AREA: 332 sq. km

LOCATION: 51km/32 miles North of Arusha

The Arusha National Park is the closest park to Arusha town which is northern Tanzania’s safari capital. The Arusha National Park and Arusha town derive their name from the Wa-Arusha people who traditionally lived in this area.

A multi-faceted jewel, it offers great viewing of flora and fauna in a beguiling diversity of habitats.

Mount Meru at 4566m/14,980 feet stands at the near center of the park and offers hikers to climb it in 3 to 4 days.

BEST KNOWN FOR

• Rich tapestry of flora and fauna.
• The Arusha National Park and Arusha town derive their name from the Wa-Arusha people who traditionally lived in this area.
• Until 1967 this was known as Ngurdoto Crater National Park.
• It has three distinct zones that defines its beauty and variety

Activities:

• Bird watching
• Forest Walks
• 3 to 4 days Mt Meru climb
• Game drives for few days or even a day trip is possible.