Tanzania · Safari

1-Day Arusha National Park Safari with Momella Lakes and Walking Tour

1 Day Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the lush landscapes of Arusha National Park and the tranquil Momella Lakes
02 Spot flamingos, pelicans, cormorants, and other birdlife around the Momella Lakes
03 Discover the misty forest at the base of Mount Meru, home to colobus and blue monkeys
04 See giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and various antelope species on a scenic game drive
05 Experience a rare walking safari for an up-close encounter with nature
06 Enjoy a picnic lunch with breathtaking views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro

Embark on a full-day safari through the diverse landscapes of Arusha National Park, from the lush Ngurdoto Crater to the tranquil Momella Lakes, known for their flocks of flamingos. Enjoy a scenic game drive to spot giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and various antelope species, and explore the misty forest at the base of Mount Meru in search of colobus and blue monkeys. For a closer encounter with nature, you can also opt for a guided walking safari in one of the few parks in Tanzania that allows it.

Next, explore the misty montane forest at the base of Mount Meru, looking for colobus monkeys and playful blue monkeys.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

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 Safari and Momella Lakes Exploration

Start your adventure early in the morning with a drive to Arusha National Park, just 30 kilometres from Arusha town. This diverse park offers a rich blend of landscapes, from the lush greenery of the Ngurdoto Crater to the tranquil beauty of the Momella Lakes, famous for their flocks of flamingos. Begin with a scenic game drive through the park, where you may spot giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and various antelope species.
Next, explore the misty montane forest at the base of Mount Meru, looking for colobus monkeys and playful blue monkeys.
Afterwards, head to the Momella Lakes for birdwatching, where you can see a variety of bird species, including pelicans, cormorants, and flamingos.
If you are feeling adventurous, opt for a guided walking safari to experience the wildlife up close. The park is one of the few in Tanzania that allows walking tours.
End the day with a picnic lunch at one of the park's scenic spots, surrounded by breathtaking views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro.
By late afternoon, return to Arusha, completing a perfect day in one of Tanzania's most beautiful and accessible parks.