Arusha National Park

• As you enjoy the sights of the white and black Colobus monkeys, you will have an unclouded view of Mt. Meru, the continent's 5th highest mountain peak.
• It is also interesting to know that the mountain is still an active volcano and billowing fumes can be occasionally be seen rising from the highest summits.
• It is one of Tanzania's most accessible national parks.
• This makes it a convenient getaway for a savanna day trip either at the beginning or the end of one's broader safari itinerary.
• Not only does it shelter the Ngorongoro Crater but it is also home to the planet's largest population of African giraffes.
• Tucked away in mainland Tanzania, this protected park is largely dominated by the imposing Mt. Meru and wears the crown of the 'most topographically dynamic and beautiful wildlife parks'.
• There's nowhere else on earth that the transition between a pristine mountainous landscape and a bustling city landscape is as abrupt as it in Arusha National Park.

The park is dotted with an abundance of unique mammal species such as the African elephant, Cape buffalo, hippo, zebra, giraffe, and even the camera-shy wildebeest. Getting up close and personal to these incredible mammals is easy, as guided canoe trips and walking safari packages are readily available at the park. What's more, Arusha's unmatched variety of fascinating landscapes include an expansive open savanna that later gives way to a patch of acacia scrubland before finally culminating in a lush rainforest. The alpine conditions in the lofty sides of the majestic Mt Meru only add to the picturesque backdrop of this national park.

This magnificent National Park is only a 45-minute drive away from the town of Arusha, the starting point of any safari in northern Tanzania.The easiest way to get to Arusha is to get a direct flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport, which is situated about 46km from Arusha. Otherwise, traveller canfly in to Julius Nyerere International Airport, near Dar es Salaam and get a connecting domestic flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.