Arusha National Park
Tanzania's most accessible park and one of its most beautiful — Mount Meru's dramatic slopes, the Momella Lakes turning pink with flamingos, black-and-white colobus monkeys in the forest, and the option of canoeing on the crater lakes.
Arusha National Park — Day Trip
Arusha National Park is the closest national park to Arusha town — less than 30 minutes from the city centre — yet it contains landscapes and wildlife that rival any park in Tanzania. Mount Meru, Africa's fifth-highest peak, dominates the park from its centre, and the views of Kilimanjaro from the park (when clear) are among the best available anywhere. The Momella Lakes are a series of shallow alkaline lakes, each a different colour, all attracting large flocks of flamingos, pelicans, and wading birds. The montane forest above the lakes is home to black-and-white colobus monkeys, one of Africa's most dramatic primates. And for something truly unique: a guided canoe safari on the lakes — one of the only places in Tanzania where you can experience wildlife from the water.
The Day — Hour by Hour
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Return transport from Arusha in private 4x4
- Expert English-speaking naturalist guide
- All Arusha National Park entry fees
- Bush picnic lunch
- Bottled water and soft drinks
- Binoculars
- Canoe safari (bookable add-on — $35 per person)
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal items
Why Haven Trails Adventures
Every Haven Trails guide holds a Professional Tourist Guide Certification with 1,000+ guided field hours. Your day trip guide knows the location intimately — where to go, when to be there, and what to look for.
All day trips depart in a private 4x4 vehicle with full-day ground logistics, water, first aid, and a professional driver-guide. Never share your day trip vehicle with strangers.
Based in Moshi, Tanzania — not a booking platform abroad. Our team knows current conditions, seasonal highlights, and optimal timings for every destination we operate, updated daily.
Every day trip can be adjusted — departure time, pace, additions, dietary requirements. Tell us who you are and we will design the best possible day for your group.
All guides carry first aid kits and satellite communication for remote destinations. Emergency protocols in place for every day trip location. Your safety is our first responsibility.
Haven Trails uses community guides where available, supports local conservation at every destination, and operates in strict compliance with TANAPA, NCAA, and MNRT regulations. TATO licensed.
