Arusha National Park

Nestled on the northern circuit of the Arusha region, the Arusha National Park is a great wildlife treasure in Tanzania. It is easy to access as you don’t need to travel so far after landing on the iconic land of Tanzania. Because Arusha is the beginning point of almost all Tanzania Safari Tours. The Park covers the foothill of Mount Meru by stretching an area of around 552 square kilometres. Despite the small size, you will be astonished by its untamed game viewing and picturesque scenery. Arusha National Park bowls the largest population of giraffes on the earth and also offers various safari activities to explore too. You can also witness a good number of birdlife around 400 species inside the park.

Best Time To Visit Arusha

Arusha National Park is worth visiting throughout the year. But to ensure the amazing wildlife viewing, you need to know about the best time of the year when the park is at its best. So, this is the dry season that runs between June and October, also considered the high season. You will see animals gathering around the waterholes and the thin vegetation makes it easier to spot them. Though the dry season is the best time to visit Arusha, the wet season (November to May) has also a unique advantage. You will see nature like a new bride decorated with green colour. Though this is considered the low season, bird watching is magical. Apart from that you will also get some intimate Tanzania Safari experience at a discounted price.

June to October (Dry/High Season)	November to May (Wet/Low Season)
Thin vegetable makes it easy to spot animals	Beautiful scenery and lush vegetation
It’s sunny and the sky looks clear and hardly any rain	Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru views are panoramic during December and February
Mornings and nights can be colder	This is the best time for birding enthusiasts
Fewer mosquitoes	Some roads may find it difficult to travel

Wildlife At Arusha

Arusha National Park is dotted with a plethora of unique mammal species including the African elephant, Cape buffalo, hippo, zebra, giraffe and more. You can get up-close views of those animals easily while wandering in the park. The most commonly seen wildlife in Arusha National Park are- Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, black-and-white colobus monkey, vervet monkey, blue Monkey, baboons, Hippo, Waterbuck, Bushbuck and Warthog. The park is renowned for its largest concentration of giraffes and if you want to see this long-necked beautiful animal, Arusha National Park is the best venue for you.

Activities to do in Arusha

Arusha National Park is a meagre-sized park with lots of activities to do. The most popular way to explore the wilderness is the game drive safari. Apart from that, you can go on a walking safari where you can spot elephants, giraffes and antelopes in their natural habitat. Apart from that canoeing in the Momella Lakes are also a great activity to do in Arusha National Park. It will give you a glimpse of various animals and birds in the surrounding area. The hiking trail in Mount Merun is also a rewarding activity which offers an incredible encounter with animals.

Top activities to do in Arusha National park

• Guided Nature Walks
• Canoe Safaris in Lake Momella
• Cultural Tours
• Hiking Mount Meru