Area: 137 km² | Established: 1960

Arusha National Park

Visitors per year

66,000+

Famous for

Colobus Monkey

Region

Northern Circuit

With a rich wildlife population that includes elephants, hippos, buffalo, zebra, and even the occasional wildebeest, Arusha National Park is also a great spot to go out and stretch your legs, with walking and canoe safaris available.

Mount Meru, a notable volcano in the Arusha Region in north eastern Tanzania with an elevation of 4566 meters, is protected by Arusha National Park. The park is modest, yet it has three separate zones with stunning landscapes. The Jekukumia River is funneled through the Meru Crater in the west, with Mount Meru’s peak perched on its rim.

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BEST TIME TO VISIT

Arusha National Park

The greatest time to see wildlife at Arusha National Park is during the dry season, which runs from late June through October. The stunning scenery is at its best during the rainy season, which runs from November to May, though March and April may be particularly wet and dismal.