Arusha National Park
A gem close to Arusha city featuring Mount Meru, crater lakes, and diverse wildlife including colobus monkeys.
Highlights
- Mount Meru
- Momella Lakes
- Colobus Monkeys
- Gateway to Safari Country
Best time: June - February
Best for: Mount Meru, Momella Lakes, Colobus Monkeys
Arusha National Park is a gem close to Arusha city featuring Mount Meru, crater lakes, and diverse wildlife including colobus monkeys.
The park offers diverse landscapes from Mount Meru's slopes to the alkaline Momella Lakes, each supporting unique wildlife.
Black-and-white colobus monkeys are a highlight, with troops often seen moving through the forest canopy.
Canoe safaris on the Momella Lakes provide unique water-based wildlife viewing opportunities.
The park's proximity to Arusha makes it perfect for day trips or as an acclimatization stop before longer safaris.
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