Tanzania
A day trip to Arusha National Park includes an early morning game drive, a hike or guided walk through the park's forests, a visit to the Ngurdoto Crater, and a stop at the Momella Lakes. The trip offers visitors a chance to experience Tanzania's wildlife and natural beauty in a short amount of time.
0800h Pick up from Arusha town and drive to Arusha National Park. The park (137km²) has terrain ranging from open savannah through acacia scrublands to Afro-montane cloud and rain forest and Afro-alpine vegetation similar to Mount Kilimanjaro. There are several alkaline lakes and the spectacular Ngurudoto Crater. Mammal species include elephant, buffalo, various primates, giraffe and leopard. Hiking is allowed if accompanied by an armed guard and the climb up Mount Meru is superb, often giving the best views available of Mount Kilimanjaro. At 4,556m, Mount Meru is the fifth highest mountain in Africa and is located in the Arusha National Park. Lunch is served at Momela Wildlife Lodge. The tour ends in Arusha town at around 1700hrs.
Day Trip
Tanzania
0800h Pick up from Arusha town and drive to Arusha National Park. The park (137km²) has terrain ranging from open savannah through acacia scrublands to Afro-montane cloud and rain forest and Afro-alpine vegetation similar to Mount Kilimanjaro. There are sever…
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