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Attractions · Arusha, Arusha

Arusha National Park

  • CategoryNature & Wildlife
  • DurationHalf day to full day
  • AdmissionUSD 45 per person per day (non-residents), TZS 5,000 (residents)

Tanzania's most accessible national park sits just 25 km from Arusha city and packs extraordinary biodiversity into a compact area. The park encompasses Mount Meru, the Ngurdoto Crater, and the shimmering Momella Lakes, offering walking safaris, canoe safaris, and game drives with giraffe, buffalo, zebra, and more.

Good to know

Hours
06:00–18:00 daily
Best time
June–October (dry season)
Best for
Wildlife, Hiking, Photography

Location

Arusha National Park Headquarters, Ngurdoto Gate Road, Usa River

-3.2167, 36.8833 View on map

Tips for visiting

  • Book walking safaris in advance with a guide
  • Canoe safaris on Momella Lakes are unique to this park
  • Combine with Mount Meru climb for multi-day adventure