Arusha National Park is the closest safari destination to the city of Arusha. It is home to Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second highest peak with an elevation of 4566m. The park has a rich variety of wildlife making it a great stop for visitors in Arusha who want to see a variety of animals on a short amount of time. It is smaller and lesser known than the other parks, but makes for a wonderful safari destination.

What will I see in Arusha National Park?

• In addition to Mount Meru, visitors to Arusha National Park will be treated to stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro on clear days
• The park is full of lakes and grasslands

What wildlife will I see on a safari in Arusha National Park?

While wildlife viewing is much less plentiful than other parks, it’s a great place to see the rare black-and-white colobus monkey, which is nearly exclusive to the area.

• Large mammals – Giraffes and African buffalo
• Ungulates – Zebras, bush bucks, water bucks, dikdiks, and warthogs.
• Blue monkeys and black-and-white Colobus monkeys

• Narina trogon, bar-tailed trogon, flamingoes, and many others