Arusha National Park Day Trip – Best Safari Near Arusha City

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Welcome To Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park is the closest safari park to Arusha City, making it the perfect destination for Arusha day trips, 1-day safaris, and short adventures before heading to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, or Lake Manyara.
It offers breathtaking landscapes, Mount Meru views, wildlife, and the only walking safari near Arusha.

🌄 Why Visit Arusha National Park?

This park is small but incredibly diverse. In just a few hours, you can explore Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, lush forests, and open savannah — all in one day.

✅ Close to Arusha Town
✅ Best walking safari in Tanzania
✅ Magical views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru
✅ Home to the adorable Dik Dik, giraffes, zebras & flamingos

Perfect for:
✔ Arusha National Park day trip
✔ Day trip to Kilimanjaro from Arusha (combo tours)
✔ Safari near Arusha before longer trips

🦒 Top Wildlife in Arusha National Park

While it does not have lions, it is full of unique safari moments:

Giraffes, buffaloes, zebras
Colobus monkeys 🐒
Hippos, flamingos & water birds
Rare Arusha National Park wildlife: Dik Dik, bushbucks, blue monkeys
Great for photography and walking safaris

🚶‍♂️ Arusha National Park Walking Safari

This is the highlight here. Walk guided by rangers, spot wildlife on foot, and feel the real bush experience.
One of the best day tours from Arusha Tanzania.

🗺️ Location & Distance

Arusha to Arusha National Park → ~45 minutes
Arusha Airport to Ngorongoro Crater → often combined as Arusha Ngorongoro safari
Arusha to Serengeti → longer expeditions start here

👍 Best Things To Do

Game drives
Canoeing at Momella Lakes
Walking safari near giraffes
Arusha National Park picnic sites
Hike Mount Meru (2nd highest in Tanzania)

🛌 Accommodation Near the Park

Stay close to nature and enjoy peaceful nights:

⭐ African View Lodge Arusha National Park
⭐ Hatari Lodge Arusha National Park Tanzania
⭐ Safari Lodge Arusha
⭐ Coffee Lodge Arusha — great stop before Serengeti tours

🚗 Popular Safari Options

Safari Package	Duration	Keyword Target
1 Day Safari Arusha National Park	One Day	safari arusha national park / arusha national park day tour
Arusha to Manyara Safari	One Day	arusha to lake manyara national park
Arusha to Tarangire Combo	One Day	arusha tarangire national park
Arusha to Serengeti Safari	Multi-day	serengeti tours from arusha / safari arusha serengeti