Arusha National Park Game Drive, Walking Safari and Momella Lakes
07:30 AM - Hotel Pick-up
Begin the day with a prompt pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Arusha.
Meet your professional safari guide and receive a short briefing about the day's activities.
08:30 AM - Arrive at Arusha National Park (Momella Gate)
Arrive at the park's main entrance at Momella Gate.
Allow your guide to complete the required park entry formalities.
09:00 AM to 12:30 PM - Morning Game Drive and Ngurdoto Crater Exploration
Start your game drive through Arusha National Park's scenic terrain.
Explore the Ngurdoto Crater, often referred to as "Little Ngorongoro" due to its similar caldera formation.
Observe the crater floor's lush swamps, where buffaloes, warthogs, zebras, and numerous bird species thrive.
Continue driving through various landscapes, including open grasslands known as the "Mini Serengeti."
Watch for giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and several species of antelopes grazing freely.
Look for primates such as black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and baboons in the forested areas.
Admire the stunning vistas of Mount Meru and, weather permitting, distant views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
12:30 PM to 01:30 PM - Picnic Lunch in the Park
Stop at a scenic, designated picnic site within the park.
Enjoy a relaxing lunch amidst the natural surroundings, with the sounds of wildlife in the background.
01:30 PM to 03:30 PM - Guided Walking Safari and Momella Lakes
Embark on a guided walking safari, accompanied by an armed ranger for safety.
Walk through lush forests and along trails that may lead past waterfalls such as Tululusia Falls.
Approach the Momella Lakes, a group of shallow, alkaline lakes with distinct mineral compositions.
Observe a variety of birdlife, including flocks of flamingos, pelicans, herons, and Egyptian geese.
Discover smaller wildlife, insects, and unique vegetation, including towering fig trees and wildflowers.
03:30 PM to 04:30 PM - Final Game Drive
Continue with a short game drive through different sections of the park.
Revisit areas where animal activity was high earlier in the day or explore new wildlife-rich zones.
04:30 PM - Depart from the Park
Begin your return journey to Arusha with reflections on the day's encounters.
05:30 PM - Drop-off at Hotel in Arusha
Arrive at your hotel in Arusha.
Conclude your full-day safari with unforgettable memories of wildlife, landscapes, and unique walking experiences in Arusha National Park.
