Tanzania · National Parks

1-Day Arusha National Park Safari with Ngurdoto Crater and Mount Meru

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore diverse terrain from open savannah to Afro-alpine vegetation
02 See elephants, buffalos, primates, giraffes, and leopards in Arusha National Park
03 Marvel at the striking Ngurdoto Crater and the park's alkaline lakes
04 Hike with an armed guard for exceptional views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro

Embark on a thrilling 1-day journey to Arusha National Park from your hotel in Arusha. Travel through varied landscapes ranging from open savannah and acacia scrubland to Afro Mountain cloud and rain forest and Afro-alpine vegetation similar to Mount Kilimanjaro. Discover wildlife such as elephants, buffalos, primates, giraffes, and leopards, while the striking Ngurdoto Crater and alkaline lakes add to the park's appeal. Accompanied by an armed guard, enjoy a hike with exceptional views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro.

Hiking is permitted with an armed guard, and the climb up Mount Meru provides exceptional views, often better than Mount Kilimanjaro's.

From the itinerary

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, Mount Meru, Arusha National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha National Park Wildlife and Scenic Day Tour

You will be picked up from your Arusha hotel at 8:00 AM by your driver guide to begin your day trip to Arusha National Park. The park's terrain ranges from open savannah to acacia scrubland, Afro Mountain cloud and rain forest, and Afro-alpine vegetation similar to Mount Kilimanjaro.

The park features alkaline lakes and the striking Ngurdoto Crater. Its diverse wildlife includes elephants, buffalos, primates, giraffes, and leopards.

Hiking is permitted with an armed guard, and the climb up Mount Meru provides exceptional views, often better than Mount Kilimanjaro's. At 4,556 meters, Mount Meru stands as Africa's fifth highest peak and resides within Arusha National Park.

In the late afternoon, you will return to Arusha for an overnight stay arranged on your own.