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A different kind of safari morning.
Arusha National Park brings mountain forest, open clearings and the Momella Lakes into one compact landscape. Beneath Mount Meru, the appeal is in the variety: a colobus in the canopy, giraffes in a clearing, a pause by the water.
Allow time to look closely. This is a place to appreciate habitats as much as headline wildlife, and a thoughtful contrast to the broad plains of the northern circuit.
The moments to make room for.
Momella Lakes
Water, reflections and birdlife bring a quieter rhythm to the drive.
Forest encounters
Look into the canopy as well as across the grass; the forest is part of the experience.
Mount Meru views
Clear weather can reveal the mountain above the park’s wooded slopes.
Make it part of your journey.
Journey style
Scenic game viewing, birdwatching and time outdoors.
Route pairing
Discuss an Arusha stay before continuing to Tarangire or the crater highlands.
Activities
Guided walks and other permitted activities need advance confirmation.
Your pace
Leave room around arrival flights rather than rushing straight into a full day.
A few things worth knowing.
Is this the same as a Mount Meru climb?
No. A park visit and a multi-day mountain climb are different experiences. Tell us which you have in mind.
Can I walk in the park?
Ask us about an authorised guided walk. Availability, route and ranger arrangements must be confirmed before travel.
Your next adventure
Let’s put you in the picture.
Share what caught your eye. We’ll take it from there.
