The Gateway to Safari
Arusha National Park is one of Tanzania's most underrated gems. Located just a short drive from the bustling safari hub of Arusha Town, it features a stunning variety of terrain—from the cloud forests of Mount Meru to the swampy Ngurdoto Crater and the alkaline Momella Lakes.
While it may not have the predator density of the Serengeti, it offers a more intimate and serene safari experience. It is the best place to see the beautiful Black-and-White Colobus monkeys and offers clear, breathtaking views of both Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days.
At 4,566m, Tanzania's second-highest peak and an excellent warm-up climb for Kilimanjaro.
The easiest place in northern Tanzania to spot Black-and-White Colobus.
Paddle across mirror-like alkaline lakes to see hippos and buffaloes up close from the water.
Accompanied by an armed ranger, experience the thrill of the savanna on foot for a truly immersive nature walk.
A mini-Ngorongoro with a three-kilometer diameter, perfect for viewing buffalo and warthog on the crater floor.
A giant, hollowed-out strata fig tree that has formed a natural tunnel large enough for a vehicle to drive through.
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