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Arusha N.P. is a convenient stop if you are staying in Arusha. Monkeys and antelope are common and flamingos frequent the lake.
It was amazing to see so many animals in such a natural habitat.
The wildlife was diverse and numerous; you saw something wonderful around every turn! I particularly enjoyed the variety of primates, especially the baboons (and the albino baboon!). The scenery was absolutely beautiful as well. The weather was perfect-it was comfortable all day (a sweatshirt sufficed in the morning and shorts and a t-shirt were great in the afternoon). The park was clean and peaceful. We booked though Carnival Safaris and the guides were very knowledgeable and fun; I'd definitely book with them again!
Selestinus Emanuel
TZ
Visited:
October 2014
Reviewed: Mar 24, 2016
Email Selestinus Emanuel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The closest national park to Arusha town – northern Tanzania’s safari capital – Arusha National Park is a multi-faceted jewel, often overlooked by safarigoers, despite offering the opportunity to explore a beguiling diversity of habitats within a few hours.
The entrance gate leads into shadowy montane forest inhabited by inquisitive blue monkeys and colourful turacos and trogons – the only place on the northern safari circuit where the acrobatic black-and-white colobus monkey is easily seen. In the midst of the forest stands the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater, whose steep, rocky cliffs enclose a wide marshy floor dotted with herds of buffalo and warthog.
Shutter Tours
US
Visited:
November 2015
Reviewed: Mar 19, 2016
Email Shutter Tours | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Arusha is always our first stop and customers are thrilled to be able to see their first wildlife, just minutes from the gate. Also love seeing the Flamingos and multitudes of Giraffe's
Barbara
US
Visited:
October 2015
Reviewed: Oct 26, 2015
Email Barbara | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Barbara
US
Visited:
October 2015
Reviewed: Oct 26, 2015
Email Barbara | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The first day of my safari and I see lions, elephants giraffes and zebras
Tom Robinson
GB
Visited:
October 2014
Reviewed: Jun 9, 2015
Email Tom Robinson | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderful variety of wildlife and habitats with many opportunities for close encounters!
In terms of animals there is also a huge range of things you can see in a very beautiful setting. Of particular interest would be the beautiful black and white colobus monkeys that you are unlikely to see elsewhere. You will also see many troops of baboons, giraffe, buffalo as well as a variety of antelope.
Whilst the tour of Arusha is mostly driven, there is the opportunity to take a walking tour, which i think is worth it. You will get closer to some
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of the wildlife and see more of the beautiful landscape.All in all it is definately worth a visit to Arusha national park. You will see all of the park in a day so its just a quick trip before you depart for the larger reserves such as Tarangire or the Serengeti,
Regina from Vancouver BC
CA
Visited:
November 2014
Reviewed: Apr 29, 2015
Email Regina from Vancouver BC | Experience level: first safari
Arusha National Park should be done at the beginning of the trip. After the overwhelming wildlife in the other parks, Arusha National Park seemed to be a little less exciting.
Mieke Verschueren, Belgium
BE
Visited:
November 2014
Reviewed: Apr 20, 2015
Email Mieke Verschueren, Belgium | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Sandy H.
US
Visited:
December 2014
Reviewed: Apr 16, 2015
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Arusha National Park is one of the smaller parks. The scenery is astounding. This park was our introduction to safari and our first glimpse of the wonders to come.