Itinerary

1. Full-Day Arusha National Park Safari Itinerary

   07:30 AM – Hotel Pick-up

   • Begin the day with a prompt pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Arusha.

   • Meet your professional safari guide and receive a short briefing about the day's activities.

   08:30 AM – Arrive at Arusha National Park (Momella Gate)

   • Arrive at the park's main entrance at Momella Gate.

   • Allow your guide to complete the required park entry formalities.

   09:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Morning Game Drive & Ngurdoto Crater Exploration

   • Start your game drive through Arusha National Park’s scenic terrain.

   • Explore the Ngurdoto Crater, often referred to as "Little Ngorongoro" due to its similar caldera formation.

   • Observe the crater floor’s lush swamps, where buffaloes, warthogs, zebras, and numerous bird species thrive.

   • Continue driving through various landscapes, including open grasslands known as the "Mini Serengeti."

   • Watch for giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and several species of antelopes grazing freely.

   • Look for primates such as the black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and baboons in the forested areas.

   • Admire the stunning vistas of Mount Meru and, weather permitting, distant views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

   12:30 PM to 01:30 PM – Picnic Lunch in the Park

   • Stop at a scenic, designated picnic site within the park.

   • Enjoy a relaxing lunch amidst the natural surroundings, with the sounds of wildlife in the background.

   01:30 PM to 03:30 PM – Guided Walking Safari & Momella Lakes

   • Embark on a guided walking safari, accompanied by an armed ranger for safety.

   • Walk through lush forests and along trails that may lead past waterfalls like Tululusia Falls.

   • Approach the Momella Lakes, a group of shallow, alkaline lakes with distinct mineral compositions.

   • Observe a variety of birdlife, including flocks of flamingos, pelicans, herons, and Egyptian geese.

   • Discover smaller wildlife, insects, and unique vegetation, including towering fig trees and wildflowers.

   03:30 PM to 04:30 PM – Final Game Drive

   • Continue with a short game drive through different sections of the park.

   • Revisit areas where animal activity was high earlier in the day or explore new wildlife-rich zones.

   04:30 PM – Depart from the Park

   • Begin your return journey to Arusha with reflections on the day’s encounters.

   05:30 PM – Drop-off at Hotel in Arusha

   • Arrive at your hotel in Arusha.

   • Conclude your full-day safari with unforgettable memories of wildlife, landscapes, and unique walking experiences in Arusha National Park.