10-Hour Arusha National Park Safari with Walking Adventure

10 Hours Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Drive through Arusha National Park's lush rainforest landscapes
02 Visit the Momella Lakes for flamingos, waterbucks, and abundant birdlife
03 Enjoy a guided walking safari with a ranger for close-up wildlife encounters
04 Take in dramatic views from Ngurdoto Crater, the "Little Ngorongoro"
05 Capture sunset views of Mount Meru on the return to Arusha

Discover the diverse landscapes of Arusha National Park on a full-day safari that blends classic game viewing with an unforgettable walking adventure. Drive through lush rainforest to the scenic Momella Lakes, where birdlife thrives and wildlife often gathers along the shores, before heading out on a guided walking safari with an armed ranger for an up-close look at the park's inhabitants. After a picnic lunch in the park, continue by vehicle to the panoramic viewpoints of Ngurdoto Crater, the "Little Ngorongoro," known for its dramatic scenery and excellent wildlife spotting. End the day with golden-hour views of Mount Meru as you return to Arusha.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Mount Meru, Arusha National Park

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Momella Lakes, Walking Safari, and Ngurdoto Crater Views

Morning

Start with a drive into the park through lush rainforest areas. Visit the Momella Lakes, where you may see flamingos, waterbucks, and other bird species. Continue with a guided walking safari accompanied by a ranger for a closer look at giraffes, buffaloes, and colobus monkeys.

Afternoon

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park. Proceed with a game drive toward Ngurdoto Crater viewpoints, often called the "Little Ngorongoro," offering dramatic scenery and wildlife sightings along the crater floor.

Evening

Exit the park in the late afternoon as the sun sets over Mount Meru, offering excellent photography opportunities before returning to Arusha city.

The route