{"id":94093,"date":"2022-07-01T07:34:20","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T04:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/?p=94093"},"modified":"2022-07-01T11:35:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T08:35:27","slug":"arusha-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/arusha-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Arusha National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A Scenic Wonderland<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Mountain rainforests. Rich savannahs. Alpine moorlands. And majestic Mt. Meru. You can soak up all these scenic landscapes in a single day at\u00a0<strong><b>Arusha National Park<\/b><\/strong>, one of Tanzania\u2019s most beautiful and varied parks.<\/p>\n<p>Though often overlooked, this small park presents a variety of experiences for curious visitors. Home to the world\u2019s largest population of giraffes, this versatile reserve presents numerous hiking and exploring possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Ever go on a canoe safari? The seven Momella lakes in the park, all a different shade of algae green or blue, offer opportunities to sail and explore. From your floating perch you can spot flamingos and further out on the shore, giraffe, zebra, dik-dik and warthog.<\/p>\n<p>With its easy vibe, lush green hills and woodlands, the park lends itself to walking safaris. You\u2019ll find great stretches of forest hosting blue and colobus monkeys. And several trails will bring you to Mt. Meru, the second highest summit in Tanzania, the fourth highest in Africa.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Mt. Meru \u2013 Little Kilimanjaro<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It appears as a perfect volcanic cone and it is, indeed, an active volcano, but you can take a vigorous hike up Mt. Meru 4566m (14,980ft). You\u2019ll pass through various eco-systems and habitats on the way up and may spot giraffe, elephant and antelope.<\/p>\n<p>The climb takes several days and can be challenging. At the summit you\u2019ll be rewarded with wonderous views not only of Arusha but also of Mt. Kilimanjaro, just 60 km (37mi) away.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-94093 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/arusha-national-park\/arusha-park-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/arusha-national-park\/arusha-park-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park-2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park-2-1536x768.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/arusha-national-park\/arusha-park1\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park1.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park1-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/fr\/arusha-national-park\/arusha-park\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/arusha-park-768x410.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3>Ngurdoto Crater<\/h3>\n<p>Arusha Park even features a tiny version of the famous Ngorongoro Crater, called the Ngurdoto. The crater is just 3.6 km (2.2mi) in diameter and 100m (328 ft.) deep. But in this lush rainforest environment you\u2019ll find a great variety of wildlife like Cape buffalo, elephant, baboon and antelope.<\/p>\n<h3>Arusha, the Town<\/h3>\n<p>Arusha National Park is just a few kilometres northeast of the town of Arusha, a main hub for safaris in northern Tanzania. The town offers a respite from the road and your various safari adventures.\u00a0 Here, you\u2019ll find an active nightlife, sophisticated global cuisine and even a natural history museum.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>About Arusha National Park<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Arusha Park is small at only 552 sq. km (213sq. mi), but it presents an array of diverse habitats along with dramatic Mt. Meru.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Location<\/b><\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<p>The park is 51km (31m) from the northern Tanzania city of Arusha.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Climate:<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The park\u2019s mild climate offers average daytime temperatures of 21<sup>o<\/sup>C\/70<sup>o<\/sup>F. It can cool off a bit after sunset and early morning game drives tend to be chilly.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Best time to visit:<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The wildlife watching is best during the dry months of June to October. But bundle up at night as it can get quite cold. Bird lovers may prefer the wet season, March to May, when migrating flocks arrive at the park.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Operating Hours:<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The park is open from 06:00 hrs. to 18:00 hrs.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Getting there:<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can book a tour with\u00a0<strong><b>Pride Drive Tour Solutions <\/b><\/strong>from Arusha, about an hour and \u00bd drive.<\/p>\n<p>By air: The park is 35 km (21mi) from Kilimanjaro International Airport.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>Things to Do and See<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><b>Walking Safari<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s safe to walk the trails in the park, a wonderful way to get closer to the various wildlife. You\u2019ll likely spot giraffe and be on the lookout for buffalo, warthog and birds like the hornbill and eagle.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Canoeing Safari<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Paddle along the shores of Momella lake, taking in the verdant hills and the park\u2019s wildlife \u2013 both aquatic and terrestrial.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Mt. Meru<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Tanzania\u2019s second highest mountain after its famous nearby neighbour, Kilimanjaro. The views are worth the climb and you\u2019ll find yourself walking along a dramatic crater rim at the summit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94095\" src=\"http:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mount-Meru.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mount-Meru.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mount-Meru-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mount-Meru-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mount-Meru-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mount-Meru-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Birdwatching<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The birdlife here is full offering over 400 species. The shallow alkaline lakes of the park attract flamingos throughout the year. Also look for buzzards and eagles.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-94097\" src=\"http:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tululusia-hill-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1940\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tululusia-hill-1.jpg 1940w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tululusia-hill-1-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tululusia-hill-1-1024x528.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tululusia-hill-1-768x396.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pridedrivetours.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tululusia-hill-1-1536x792.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1940px) 100vw, 1940px\" \/>Tululusia Hill<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can hike to and camp out at this popular lookout point, featuring memorable views of the park as well as Mt. Meru, and beyond that, Mt. Kilimanjaro.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Discover Arusha Park<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Arusha is renowned for its stunning scenery and varied habitats. Not far from the larger game reserves, it is worth a detour as you can easily soak up the park\u2019s highlights in an active, fun day.<\/p>\n<p>We have safaris departing from the city of Arusha going to Arusha National Park and other exciting Tanzania wildlife reserves<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Scenic Wonderland &nbsp; Mountain rainforests. Rich savannahs. Alpine moorlands. And majestic Mt. Meru. You can soak up all these scenic landscapes in a single day at\u00a0Arusha National Park, one of Tanzania\u2019s most beautiful and varied parks. Though often overlooked, this small park presents a variety of experiences for curious visitors. 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