Trip Days

04 Days

Type

Safari

Difficulty

Hard

Starting From
USD request

Arusha national park Safari

The first time you spot the rusty brown of the bushbuck standing in the grass mere meters from the path you are walking is a truly magic moment. You may also encounter a herd of buffalo grazing as little as 20-30 meters away. While these magnificent animals rightfully inspire awe with their sheer size: they can, after all, weigh as much as a ton. Such encounters are totally safe in the company of one of the experienced rangers of Arusha National Park. Giraffe, elephant, antelopes, and even the secretive leopard can be spotted in the mountain woods of the Arusha Park leaving you with memories that will surely be cherished for the rest of your life.

Visitors may choose the duration of the walk, and the difficulty of the route. Walks begin in across a plain, where visitors may see herds of zebra or distant cape buffalo. The walk continues toward the forest at the foot of Mount Meru, where there is a good chance of spotting giraffe munching on acacia trees. The walk ends with Ulyulyusya waterfall, a magnificent cascade coming directly from the Mountain.

While it is one of the smaller parks, Arusha National Park offers many attractions: Arusha Waterfall and Ngurdoto Crater. While the latter is only three kilometers across, it is so reminiscent of Ngorongoro Crater that the locals call it Ngorongoro’s younger brother. The Momella Lakes are a unique attraction that allows for canoeing: a great way to get closer to the pink flamingoes that feed in the shallows. Arusha National Park is also home to the majestic Mount Meru. Standing at 4566 meters, this dormant volcano is the fifth-highest point in all of Africa. It is a popular destination for those who enjoy the challenge of climbing, or preparation for climbing nearby Mount Kilimanjaro.

Trip Overview
  • Trip profile
    04 Day Trip 03 days nights
  • Cost
    USD request
  • Type
    Camping
  • Trip Code
    AD 23
  • Trek Days
  • Accomodation
    3 Night hotel, 3 night Tea House
  • Trek Accomodation
    4 Night hotel, 3 night Tea House
  • Transportation
    Bus, Jeep
  • Day 1
    ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
    Meet our professional guide in Arusha town who will give you a short safari info briefing, then you will drive to Arusha National Park. This is beautiful park and it has an awe- inspiring blend of vegetation which includes swamp, grasslands and mountain slopes of Meru which are swathed in tropical rainforest. It’s a unique ecosystem that attracts thousands of animals and birds. You will be accompanied by a ranger who will guide you through rainforest up to a sparkling waterfall where you will be able to spot black and white colobus monkeys going about their day. After lunch at the picnic site you will have a game drive through a wider scope of the park, including the lake of Momella and the Ngurdoto crater and you will most likely spot buffalo, waterbuck, giraffe, warthogs, zebra and gazelle as well as a host of different bird species. Late evening you will drive to the hotel or lodge for dinner and overnight.
  • Day 2
    ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
    After breakfast you will depart to Tarangire National Park. This park has a lot of migratory movement with greater Tarangire Ecosystem. The park runs along the Tarangire River and is mainly made up of low-lying hills on the great valley floor. Its natural vegetation mainly consists of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees with huge swamp areas. Enjoy spotting large batch of colourful and exclusive bird species. Over 500 different bird species are housed with the swamps. This Park also is home to three rare species of animals which is Grater Kudu, the fringed-eared Oryx as well as Ashy starlings.
  • Day 3
    TARANGIRE TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
    After breakfast you will depart to Lake Manyara National Park. This impressive park is one of Tanzania’s most dramatically located wildlife areas. Also, this park is beautiful with the main attraction of tree climbing lions, its elephants and hippos that you can see at closer range than most other places. Lake Manyara is an alkaline lake and at certain times of the year hosts thousands of flamingoes and a diversity of other bird’s life. The lake and its environment is also home to herbivores such as hippos, impalas, elephants, wildebeests, buffalo, warthogs and giraffes.
  • Day 4
    LAKE MANYARA TO NGORONGORO CRATER
    After breakfast, we descend into this magnificent crater for a half-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely crowded African wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino. The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic caldera at 8300 sq km and is arguably the most stunning arena. It is frequently described as one of the wonders of the world, not only because of its geological magnificence but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s largest populations of large mammals. Another big draw card to this picturesque park is the dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater, and afterwards, we will depart to Arusha town and we will end our adventure safari.
  • Trip concludes

  • All park fees
  • Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Accommodation before and after safari (double rooms, breakfast included)
  • Safari jeep Land Cruiser 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • Experienced English-speaking safari guide
  • 24/7 phone support
  • All accommodation under your program
  • Three meals per day on safari
  • Bottled water and soft drinks throughout the tour
  • Medical kit
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • Air tickets
  • Visa fee
  • Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari)
  • Tips to your safari guide ($20-50 per day per car)
  • Services not mentioned in the program
Trip Dates Availability Discount Price
12 July to 18 July 2015 Yes 3% USD 239 Book Now
12 July to 18 July 2015 No 3% USD 239 Book Now
12 July to 18 July 2015 Yes with Promotional Code USD 239 Book Now