Tanzania · Safari

9-Hour Arusha National Park Safari with Game Drive and Walking Tour

9 Hours Round trip from Arusha Region Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience a game drive through Arusha National Park's diverse landscapes
  • 02 Spot giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, baboons, and rare black-and-white colobus monkeys
  • 03 Explore the park on foot with an armed ranger and expert guide
  • 04 Take in views of Mount Meru and the Ngurdoto Crater
  • 05 Look out for abundant birdlife across the park's varied habitats

Embark on a full-day adventure in Arusha National Park, a stunning destination rich in wildlife and scenic beauty. Enjoy a thrilling game drive through diverse landscapes, with chances to spot giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, baboons, and the rare black-and-white colobus monkeys. Take a guided walking safari with an armed ranger to explore the park's flora and fauna up close. Delight in beautiful views of Mount Meru, the Ngurdoto Crater, and the park's varied habitats.

Embark on a thrilling game drive through the park, exploring its diverse ecosystems, including montane forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Mount Meru, Arusha National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha National Park Game Drive and Walking Safari

Morning: Depart from Arusha

  • Begin the day early with pickup from your accommodation in Arusha.

  • Enjoy a scenic drive to Arusha National Park, which takes approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Arrive at Arusha National Park

  • Check in at the park entrance and meet your guide and armed ranger, who will accompany you throughout the day.

  • Receive a brief introduction to the park and its unique wildlife and landscapes.

Morning Game Drive

  • Embark on a thrilling game drive through the park, exploring its diverse ecosystems, including montane forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

  • Keep an eye out for wildlife such as giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, baboons, monkeys, and the rare black-and-white colobus monkeys.

  • Observe a variety of birds and antelopes as you drive through different habitats within the park.

Walking Safari

  • After the game drive, take a short walking safari with your armed ranger.

  • Explore the park on foot and experience its beauty up close, learning about the flora and fauna from your expert guide.

  • Appreciate the stunning views of the park's landscapes, including Mount Meru and the Ngurdoto Crater.

Picnic Lunch

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the designated scenic spots within the park.

  • Relax while taking in the views and perhaps spot more wildlife as you unwind in nature.

Afternoon Game Drive

  • Continue your game drive, focusing on areas you may not have explored in the morning.

  • Search for more wildlife and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the park.

Return to Arusha

  • After a full day of exploration, depart from the park and drive back to Arusha.

  • Arrive at your accommodation in the late afternoon or early evening, completing your enriching day trip.

Arusha National Park grasslands, Mount Meru skyline, Ngurdoto Crater rim

Where this trip takes you

Arusha National Park grasslands, Mount Meru skyline, Ngurdoto Crater rim

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha Region 3 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park entry fees

  • Walking fees

  • Packed lunch boxes

  • Drinking water

  • Transport

  • Professional guide

What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature
  • Tips
  • Visas
  • Life insurance

What to bring

  • Binoculars
  • A good pair of shoes for walking
  • Insect repellent

Know before you go

  • The walking safari lasts for 2 hours.

  • The experience is immersive but can be challenging at times.

  • You can always return if you feel the need to take a break.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha Mjini, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha Region, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Arusha Region.

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