Arusha
National Park - Tanzania's Hiking Destination
Arusha National Park, often overlooked as a safari
destination, is in fact a treasure, a rich
tapestry of habitats, teeming with animals and birds.
From the lush swamps of the Ngurdoto Crater to the
tranquil beauty of the Momela Lakes and the rocky
alpine heights of Mt Meru, the terrain
of the Park is as varied as its is interesting.
Zebras graze on the park’s red grasslands,
and leopards lurk next to waterfalls in the shadowy
forest. More than 400 species of bird, both migrant
and resident, can be found in Arusha National Park
alongside rare primates such as the black and white
colobus monkey.
The rewarding climb up Mt Meru passes through forest
of dripping Spanish moss and rises to open heath,
spiked with giant lobelia plants. Delicate klipspringer
antelope watch the progress of hikers from the top
of huge boulders, and everlasting flowers cling
to the alpine desert underfoot. Once astride the
craggy summit, the reward is the sight of the
breathtaking Mt Kilimanjaro.
The best time to visit Arusha National Park is
during the dry season from July to November, or
after the short rains from December to March. The
best months to climb Mt Meru are June to February,
with the best views of Mt Kilimanjaro seen from
December to February. The park lies just 25km east
of Arusha and is a rewarding day trip from
Arusha or Moshi.
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