An underrated compact park at the foot of Mount Meru — forest, savannah, the Momella Lakes and rare on-foot and canoe safari options.
Route Closest park to Arusha
Duration
1 Day
Style
Easy–moderate · Half–full day
Best season
Any
Highlights
Walking safari (giraffe, zebra, buffalo up close)
Canoeing on the Momella Lakes
Flamingos and abundant birdlife
Black-and-white colobus monkeys
Mount Meru and (clear-day) Kilimanjaro views
Day by day
Morning
Morning
Pickup & game drive
Drive to Arusha National Park; game drive through forest and crater viewpoints.
Midday
Midday
Walking safari or canoeing
Walking safari with an armed ranger and/or canoeing on Momella Lakes; picnic lunch.
Afternoon
Afternoon
Return transfer
Transfer back.
What makes this trip special
One of the few places you can safely walk and canoe among wildlife rather than only drive — a more intimate, active alternative to a standard game drive, and the closest park to town.
What’s included
Transport, guide
Park fees
Ranger (for walking)
Canoe hire (if selected)
Lunch, water
Not included
Tips
Personal extras
Good to know
Walking requires an armed ranger (included). Great warm-up before a bigger safari or Meru/Kili climb.
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