The Arusha National Park is the only park in Northern Tanzania where you may experience a walking safari. Safari in the Arusha National Park means a light trekking with a ranger. You will walk in the tropical forest and watch animals outside the car. The most amazing thing is that you will be able to walk up to the crater of Meru (the second highest peak of Tanzania and the fifth highest peak of Africa) which is located right in the park. This is a fantastic experience, worth adding to your Tanzanian adventures!
After the walking safari, a jeep will drive you to the furthest part of the park – the Momela lakes where you can see pink flamingos as well as many other animals on your way.
Day 1: Moshi to Arusha National Park
We leave Arusha at exactly 8:00 a.m after breakfast. for the hour-long trip to Arusha National Park. You’ll stretch your legs on an out-of-this-world walking safari with a ranger who will lead you through the rainforest to a dazzling waterfall where you’ll see black and white colobus monkeys going about their business. After a delicious lunch, you’ll board a Land Cruiser for a game drive across the park, including the Momella Lakes and the Ngurduto Crater, where you’ll likely see buffalo, waterbuck, giraffe, warthogs, zebra, and gazelle, as well as a variety of bird species.
You might get a glimpse of the elusive leopard or elephant if you’re lucky. Remember to bring your camera! You’ll be driven back to Moshi after the drive.