Arusha National Park Day Tour

Itinerary Overview

Experience one of the most scenic Tanzania safari tours with a full day adventure to Arusha National Park. Located just 45 minutes from Arusha City, this beautiful park offers diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and spectacular views of Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second highest mountain.

This Tanzania day tour is perfect for travelers seeking a short safari experience before or after their Tanzania safari packages. Enjoy game drives through lush forests, open grasslands, and the famous Momella Lakes while spotting giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, flamingos, and various primate species.

Tour Highlights

  • Full day safari in Arusha National Park
  • Scenic views of Mount Meru
  • Visit the beautiful Momella Lakes
  • Spot giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and monkeys
  • Excellent birdwatching opportunities
  • Perfect addition to Tanzania safari packages
  • Professional safari guide and 4×4 safari vehicle

Arusha National Park Day Tour Itinerary

07:30 AM – Pick Up from Arusha

Your drive guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and provide a short safari briefing before departing for Arusha National Park.

08:30 AM – Enter Arusha National Park

After completing park registration, begin your game drive through the park’s diverse habitats. Explore the Ngurdoto Crater, often referred to as the Little Ngorongoro, where buffaloes, warthogs, baboons, and various antelope species can be seen.

10:30 AM – Momella Lakes Exploration

Continue to the beautiful Momella Lakes, a series of alkaline lakes that attract thousands of flamingos and other water birds. Enjoy excellent photography opportunities with Mount Meru in the background.

12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch

Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at a designated picnic site inside the park while surrounded by nature and breathtaking scenery.

01:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive

After lunch, continue exploring different sections of the park. Search for giraffes, zebras, bushbucks, waterbucks, colobus monkeys, and numerous bird species. Arusha National Park is one of the few parks in Tanzania where black and white colobus monkeys are commonly seen.

03:30 PM – Final Wildlife Viewing

Enjoy your final game drive while taking in the spectacular landscapes that make this park unique among Tanzania safari tours.

04:30 PM – Return to Arusha

Exit the park and begin the drive back to Arusha.

05:30 PM – Drop Off at Hotel

Arrive at your hotel in Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable Arusha National Park Day Tour.

Why Choose This Tanzania Safari Package?

The Arusha National Park Day Tour is ideal for travelers with limited time who still want to experience authentic wildlife viewing. Its proximity to Arusha makes it one of the most convenient Tanzania safari tours while offering excellent wildlife encounters, beautiful landscapes, and memorable photography opportunities.

Book your Arusha National Park Day Tour with Toilo Tours & Safaris and discover one of Tanzania’s hidden safari gems.

Cost includes

  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Cost Excludes

  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees