Arusha National Park

Gateway to Mount Meru

Best Time to Visit

June – October for dry dry season hiking clearance; November – April for Pink Flamingo migrations.

Recommendation

Canoeing safaris on the Momela Lakes offer unparalleled standard framing mirrors of Mount Meru overlays.

A Multitude of Habitats

Arusha National Park features a rich diversity of landscapes, from open savannah and alpine areas to dense rainforest. It is the best place in northern Tanzania to see black-and-white colobus monkeys, and offers spectacular views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro on clear days.

Canoeing Momela Lakes

Glide silently through alkaline water mirrors reflecting Mt Meru ridges. Witness troops of waterbucks gathering at edge shores framing beautiful cooling standard reflection ranges sequentially.

Colobus Canopy

The rainforest biodiversity hosts standard dense groups of rare Black-and-White Colobus monkeys. View coordinates of jumps framing beautiful branch bridges over standard waterfall cooling mists.

Curated Sample Itineraries

LUXURY
  • Stay at luxury organic Coffee Estate Lodge
  • Private canoeing safari setups on Momela
  • Guided walking safari supporting armed guards
  • Private helicopter sightseeing loops over Meru
Ideal for: Edge viewpoints & Helicopter lovers
$2,850 / night
MID-RANGE
  • Comfortable forest resort lodge overlaps
  • Fitted private 4x4 safari cruiser with trackers
  • Guided standard waterfall hikes for families
  • Scenic drive transfers with optimal game tracking
Ideal for: Families & Day trips
$1,200 / night
BUDGETED
  • Nights in vetted standard canvas mobile tents
  • Standard robust 4x4 safari cruiser groups
  • Private camp chef providing fresh table menus
  • All park entrance and campsite fees included
Ideal for: Back-to-Nature solo explorers
$350 / night