1-Day Arusha National Park Walking and Canoeing Safari

1 Day Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Guided walking safari in Arusha National Park with an armed ranger
  • 02 Canoeing safari along the shorelines of Momella Lake
  • 03 Picnic lunch at Momella Lake with flamingos and views of Mt. Kilimanjaro
  • 04 Game drive through Arusha National Park's varied habitats
  • 05 Spot black and white colobus monkeys unique to northern Tanzania

Experience a full day in Arusha National Park with a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger and a canoeing safari along Momella Lake. This tour is designed for travellers who enjoy nature on foot and from the water, offering a relaxed wilderness experience with excellent wildlife viewing. It is a great choice for those with a free day in Arusha, whether before or after a longer safari.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha National Park
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Walking Safari, Canoeing and Game Drive in Arusha National Park

After breakfast, drive to Arusha National Park, once the setting for the action-packed Hollywood movie Hatari, starring John Wayne and Hardy Kruger. Along the way, pass herds of zebra, buffalo, and giraffe on the savannah.

You will enjoy a walking safari with an armed ranger for 1 to 4 hours. Later, have a picnic lunch at Momella Lake, famous for its huge flocks of colourful flamingos and views of majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro.

In the afternoon, continue with a 2-hour canoeing safari along the shorelines of Momella Lake. Afterwards, proceed on a game drive through the different habitats of this truly beautiful national park.

The park is home to black and white colobus monkeys, unique to this location in northern Tanzania, as well as Sykes' and vervet monkeys, shy forest duikers, elusive leopards, and substantial herds of antelope. In the late evening, drive back to your lodge.

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

  • Lunch (Breakfast and dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$25.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

  • Warm jacket or fleece (it is cold in the morning and on the crater rim)
  • Lightweight, neutral-colored clothing for daytime
  • Comfortable closed shoes
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • High-SPF sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Binoculars for wildlife viewing
  • Camera or phone with extra battery/power bank
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Small backpack for essentials
  • Personal medication

Know before you go

  • Early morning departure is important for the best wildlife viewing.
  • The crater floor is cooler in the morning and warmer later in the day.
  • Wildlife density is very high, but sightings still depend on animal movement.
  • The descent into the crater is by vehicle only with a guide.
  • Roads can be steep and sometimes rough.
  • You are required to stay in the vehicle except in designated areas.
  • Weather changes quickly between the rim (cold) and the crater floor (warmer).
  • Expect limited mobile signal in most areas.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began.

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