Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park is only 32 kilometers away from the Arusha city. It consists of three spectacular features, the Momela Lakes, Mount Meru and the Ngurdoto Crater. The park’s altitude varies from 1,500 meters to more than 4,500 meters covering an area of 137 square kilometers. Also it is famous for walking Safaris Park escorted by armed rangers for the safety.

On clear days magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen from almost any part of the park. The vegetation and wildlife varies with the topography which ranges from forest to swamp.

The park is famous for its 400 species of birdlife, both migrant and resident, including the pelicans and flamingo reside at the Momela Lakes and Ngurdoto crater.

The birdlife varies from these places provided that they are separated by a narrow peace of land. Animals frequently seen in the park are black and white colobus monkey, baboon, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, leopard, hyena, zebra and a wide range of antelope species.

The reptiles include tortoises, geckos, lizards, monitor lizards, and different kinds of snakes. A more day stay at Arusha National Park allows hiking the little mountain that looks like a pyramid near Momela gate known as Ol’doinyo Landaree and camel safaris can be arranged at the village of Mkuru.