Arusha National Park Day Trip (from Arusha)
Easy one-day safari close to town. See giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and black-and-white colobus monkeys. Enjoy views of Mount Meru, the Momella Lakes, and Ngurdoto Crater (not the same as Ngorongoro). Private 4×4 with a local driver-guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha.
Itinerary
Itinerary (sample timing)
08:00 Pickup from your hotel in Arusha and drive to the park
08:45 Enter the park; morning game drive near Ngurdoto forest and grasslands
12:30 Picnic lunch at a scenic spot (weather permitting)
13:30 Momella Lakes area for birds, giraffes, and open views
Optional: short ranger-guided walk or canoeing on Momella Lakes (extra, if available)
16:00 Start drive back to Arusha
17:00–17:30 Drop-off at your hotel
Times may change with season and park rules.
Hotel transfers in Arusha
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
English-speaking driver-guide
Park entry fees
Picnic lunch
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Travel insurance
Optional activities (canoeing or ranger-guided walk), and related fees
Drinks at lodges or shops
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Tips for guide and ranger
What to bring
Light clothing, a warm layer, hat, and sunscreen
Comfortable walking shoes (for optional short walk)
Camera and binoculars
Reusable water bottle (single-use plastic bags are banned in Tanzania)
Good to know: Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but Arusha National Park is excellent for giraffes, monkeys, and birdlife, with beautiful views and short driving distances.