Arusha National Park Day Trip
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Arusha National Park Day trip Overview
Arusha National Park day trip is a very popular tour in both game drive & a guided nature walk escorted by an armed ranger. The Park is the only National Park in Tanzania that offers a nature walk inside the Park. Mount Meru which is part of the Park with its 4566 m above the sea level can be climbed in three to four days with an overnight stay at the alpine huts of Miriakamba and Saddo on your way up and down. The Park covers an area of 137 sq. km, with very unique features that include the montane forest, Momela lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, and the rocky Mount Meru.
In the morning, we will collect you from your hotel in Arusha and take you to the Arusha National Park. The park has an incredible variety of fauna and flora, which cannot fail to impress. Hollywood also chose this region to film the movie “Hatari”, in which Hardy Kruger starred alongside the legendary John Wayne. Your day trip will include a visit to the Ngurdoto Crater. Buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and baboons can be seen all year round, as well as many different bird species. At the Momella Gate, an armed ranger will be waiting for you to accompany you on the walking safari, which will give you a chance to experience the wildlife up close. Only a few other national parks in Tanzania give you such an opportunity, and it is something that should not be missed. Lunch will be taken at a picnic place and in the afternoon, you will continue your tour in the safari vehicle through the Arusha National Park. After plenty of time allocated for you to observe the wildlife, we will take you back to Arusha.
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Tanzania Safari Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania is an East-African country and is bordered by the Indian Ocean, Kenya, and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Burundi to the east, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south.
To get a better picture of the country’s location view the Tanzania Map. We are often asked as part of Tanzania Safari FAQs about which airport to fly to reach Tanzania. To get to Tanzania however, you need to reach the main airport of Tanzania which is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8 miles southwest of Dar es Salaam Or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) then You can fly or drive between reserves while moving on from Arusha or Zanzibar.
The right Safari Packing List Tanzania is essential while traveling to Tanzania. Carry the right clothing, gear, electronics, and other equipment, and make sure you have all the necessary Tanzania Travel Requirements including, passports, Visa, Tanzania Travel Insurance, and other vaccination certificates to travel hassle-free in Tanzania.
We also suggest you carry enough cash in the Tanzania Currency (Tanzania Shillings) that will be useful for paying the taxi drivers and Tipping in Tanzania Safari and more
There are numerous Tanzania National Parks such as Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Manyara, Kilimanjaro, and more. The best safaris are those that combine all kinds of safari adventures such as enjoying various Tanzania Beaches, exploring Tanzania’s way of life, hiking the tallest peaks of Africa Mount Kilimanjaro, and taking pleasure in Solo Safari Tanzania.
If you have enough amount of time we suggest you combine a safari or two and all the activities mentioned above to have a fantastic time in Africa. Go on Zanzibar Beach Holidays and explore the Tanzania Border Countries such as Kenya, Rwanda, and more!
A Tanzania Safari can be done in 10 days or 2 days as well depending on the time you have to spend and the locations you wish to visit on your Safari. The more time you spend on the safari the better experience you are going to have. Tanzania’s Capital has developed into a mini-Dubai and exploring the city is fun.
With diversified Tanzania Demographics that host a mix of folklore and traditions, there are numerous opportunities to explore the country. So take your time and buy longer itineraries and Tanzania Safari Packages to enjoy your safari to the fullest
