Arusha National Park

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Arusha National Park

Located in Tanzania Northern, Arusha is an important and comparatively pleasant town, a major transport hub that acts as a gateway to the famous safari reserves of Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire, as well as Mount Kilimanjaro. It's a buzzing and lively town in a scenic location at the foot of Mount Meru and with its suburbs spread out over numerous volcanic foothills. The place has a frontier-style atmosphere, with safari vehicles, stinky trucks, and cranky old taxis fighting for space on the dusty roads.

The areas to the north and east of town are extremely scenic in parts, with coffee plantations and shamba farms covering the volcanic domes, a really great place for walking and mountain biking, and with some high-quality rural retreats.

Things to do

Picnicking
Climbing Mount Meru
Walking Safaris
Game Drive
Corning Safaris
Walking Safaris

Best Time to Visit

During the dry season between June and October, game viewing is at its best. The Arusha National Park is suitable for year-round birding, particularly between November and April when migratory birds from North Africa and Europe are present and the native birds have their breeding plumage on display.

What make this park unique

Arusha area has some decent shopping options, whether you are looking to stock up on supplies for a safari, visit a colorful local market, or a large curio emporium.
Highlights of the park include the “mini-Ngorongoro” known as Ngurdoto Crater, which spans 3.5 kilometers in diameter, and the Momella Lakes which are framed by green hills.
The shallow alkaline Momella Lakes in the northeast have varying algal colors and are known for their wading birds.
The park is the sole park in the country’s northern circuit where visitors can engage in a walking safari.

Tanzania Travel Guide

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Best Time for Tanzania

Late December to March: dry season with warmer temperatures.March to May: the rainy season, what locals call the long rains (six to eight weeks of rain)

Health at Tanzania

Visitors originating from countries with possible exposure to cholera and yellow fever should travel with valid vaccination certificates.

Tanzania Visa

The majority of foreign citizens visiting Tanzania for tourism are required to carry a valid Tanzanian visa to enter the country through border entry points.

Tanzania Safari Packing List

This Tanzania Safari packing list is just a recommended guideline for your reference. Everything is optional for you to choose from

Tanzania Weather

Tanzania is hot throughout the year and is humid on the coast and dry on the central plateau.

Tipping in Tanzania

Tipping is a form of appreciation that you give to a service provider and this practice is done across different destinations in Tanzania.

Tanzania Safari FAQs

Do I need a visa?

For tourism and leisure purposes, a single entry tourist visa is the most common requirement for entry into Tanzania

Tanzania Safari Cost

Our well-planned travel itineraries will not only help you generate the right Tanzania safari budget but also let you enjoy the most amazing safari activities at relatively affordable costs.

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