Arusha National Park is one of the top places to visit in Tanzania. This amazing safari park is located in Northern Tanzania – the most accessible safari parks in Tanzania. Arusha National Park is famous for its incredible diversity of flora and fauna, with incredible numbers of wildlife species. Arusha National Park is one of the smallest National Parks in Tanzania. The park has varied spectacular landscapes in three distinct areas that will leave you amazed. To the west is the Meru Crater that funnels the Jekukumia River a must see while here. The other is Ngurdoto Crater that is located in south-east – an area that has expanses of grassland.

The northern side of the park harbors the shallow alkaline Momella Lakes that have varying algal colours and are known for their wading birds. The National park is really spectacular and a visit here will grant you great opportunities to experience a diversity of African flora and fauna. Arusha National Park is home to the one of the highest mountains on the continent, “Mount Meru”- the fifth highest peak of Africa.

Mountain Meru has an elevation of about 4566 meters high. Mount Meru is the topographic centerpiece of Arusha National Park. Its fertile slopes rise above the surrounding savanna and support a forest that hosts diverse wildlife, including nearly 400 species of birds, and also monkeys and leopards. From the summit, slopes and cones of mountain Meru, the Momela Lakes, Ngurdoto crater and lush highlands that wrap up the slopes offer speculative scenery and an authentic view of nature offer exceptional beauty on your Tanzania Safari.

Arusha National Park is the most accessible of all national Parks in the Northern Safari Circuit – a perfect place for a day trip. The National Park is also good as first or last stop on a longer itinerary in Tanzania. Safaris to this beautiful safari park are not only rewarding but will offer you exceptional experiences as you will have a variety of choice when it comes to activities and experiences to participate in

Mountain Meru

Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located 70 kilometers west of Mount Kilimanjaro in southeast Arusha Region, Tanzania. Mount Meru is located just north of the city of Arusha, in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. Mount Meru is the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, after Mount Kilimanjaro. The mountain rises to a great height of 4,562.13 meters and is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day. Area encompassed by the mountain is covered by Arusha National Park.

Much of its bulk was lost about 7,800 years ago due to a summit collapse. Mount Meru most recently had a minor eruption in 1910. The several small cones and craters seen in the vicinity probably reflect numerous episodes of volcanic activity.

Arusha National Park has developed a reputation as the greatest spot for day visits and the ideal place to end a lengthy safari in Tanzania. This safari park’s fame is mostly due to its proximity to Arusha, the country’s capital.

The black-and-white colobus monkeys, Mount Meru, wetlands, lakes, waterfalls, and craters may all be found in the national park! There are many different types of fauna and landscape in the magnificent park.

The National Park is also one of the top places for walking safaris in Tanzania. This is because Arusha National Park lacks predators. Apart from Buffalos, Arusha National Park lacks the big five. However, during the morning hours and late in the evening hours, some Hyenas and leopard can be sported sneaking out and into the bushes respectively.