAY ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK.

7:30 AM – Pick-up & Drive to Arusha National Park
• Your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi.
• After a short briefing, you’ll depart for Arusha National Park, a scenic 45-minute drive from Arusha town.

8:30 AM – Arrival & Registration at Momella Gate
• Upon arrival, you’ll complete the park entry formalities.
• Meet your armed park ranger, who will accompany you on the walking safari.

9:00 AM – Walking Safari (2–3 hours)
• Explore the park on foot, getting close to wildlife and nature.
• Likely sightings include giraffes, zebras, buffalos, warthogs, and antelopes.
• Walk through lush forests inhabited by black-and-white colobus monkeys and blue monkeys.
• Visit Tululusia Waterfall, a hidden gem in the park.
• Learn about the park’s flora, fauna, and ecosystem from your guide.

11:30 AM – Game Drive towards Momella Lakes
• Begin your game drive across different landscapes, from acacia woodlands to open savannahs.
• Enjoy stunning views of Mount Meru and, on clear days, even Kilimanjaro.
• Spot elephants, buffalos, bushbucks, and leopards (if lucky).
• Drive toward the Momella Lakes, famous for flamingos and other water birds.

1:00 PM – Picnic Lunch at a Scenic Spot
• Enjoy a packed lunch at a designated picnic site with breathtaking park views.

2:00 PM – Continued Game Drive
• Explore other areas of the park, such as the Ngurdoto Crater (known as the ‘Little Ngorongoro’), where you may spot Cape buffalos and warthogs.
• More opportunities to see waterbucks, hippos, and several bird species.

4:00 PM – Exit the Park & Drive Back to Arusha
• After a fantastic day in the park, you’ll drive back to Arusha.
• Arrive at your hotel around 5:30 PM.

INCLUDED

 Park entry fees
 Professional English-speaking guide & driver
 Walking safari with an armed ranger
 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
 Bottled water
 Packed lunch
 Hotel pick-up and drop-off 

EXCLUDED

 Personal expenses
 Pre and post-trip accommodation.
 Tips for the guide and the park ranger
 Travel Insurance 

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