1-Day Arusha National Park Safari from Moshi with Walking Safari

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Experience a guided half-day walking safari with an armed ranger
• 02 See black-and-white colobus monkeys near the waterfall
• 03 Explore the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater on a game drive
• 04 Spot buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and gazelles
• 05 Look for a variety of bird species, with a chance to see shy elephants or leopards

Embark on a thrilling day trip from Moshi to Arusha National Park, where a guided walking safari and classic game drive reveal the park's varied landscapes and wildlife. Walk through lush forest with an armed ranger to a waterfall and a viewpoint for black-and-white colobus monkeys, then continue by vehicle to the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater. Along the way, look out for buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, gazelles, and a variety of bird species, with the chance of spotting shy elephants or leopards before returning in the afternoon.

For the walk, you will be accompanied by an armed ranger, who will guide you through the forest to the waterfall and to the point where you can view the black-and-white colobus monkeys.

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 Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Arusha National Park

Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Walking Safari and Game Drive in Arusha National Park

• In the morning, we leave Moshi at 8:00 am for Arusha National Park. The drive to the park gate takes approximately 1 hour.
• From here, you will take part in a half-day walking safari and a half-day game drive.
• For the walk, you will be accompanied by an armed ranger, who will guide you through the forest to the waterfall and to the point where you can view the black-and-white colobus monkeys.
• During the game drive, you will see the Momella Lakes and the Ngurdoto Crater.
• You will spot buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and gazelles, as well as different bird species.
• You might also see a leopard or elephants; the elephants and leopards here are shier than the ones in the Serengeti.
• We continue the game drive in the park until the afternoon and then return to Moshi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof
• Park fees
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• Lunch box
• 1.5 l bottle of water

What's Not Included

• Personal items
• Gratuities / tip for the safari guide
• Increases in park fees, where applicable

What to bring

• Camera and memory cards
• Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
• Sturdy boots or sandals
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
• Lightweight long-sleeve shirts
• Shorts
• Long trousers
• Socks
• Sleepwear
• Travel towel
• Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
• Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
• Binoculars
• Sunscreen
• Wet wipes
• Insect repellent
• Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
• Malaria tablets
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
• A power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

• This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
• The operator can help you select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
• Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha, or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
• A transfer to and from the airport is included.
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.