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Terry Allen, allenfotowild
CA
Visited:
March 2017
Reviewed: Mar 18, 2017
Small park, easy to get to with some wonderful mountain scenery. Limited selection of wildlife.
Arusha N.P. is a convenient stop if you are staying in Arusha. Monkeys and antelope are common and flamingos frequent the lake.
Relaxing day unwinding after climbing Kilimanjaro
We visited Arusha NP the day after climbing Kili. The journey over from Moshi, where we were based, showed us more of the region, and Arusha NP offered an un-hurried day out. Our guides took us to their favourite spots; we saw many giraffe and zebra, baboons and colobus monkeys. Best treat was seeing Flamingos in a ring 1-3 deep all around big Momela lake. The park is very scenic, especially Ngurdoto Crater, and it would be good to return to see more of it, perhaps by climbing Mt Meru. Arusha NP offers quite a contrast to the almost complete absence of wildlife on Kili!
Isabell
DE
Visited:
February 2016
Reviewed: Jun 28, 2016
Email Isabell | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We didn't see that much animals at Arusha National Park (though it's always a matter of luck). But we still enjoyed the different landscape and beauty of this national park. We also booked a walking safari to the waterfall which was really a great experience. It's definitely something totally different (and worth doing) as you feel more like beeing a part of the nature than you would do sitting in a car. Moreover here you can find animals you won't see at the Serengeti such as colobus monkeys.
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
Eric Dewar
CA
Visited:
July 2015
Reviewed: Dec 5, 2015
Email Eric Dewar | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Arusha National Park has beautiful landscapes and unique animals
The location of the park is great because we were able to see many animals within close proximity to the city. As a photographer, there were many opportunities for closeup photographs with elephants, giraffes, and zebras. I would recommend the park to anyone because of its size and ability to see a large variety of animals.
While staying in Tanzania, I stayed in Moshi. The national park was less than a 45 minute drive. The transportation was great and our guide was very knowledgeable. Visiting in July was great. The weather
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was good. We were only able to see Kilimanjaro during dusk because of the quick weather changes in the mountain areas, but it never rained and was fairly sunny throughout the day.I would recommend a visit to Tanzania and Arusha National Park. It was an incredible experience and I wish to go back!
ssilberman
US
Visited:
October 2015
Reviewed: Nov 26, 2015
Email ssilberman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
This was our first park we visited. The animals were further away but it was that first amazing view of a giraffe in the wild.... The flow of its walk... This was one of the prettiest of all the parks we saw -- with the trees.
Barbara
US
Visited:
October 2015
Reviewed: Oct 26, 2015
Email Barbara | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari