ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK SAFARI

• 1 DAY TANZANIA NATURE AND WILDLIFE

Arusha National Park was Ngurdoto Crater Highland National Park until 1967. The current national park covers
an area of 137 sq km/53 sq mi, and is located near the town of Arusha between Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru.The park and town derive their name from the Wa-Arusha people who traditionally live in this area. On this one day excursion leaving from Arusha, Moshi or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) you will get to know the
Ngurdoto Crater, Momella Lakes, highland montane forest, and the rugged Mount Meru (4,565 m/14,977
ft). The park has a wealth of wildlife including Colobus Monkeys, velvet monkeys, bushbucks, buffalos, red
forest duikers, hippos, elephants, and giraffes. Birdlife, especially waterfowl, is abundant and interesting.