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ArushaNational Park
A compact jewel just 40 minutes from Arusha city, this park packs diverse habitats into a small area: the Ngurdoto Crater, Momella Lakes, and the towering Mount Meru — Africa's fif…
Best Time to VisitJune to October and December to February (dry seasons)
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Overview
Arusha National Park
A compact jewel just 40 minutes from Arusha city, this park packs diverse habitats into a small area: the Ngurdoto Crater, Momella Lakes, and the towering Mount Meru — Africa's fifth highest peak.
Park Highlights
01Mount Meru — excellent acclimatization climb before Kilimanjaro
02Ngurdoto Crater — a mini Ngorongoro
03Momella Lakes — flamingo-covered alkaline lakes
04Walking safaris with armed rangers
05Black-and-white colobus monkeys in the forest canopy
06Perfect first-day or last-day safari activity
Best Time to Visit
June to October and December to February (dry seasons)
Climate
Cool and green, 15-25°C, wetter than surrounding lowlands
Location
TZ, Northern Tanzania
3.2333° S, 36.8333° E
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Animals
Colobus MonkeyBlue MonkeyGiraffeBuffaloBushbuckDik-dikFlamingoElephant
Activities
Mount Meru climbingCanoeing on Momella LakesWalking safarisGame drivesBirdwatchingWaterfall hikes
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Hand-curated properties ranging from intimate tented camps to landmark lodges — chosen for extraordinary service and unrivalled wildlife access.
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