Arusha National Park | Walking Safaris & Game Viewing in Arusha
FROM $ 800 USD* PER PERSON
*price p.p. incl. guide, safari-jeep, hotel and park entrance fees, excl. international flight (Based on 6 persons)
Walking Safaris & Game Viewing in Arusha
Arusha National Park is a small wildlife park located northeast of Arusha city in Tanzania’s famous mainland that habours Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and a couple of ther amazing game viewing parks. Spanning around 552 square kilometres Arusha Naitonal park is home to Tanzania’s fifth-highest mountain, Mount Meru.
Arusha National park is also famous for its diverse wildlife, particularly the world’s largest giraffe population.
Even if Arusha Nationla park may not habve the Big 5 in its entirety, the park is home to plenty of Cape buffalo, elephants, hippos, and zebras that may be sighted in an arranged Arusha National park game driving safari or walking safari.
Arushsa National park is split into three areas: Momella Lakes, Mount Meru, and the Ngurdoto Crater. The lakes draw thousands of flamingos, and visitors like you can enjoy game drives, guided walks, mountain biking, and canoeing on the Momela Lakes which is famous for its convenience, it’s an amazing sector for day trips and a great Tanzania wildlife safari extension option to encounter Arusha’s diverse landscapes and exceptional wildlife experiences.
Meanwhile Mount Meru offers an exciting acquaintance to the mountain hiking adventure and most times referred to as the Baby Kilimanjaro. Here, your body shall learn adapt to the high altitude which is a great preparation before trying to conquer the giant Kili.
The Ngurdoto crater also referred to as the little Ngorongoro offers amazing game viewing that can be seen through a game drive.
Entry Fees to Arusha National Park entry fees:
Because Arusha is one of the least visited national parks much as it’s very close to Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha airport which is an entry point to main Tanzania safari destinations, the park has very favorable rates;
Arusha National Park Entry Fee:
Peak Season: (June to October)
EAC: Adult – TSH 10,000, Child – TSH 2000
Resident: Adult – $25, Child – $7.5
Non-EAC: Adult – $50, Child – $15
Low Season: (January to May)
EAC: Adult – TSH 10,000, Child – TSH 2000
Resident: Adult – $22.5, Child – $7.5
Non-EAC: Adult – $45, Child – $15
Special Activities:
Walking Safaris:
Short walks for adults (1 to 2 hours): EAC – TSH 5000, Residents – $20, Non-EAC – $20
Short walks for children: EAC – TSH 2500, Residents: $10, Non-EAC – $10
Long Walks for adults (above 4 hours): EAC – TSH 10000, Residents – $25, Non-EAC – $25
Long Walks for children: EAC – 5000, Residents – $15, Non EAC – $15
Canoeing per person:
EAC: Adult – TSH 5,000, Child – TSH 2000
Resident: Adult – $20, Child – $10
Non-EAC: Adult – $20, Child – $10
Cycling per person per day: EAC – TSH 30,000, Resident – $25, Non-EAC – $25
Crew Fee Per Person Per Day (guides, porters, campers, driver guides, and cooks): TSH 3,500
Entrance Gates to Arusha National Park:
Arusha National Park has three entrance gates:
- Momella Gate: This is the most preferred and main gate entrance to the Arusha National park. Located about 30 kilometers East of Arusha city, it is the closest to the Momella Lakes, Mount Meru, and Ngurdoto Crater areas of the park. When planning a game drive to sightsee the major wildlife of Arusa, you shall probably use Momella gate.
- Ngongongare Gate: This gate is closest to the Ngurdoto Crater in the southern part of the Park. This gate is about 22 kilometers from arusha City. it’s most recommended for a crater drive around Ngurdoto Crater, also know as the little Ngorongoro.
- Tengeru Gate: This gate provides access to the northern part of the park, including Mount Meru. Located approximately 16 Kilometers from Arusha City, this gate is frequently used by trekking guests because of it’s close proximity to Mount Meru.
African Fish Eagle
Ostrich
Klipspringer
Hippo
Coke’s Hartebeest
Serval Cat
Giraffes
Elephant
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Low season
Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, may
Peak season
Jun, July, Aug, Sept, Dec