Overview
- Duration: 1 day
- Activity Level: Moderate (some walking, safari vehicle, and light trekking)
- Highlights: Wildlife viewing, scenic landscapes, and a chance to explore unique ecosystems like the Ngurdoto Crater and Momella La
Tips for the Best Experience:
- Start Early: Early mornings are often the best time to spot wildlife as animals are more active during cooler hours.
- Follow Your Guide’s Instructions: Your guide will know where to find wildlife and how to keep you safe, especially when walking or getting close to animals.
- Respect Nature: Avoid making noise or disturbing the wildlife. Keep your distance, and be mindful of your surroundings.
- Best Time to Visit: Arusha National Park is great for year-round visits, but for optimal weather and wildlife sightings, the dry season (June to October) is ideal.
Not only is the animal life in the park abundant, but it is also one of the most beautiful and topographically varied parks in Tanzania. The park’s three most significant features include the rugged Mount Meru (Tanzania’s second highest peak at 4566m), the notably different coloured Momela Lakes, and the 3km wide Ngurdoto Crater, which was formed about fifteen million years ago!. We will enjoy lunch at the small lake Momela and do an exciting afternoon game drive, visiting both the Momela Lakes and the Ngurdoto Crater.
Wildlife which could be seen include African buffalos, elephants, hippos, giraffe, warthogs, antelopes, zebras, blue monkeys and sometimes a rare leopard or hyena. Late afternoon we depart for Arusha where we will end our safari adventure at Arusha planet lodge https://planet-lodges.com/arusha_planet_lodge
