Arusha National Park
User Reviews (93)
Tanzania ParksEmail Selestinus Emanuel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The closest national park to Arusha town – northern Tanzania’s safari capital – Arusha National Park is a multi-faceted jewel, often overlooked by safarigoers, despite offering the opportunity to explore a beguiling diversity of habitats within a few hours.
The entrance gate leads into shadowy montane forest inhabited by inquisitive blue monkeys and colourful turacos and trogons – the only place on the northern safari circuit where the acrobatic black-and-white colobus monkey is easily seen. In the midst of the forest stands the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater, whose steep, rocky cliffs enclose a wide marshy floor dotted with herds of buffalo and warthog.
It was amazing to see so many animals in such a natural habitat.
The wildlife was diverse and numerous; you saw something wonderful around every turn! I particularly enjoyed the variety of primates, especially the baboons (and the albino baboon!). The scenery was absolutely beautiful as well. The weather was perfect-it was comfortable all day (a sweatshirt sufficed in the morning and shorts and a t-shirt were great in the afternoon). The park was clean and peaceful. We booked though Carnival Safaris and the guides were very knowledgeable and fun; I'd definitely book with them again!
Arusha N.P. is a convenient stop if you are staying in Arusha. Monkeys and antelope are common and flamingos frequent the lake.
Very quiet, lush, and green. Flamingos and giraffes highlight this park. Walking safaris available. In our walking safari - treks to waterfalls - we spent about half an hour walking literally meters away from a family of giraffes. As long as we stayed quiet, they let us accompany them before they broke off from us slowly. Surreally experience.
Too beautiful
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Email Joel | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Less Crowded but Plenty to See
Arusha National Park was our first destination on our two week Safari in Tanzania and Kenya. What we really liked about the park is it is smaller and less crowded than the other parks, but still had a good variety of wildlife. We were excited to see our first baboon, but then saw large groups that were fascinating to watch. We encountered our first elephants with 10 feet of the Land Cruiser. We say Colobus monkeys jumping from tree to tree and some very cute blue monkeys. We also saw a few giraffes. Didn't see any cats, but saw plenty at other locations. Arusha was fairly close to our lodge, so we got back in time to relax. We did not run into any bugs. We highly recommend Arusha.
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Email Soman Chan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Could walk with giraffe
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Email Chris | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Walking safari awesome
Email Cloe | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
one of the greatest adventure
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Email Beth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Arusha walking Safari was one of the highlights for me. We were able to get quite close to a giraffe and it was incredible to see how big they really are when you are standing on the ground next to them.
Safari Tours to Arusha NP
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5-Day Northern Circuit Luxury Tour from Zanzibar
$2,850 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Goldfinch Adventures
5.0/5 – 38 Reviews
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![14-Day Safari Dream Voyage]()
14-Day Safari Dream Voyage
$4,939 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Lake Natron, Northern Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP), Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
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4.8/5 – 213 Reviews
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4-Day Arusha NP, Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara Safari
$1,422 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Smile
5.0/5 – 475 Reviews
