Visit Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park – Day Safari Adventure Near Arusha Town
Arusha National Park is a small yet incredibly scenic wildlife destination located just 45 minutes from Arusha town in northern Tanzania. Covering approximately 137 square kilometers, Arusha National Park offers a diverse landscape that includes lush montane forests, sparkling lakes, and open grasslands, all within a compact and accessible area.
Arusha National Park is home to a variety of wildlife species, making it an excellent destination for a short safari experience. Visitors can easily spot giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, and the playful black-and-white colobus monkeys that inhabit the forested areas. Although the park does not have large predators like lions, its rich biodiversity and peaceful atmosphere make Arusha National Park a unique and enjoyable destination.
Bird enthusiasts will also find Arusha National Park to be a paradise, with more than 400 recorded bird species. The Momella Lakes within the park often attract flamingos and other water birds, providing excellent birdwatching opportunities throughout the year.
One of the most striking features of Arusha National Park is the magnificent Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest mountain. The mountain creates a dramatic backdrop and offers hiking opportunities for adventurous travelers seeking a more active experience.
Unlike many other parks in Tanzania, Arusha National Park allows walking safaris and canoeing activities. These experiences give visitors a closer connection to nature and wildlife in a safe and guided environment. Perfect for a day trip, Arusha National Park provides a quick yet unforgettable introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife and breathtaking scenery without the need for long travel distances.
Morning
We start our day with a game drive in Ngurdoto Crater. We look for buffaloes and elephants eating grass. In the forest areas, we try to see black-and-white colobus monkeys jumping in the trees. We also see many giraffes eating leaves from tall trees. As we drive, we might spot zebras and different types of antelopes running across the grasslands.
Afternoon
After lunch, we keep driving through the park. We go to an area called “Little Serengeti”. Here, we see more animals like warthogs and baboons. We also look for leopards, but they’re hard to find. We drive near the Momella Lakes where we might see flamingos standing in the water. Throughout the day, we see many colorful birds flying around.
Evening
As the day ends, we leave the park with many good memories. We’ve seen lots of animals like giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and many types of antelopes. We’ve enjoyed beautiful views of Mount Meru and the lakes. It’s been a full day of seeing wildlife and enjoying nature in one of Tanzania’s nicest parks.
Price Includes/Excludes
Price Includes
- Arusha or Moshi drop off: After your day trip, relax and enjoy a convenient transfer to your accommodation in Arusha/Moshi.
- Expert Guidance: A knowledgeable and English-speaking driver/guide will be by your side throughout the journey. They’ll share their expertise, ensuring you don’t miss a thing. (Guides in other languages are available upon request, just let us know!)
- All-inclusive Permits: Leave the paperwork to us! Park entrance fees, government charges, and conservation taxes are all included, ensuring a seamless and stress-free in day trip.
- Delicious Meals & Drinks: delicious meals and refreshing drinks during your day trip. We provide all meals and drinking water throughout your trip. Alcoholic beverages (except premium brands and spirits) are also included.
- Drive per itinerary:Enjoy your journey From Moshi town to Tarangire National Park
Price Excludes
- Optional Activities in Arusha National Park
- For those interested in enhancing their Arusha National Park experience, we offer additional activities:
- Guided walking safari
- Canoeing on Momella Lakes
- These activities provide unique perspectives of the park’s beauty and wildlife. Prices vary depending on group size and season.
- To add these experiences to your trip or for more information, please contact us. We’ll be happy to customize your safari to include these exciting options!
- Accommodation: Accommodation is not included. But we can make an arrangement for you at an additional charge.
- Tipping: Tipping your instructor is a kind gesture to acknowledge his or her hard work and excellent service. While tipping is not mandatory, it is certainly appreciated.
- Additional Food & Drinks: Alcoholic beverages (except those included at 5-star accommodations) and other drinks outside your meal plan are not covered.
- Travel Logistics: Flights, travel insurance, and visas are not included.
- Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, personal shopping, and other incidental costs are your responsibility.
Our Day trips FAQs
Yes, on clear days, you can get views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The village is located on the slopes of the mountain, providing excellent vantage points.
Kikuletwa Hot Springs, also known as Chemka, is a natural geothermal pool with clear blue water. It’s a popular spot for swimming and relaxing in a beautiful, natural setting.
Our Maasai day trip include a traditional Maasai meal(optional). The meal is a unique opportunity to taste authentic Maasai cuisine. Feel free to contact us to customize the meal suit to your preference.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking and exploring. The tour involves some walking through coffee plantations, villages and Scenic waterfalls.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking and exploring. The tour involves some walking through coffee plantations, villages and Scenic waterfalls.
Yes, but always ask for permission before taking photos of people. Respecting local customs and etiquette is important.
You will learn about Maasai traditions, customs, and daily life. The tour includes visits to traditional Maasai homes and interaction with community members
Yes, it’s an educational and enjoyable experience for children. They will learn about different cultures and participate in interactive activities.
Yes, swimming is allowed and is one of the main attractions. The water is warm, crystal clear, and perfect for a refreshing dip.
You’ll have opportunity to do Game drives, bird watching, and visiting the rhino sanctuary. These activities provide a comprehensive view of the park’s wildlife and landscapes.
After Tarangire, you can visit Serengeti National Park or Ngorongoro Crater for a more extended safari experience. Both parks are renowned for their rich wildlife and stunning landscapes.
The drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park typically takes about 2-3 hours. The journey offers scenic views of the Tanzanian landscape along the way.
The park is known for its black rhinos and wild dogs. Conservation programs in the park focus on protecting these endangered species.
Yes, there are several lodges and tented camps near Tarangire National Park. Staying overnight allows for early morning and late afternoon game drives
You can expect to see large herds of elephants, baobab trees, lions, leopards, and diverse bird species. The park is renowned for its high density of elephants and seasonal migration of Birds Species
Yes, it’s a family-friendly park with diverse wildlife. Children will enjoy the chance to see rhinos and wild dogs in their natural habitat. Contact us to customize this that will suit with your family budget-friendly.
On clear days, you can see Mount Kilimanjaro from certain viewpoints in the park. The views are particularly spectacular in the early morning.
You can see four out of the Big Five in Tarangire National Park! It’s famous for elephants and lions. While rhinos are rare here, you’ll still have an amazing safari adventure
Reviews
Verified Excellent and exceptional experience! My experience couldn't be better and I couldn't recommend Nyange more! They are excellent and I'm super satisfied with everything.I booked my climbing to Kilimanjaro with them and everything was perfect from the starting communication to the very last second I was with them.I'm a woman solo traveler and I felt safe every single time.All the staff is very nice, helpful and attentive. They really make the phrase "come as a client, leave as a friend" come true, I'll miss everyone! Special thanks to my guide in Kilimanjaro: Amnaay (if you wanna go with him, I assure you'll have a fun and pleasant time! He knows a lot, is very encouraging and literally held me when I couldn't walk anymore. I don't know if I could reach the summit without him and all the other guys that came with me - the cooker, waiter and porters, everyone special, very professional and has their space in my heart).They arranged everything I needed: my commuting from the city center to the farm (their farm is amaaaaazing, beautiful and the room was super comfortable and clean and with a breathtaking view of Kilimanjaro. All the delicious food they make is local - with ingredients from the farm), even in my last night Amnaay asked them if they could cook Ugali for me, and they did!The owner, Praise, is also very caring and himself always make sure that everything is ok, always having nice conversations, asking if I need something, etc.I could be here writing a review of 50 pages only speaking good things about them. Highly recommend! It was for sure the best experience in my life and thanks for them!Posted onVerified Highly Recommend Nyange Adventures - a life changing experience I highly recommend Nyange Adventures. Amina coordinated our tour and was extremely helpful, communicative, and accommodating. We did a 9-day safari and 3-days in Zanzibar all coordinated through Nyange Adventures for our honeymoon. It was the perfect amount of time if you plan to do both Central Serengeti (most popular) and Northern Serengeti (Wildebeest migration in September), which we did. I wish we had more time in Zanzibar, and we could have easily spent 5-7 days there and scuba dived. Our safari was exceptional because our guide, Joseph, was top notch. Joseph is so kind and professional. He went out of his way to make sure we had an incredible experience. Joseph knew where to go, when to wake up, and he was just as excited to see the wildlife as we were, which made it even better. Our stays were mid-tier, and we always had a shower and bathroom. Some stays were better than others, admittedly, but the food was always delicious and the hospitality of the staff was incredible. Be prepared to spend a lot of time in the car and on bumpy, wild, and remote roads... remember that is what a safari entails. Be patient and let go of control. In order to access once-in-a-lifetime nature, you have to rough it a bit. We enjoyed learning more about the history of Tanzania (Tan-gan-ika) and Swahili culture. Do not skip the tribe immersions (we met the Hadzabe, Datoga, and Masai tribes). Pay your white people tax and spread USD tips around. Bring a lot of cash with you as we had trouble accessing ATMs. I wish we brought more cash, so we didn't have to waste time figuring out how to pay once we arrived. Amina warned me, but I didn't understand and if I went again, I would bring even more USD. Hadiya was our guide in Zanzibar. We did a walking tour with her. She was very informative, kind, and helpful. Skip the spice tour if you can... it is a big tourist trap. After a safari, you might want some time to decompress at these incredible beaches. Be prepared that the tides are strong and occur in the middle of the day. Amina booked a perfect hotel for us - the Sunshine Marine Lodge. In Zanzibar, it really matters where you stay! My only regret is not scuba diving. We ended our days on safari with a campfire and a dancing ceremony. I would highly recommend learning Swahili words and using Swahili language with locals. There is a lot to learn from the people who live in Tanzania - every person we met had a unique story and shared more about their way of life. Be patient. Embrace their culture and learn something. I really didn't want to leave and I can't wait to go back. I think about this experience every day.Posted onVerified Best team ever! I can honestly say that this was one of the best experiences I have ever had traveling. It was made special because of the amazing people who supported our trek up Kily- from our awesome guides, Amnaay and Musa, to Oscar, our chef, who prepared delicious meals to Steve, our waiter,who ensured all of our needs were met to Mohammed who ensured our tents and sleeping quarters were up to snuff and ever porter who supported our hike. Everyday I looked forward to seeing our team on the mountain, they always had smiles on their faces and were cheering us along the way. We became family as we shared time together and I learned to trust my team. Nyange Adventures is top notch and I highly recommend Nyange for your trek up Kily!Posted onVerified Trip of a lifetime in the Ngorongoro crater with Rashidi Spent three days with Rashidi at the Ngorongoro crater and had the time of a life. Rashidi is an excellent guide. Not only can he spot the mammals, sometimes from kilometers away. But he can spot birds too. He can recognize the calls and finds them when they are hidden in thick bush. His English is great and he is knowledgeable about the land and people as well. We saw giraffes, lions, elephants, rhinos, serval cats, water buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, plus over 30 species of birds! Can’t recommend this company and Rashidi enough.Posted onVerified Overnight guide tour to Ngorongoro Crater We had a very last minute opportunity with 3 extra days on a Tanzania mission trip and Nyange did a beautiful job arranging two nights at Ngorongoro Crater with a full day of birding and wildlife in the Crater. They welcomed us at Kilamanjaro International Airport and drove us to Dodoma and the end of the three days. Arrangements were great. Praise was very prompt with queries and helping get myself my wife and three friends all set up. Rashid was our guide and driver, took excellent care of us and demonstrated great guiding skills identifying birds large and small along with really good wildlife finds including 3 rhinos and a Serval Cat. I would highly recommend this group to anyone.Posted onVerified Roof of Africa From the Safari to Kilimanjaro to ZanzibarEverything was arranged and sorted by these guysWhat a truly spellbinding experience into the heart of TanzaniaOne for the booksExtremely reliable company and staffPosted onVerified Terriffic Tanzania We had the most amazing, interesting and memorable adventure in Tanzania. We had a 12-days adventure meeting tripes, local people in the villages, safari tours, waterfalls and farms. We had Francis Boniphase as our guide during the entire trip. He is very friendly and is curious to learn and give his knowledge to us. We also met the owner of the Nyange (Praise Nyange) who gave us some awesome experiences on his farm.Posted onVerified Made it with Nyange! My son and I just reached the summit on the 8 day Lemosho climb with the fabulous crew of Nyange. Special shout out to our guide Amnaay and the assistant guide Henry, without whom we would not have succeeded. On summit day, they carried our day packs, kept us at a steady pace (believe me, that is a good thing), when at several points I was ready to give up. We were one of the first ones to get there just in time to watch to most glorious sunrise. Then, they pretty much held on to us on the rapid and harrowing decent. I found Nyange hightly recommened in Stedman's book. It is a small local outfit that supports KPAP. The owner, who was once a porter, even came to say hi to us during our last day in Moshi. There are lots of operators, a couple of them had huge groups of trekkers, and I am sure they all do a fine job, but I chose to go with a local company and I am so glad I did. And, don't let anyone tell you Kilimanjaro is easy. It was very, very hard!
