Arusha Day Trip

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Overview

Discover Arusha National Park in One Amazing Day

Embark on an unforgettable Arusha National Park Day Trip with Everyday Safaris, exploring one of Tanzania’s most diverse and accessible parks. Just a short drive from Arusha and Moshi, this hidden gem offers breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife, and exciting safari activities. Whether short on time or looking for an introduction to Tanzania’s wilderness, this one-day safari is the perfect choice!

Why Choose an Arusha National Park Day Trip?

Arusha National Park is a fantastic destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Unlike the vast Serengeti or Ngorongoro, this park offers a unique blend of lush rainforests, open savannahs, acacia woodlands, and scenic lakes, all teeming with wildlife. Highlights of this trip include:

  • Walking safari with an armed ranger – get close to giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes.
  • Scenic game drive – see elephants, leopards, and diverse birdlife.
  • Canoeing safari (optional add-on) – glide through the Momella Lakes among hippos and flamingos. (please enquire about this before booking)

Stunning views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro – perfect for photography.

Highlights

  • Crystal-Clear Waters
  • Diverse Wildlife
  • Uncrowded and Peaceful

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Tour Plans

Day 01 :- Arusha Day Trip

Morning :- Depart from Arusha or Moshi

Your adventure begins early, with a hotel pickup at 7:30 AM from Arusha or 6:00 AM from Moshi. A scenic 45-minute to 1.5-hour drive takes you to Arusha National Park’s entrance.

Morning Game Drive & Walking Safari :-

Upon arrival, embark on a thrilling game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes. Expect to see giraffes, zebras, buffalos, warthogs, and maybe even the elusive leopard.

Then, experience an exhilarating walking safari led by an armed ranger. This is one of the few places in Tanzania to explore the wild on foot! Walking through the open savannahs and dense forests, you’ll witness wildlife up close while learning about the local flora and fauna.

Lunch with a View :-

Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at a scenic spot overlooking the park. Take in the sights of Mount Meru, the park’s iconic backdrop, and on a clear day, glimpse Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.

Afternoon Canoeing Safari or More Game Viewing :-

In the afternoon, choose between an optional canoeing safari on the Momella Lakes, where hippos, flamingos, and other aquatic birds thrive, or continue your game drive through the woodlands and grasslands, spotting monkeys, elephants, and antelopes.

Return to Arusha or Moshi :- After a fulfilling day of adventure, you will start your journey back, arriving in Arusha around 5:00  PM or Moshi around 6:30 PM.

Cost Included / Excluded

Includes

  • Round-trip transportation from Marangu (if you are staying at Moshi or Arusha you will add transport cost
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Guide
  • Picnic lunch & refreshments
  • Park entrance fees
  • Photography opportunities

Excludes

  • Transport from Moshi or Arusha if you are staying at Moshi/ Arusha
  • Personal items such as cameras, visas, and travel insurance.
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Tips for the guide and drive.

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