Arusha To Serengeti National Park:
Arusha National Park is a popular destination for tourists visiting Tanzania, known for its diverse wildlife, scenic landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. The Arusha National Park Tour offers visitors an opportunity to explore the park’s unique ecosystem, which features a mix of forest, savannah, and wetland habitats. The Arusha National Park Safari is an ideal way to experience the park’s wildlife, which includes buffalos, giraffes, zebras, and even the rare black-and-white colobus monkey. For those looking for a more immersive experience, there are several Arusha National Park lodges available for overnight stays. The tour operator also offers trips from Arusha to the Serengeti National Park, one of the world’s most renowned wildlife reserves. Visit https://domestictourismsafaris.co.tz/site2026/arusha-national-park/ for more information.
Establishment: 1960
Area: 552 sq km
Location: Situated between Latitude 3015’S and Longitude 36045’S at its center.
Principal features:
the rugged Mount Meru, Lakes, craters, forest, and waterfalls.
Altitude:
Ranges from 1524 m above sea level at Momella to nearly 4565m at the summit of Meru. Major attractions: The Momella lakes, Ngurdoto crater, Meru crater, cone, black and white colobus monkeys, giraffes, forest, and waterfalls.
Common animals:
Over 40 species of mammals have been recorded including elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, warthog, black and white colobus monkeys, duikers, leopards, etc.
Distance and time:
About 40 km from Arusha; 130 km from Kilimanjaro National Park: 45 minutes to one hour from Arusha, and 1 – 2 hours from Kilimanjaro National Park.
Best time to visit:
October to February.
Facilities:
Miriakamba and saddle huts up the Mountain, public and special campsites inside the park, Ngurdoto mountain lodge, Big rest house, Momella lodge, Tanzanite Hotel, Ngaresero lodge, Dikdik and hostels
