Tanzania · Northern Tanzania
Arusha National Park
Momella lakes, Mount Meru and the best walking near town.
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Arusha National Park is small and often skipped, which is a shame: it has crater forest, the Momella lakes, giraffe on open glades and Mount Meru rising to 4,566 m behind it. There are no lions, which is precisely why walking and canoeing are allowed.
It is the ideal first or last day of a Tanzania trip — close to Kilimanjaro airport and completely different in character from the savannah parks.
Why Arusha National Park is unique
- Mount Meru and Momella Lakes scenery
- Canoeing and guided forest walks
- Black-and-white colobus monkeys
- Convenient first or final safari day
Park, conservation & permit fees
Park entry fee
USD 60 per adult / 24 hrs
Children under 12 are charged at 50% in our costing engine.
Indicative non-resident rates; final charges depend on travel dates, age, residency and authority updates. Confirmed fees appear in your itinerary and proforma invoice.
What you can expect to see
- Giraffe, buffalo, zebra and warthog on the Momella glades
- Black-and-white colobus in the forest canopy
- Flamingo and waterfowl on the alkaline lakes
- No lion or rhino — which is what makes walking possible
Things to do
- Canoeing on the Momella lakes
- Guided walking safaris and the Ngurdoto crater rim
- Mount Meru trek — excellent acclimatisation before Kilimanjaro
- Tululusia waterfall hike
When to go
June – February
Drier, with the clearest Kilimanjaro and Meru views.
Getting there
- About 45 minutes from Arusha, 60 from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Where to base yourself
- Coffee-estate lodges between Arusha and the park gate
- Usa River, convenient for early Meru trek starts
Planning notes from our team
- Trek Meru before Kilimanjaro if you have the days — it improves your summit odds substantially.
Common questions
Is it worth a day if I am heading to the Serengeti?
Yes, if you arrive in the afternoon and have a spare morning. Canoeing and walking here are experiences the Serengeti cannot offer.
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