Day Tour in Arusha National Park
1
Day Tanzania Safari
Safari Overview
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.
This small but beautiful Tanzanian National Park is the closest national park to both the famous Arusha “safari town” (50 km) as well as the Kilimanjaro International Airport, thus making it ideal for 1-day safaris or tours. Not only is the animal life in the park abundant, but it is also one of the most beautiful and topographically varied parks in Tanzania. The park’s three most significant features include the rugged Mount Meru (Tanzania’s second highest peak at 4566m), the notably different coloured Momela Lakes, and the 3km wide Ngurdoto Crater, which was formed about fifteen million years ago!
We will enjoy lunch at the Momela wildlife lodge and do an exciting morning game drive and afternoon game drive, visiting both the Momela Lakes and the Ngurdoto Crater. Wildlife which could be seen include African buffalos, elephants, hippos, giraffe, warthogs, antelopes, zebras, blue monkeys and sometimes a rare leopard or hyena. Late afternoon we depart for Arusha where we will end our safari adventure. The group should tip the tours guide around $25 for the day. You will be taken to your hotel, which ends our tour package services.
1
Day
Safari in Tanzania
Bird Watching Safari
DAY 1
ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
Safari Pricing Option
The Tour Price Includes
- Lunch boxes/hot lunch
- All park and entrance fees
- Current Government taxes and levies.
- Bottled of Mineral water in safari vehicles
- Transportation with 4×4 vehicles with viewing roofs
- Professional English speaking driver/guide during the safari
- 24-Hour support during the safari from our office in Arusha
- All game drives viewing in a custom built 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
The Tour Price Excludes
- Meals not listed above.
- Flights (international and domestic).
- Tanzania Visa cost which is 50% except for Canadian and USA passport holders which is US$100.
- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport can be arranged upon request at an extra cost.
- Accommodation in Arusha. If you wish, we can however assist you in finding a place that corresponds to your needs and budget.
- Tips for the crew. We recommend a tip of 25 USD per day for your guide to be divided between each member of your group.
- Inoculations and personal insurance (e.g. Tanzania Visa, Travel, Medical and Baggage insurance, A doctor for the group, Laundry, Souvenirs, Telephone, Beverages (available to purchase) and all other services that are not mentioned as included.
- Holiday Surcharge : A supplement of US $ 40.00 per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31 December and 1st January
- A supplement of US $ 35.00 per day will apply to all bookings between Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge)
