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This full-day safari to Arusha National Park offers a unique combination of wildlife viewing, walking safari, and canoeing experiences rarely found together in one destination. Located just a short drive from Arusha town, the park is renowned for its lush montane forests, open savannah, alpine scenery, and stunning views of Mount Meru.
Ideal for travelers seeking an active and scenic safari day, Arusha National Park delivers rich biodiversity, fewer crowds, and unforgettable landscapes.
• Scenic drive from Arusha
• Guided walking safari with armed ranger
• Game drive in Arusha National Park
• Ngurdoto Crater viewpoint visit
• Canoeing at Momella Lakes
• Bird watching and wildlife photography
• Picnic lunch inside the park
• Mount Meru scenic views
After breakfast, depart from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Arusha National Park (approximately 45–60 minutes). Upon arrival, complete park entry formalities and begin your adventure.
Start with a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger. Walk through open grasslands and forested areas while learning about wildlife tracks, plants, and ecosystems. You may encounter giraffes, buffalo, warthogs, zebras, and various antelope species at a safe distance.
Midday | Game Drive & Picnic Lunch
Continue with a scenic game drive through the park’s diverse habitats, including Ngurdoto Crater viewpoints, open plains, and forested slopes of Mount Meru. The park is home to giraffes, buffalo, colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, flamingos, and many bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated scenic site inside the park, surrounded by nature.
Afternoon | Canoeing at Momella Lakes
After lunch, proceed to the Momella Lakes for a peaceful canoeing safari (subject to water levels and park conditions). Paddle quietly across the shallow alkaline lakes while observing flamingos, pelicans, herons, and other water birds up close, with Mount Meru forming a dramatic backdrop.
Late Afternoon | Return to Arusha
After completing activities, exit the park and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.
• Arusha National Park
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