Arusha National Park 

Ausha National Park Overview

Arusha National Park is a small charming park, located in the northeast of Tanzania. It is near the city of Arusha and provides great views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park is a scenic and diverse park that offers a wide range of animal and plant species.  And it also has a rich diversity of landscapes. From lakes, waterfalls, and swamps to volcanos, mountains, and tropical rainforests – it is the ideal reserve for all kinds of animals.

The wetlands, rainforests, and lakes attract many beautiful birds including silvery-cheeked hornbills and thousands of pink-hued flamingos. This park is also the only place in northern Tanzania where you can easily spot the black-and-white colobus monkey.

Information and  facts

Arusha National Park is known for the black-and-white colobus monkeys, Mount Meru, swamps, lakes, waterfalls, and craters a beautiful park with a wide diversity of landscapes and wildlife.

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Most common animals

• Buffalo

• Giraffe

• Zebra

• More than 400 bird species including flamingos.

• Monkeys: black-and-white colobus monkey, vervet monkey, blue Monkey, baboons

• Hippo

• Waterbuck

• Bushbuck

• Warthog

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Arusha Facts

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• Mount Meru, The second-highest mountain in Tanzania, is located in the heart of Arusha National Park.

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• Momella Lakes: Seven shallow alkaline lakes.

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• Ngurdoto Crater: Swampy crater inhabited by a large variety of animals.

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• Stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days.

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• Beautiful volcanic scenery and rain forest.

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• A giant fig tree forms an arch across the road, large enough to drive a car through