1 Day Trip To Arusha National Park

Overview

Start and end in Arusha with the 1 day trip to Arusha national park. Arusha National Park lies just 25 kilometres east of Arusha Town with a lot of amazing sites to explore and is ideal for a rewarding day trip. Arusha National Park covers an area of about 137 square kilometres.

It is located near Arusha town between the peaks of Mountain Kilimanjaro and Meru. The Ngurdoto Crater, Momela Lakes, the Highland mountain forest, and the rugged Mount Meru (4575m) are the four distinctive features of the park.

Although small, the park has a wealth of wildlife including Colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, bushbucks, buffaloes, red forest duikers, hippos, elephants, and giraffes. Birdlife, especially waterfowl, is abundant and interesting. You can do some hiking with an armed ranger at the Ngurdoto Crater and to Mt. Meru Crater. 1 Day trip to Arusha national park includes an expert guide, meals, and transport.

Itinerary

1 Day Trip to Arusha National Park

After breakfast, you will be met by your safari guide expert and set out for your 1 day trip to Arusha national park (approx 1-hour drive). packed with lunch boxes. The park (137km²), has terrain ranging from open savannah through acacia scrublands to Afro-montane cloud and rain forest and Afro-alpine vegetation similar to Mount Kilimanjaro

There are several alkaline lakes and the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater. Mammal species include elephants, buffalo, various primates, giraffes, and leopards.

Hiking is allowed if accompanied by an armed guard and the climb up Mount Meru is superb, often giving the best views available of Mount Kilimanjaro. At 4,556m, Mount Meru is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa and is located in the Arusha National Park.

12:30 pm: Lunch is served at the Picnic site.

02.00 pm: Another game drive in the park is planned. Hatari was filmed on location in Tanganyika, (in what is now Arusha National Park Northern Tanzania).

Hatari is a 1962 American film directed by Hawks and starring John Wayne Marion Mitchell Morrison, born Marion Robert Morrison, better known by his stage name John Wayne, was an American film actor, director, and producer.

He epitomized rugged masculinity and has become an enduring American icon. He is famous for his distinctive voice, walks, and height. The title means “danger” in Swahili, which was mentioned in the film as well. Portraying a group of hunters, the film presents an interesting if the antiquated portrait of Africa still dominated by non-Africans.

The film is extremely popular because of the dramatic wildlife chases and the magnificent backdrop scenery of Mount Meru, a dormant volcano.

06.00 pm: The tour ends in Arusha or Moshi town in the evening.

Arusha national park
Price Information For 1 Day Trip To Arusha National Park

Prices are per person on twin sharing basis; departures are guaranteed even with two persons!

2 Pax

3 Pax

4 Pax

5 Pax

6+

$200

$160

$140

$125

  • Picnic Lunch boxes and water bottle
  • All sightseeing and game drive
  • 4 x 4WD Safari vehicle
    • Tips to the driver guide
    • Alcoholic drinks

    What Travellers Experienced with Landside Adventures

    Brian L
    Brian L
    Perfect Safari experience We had an amazing 7 day/7 night safari experience with Landside! Maxon and our incredible tour guide, Beatus, were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and responsive. We saw everything we wanted to see and more at Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Every day was comfortable, well paced, and was tailored to what we wanted to see and do. We would highly recommend Landside and we can’t wait to be back again!
    Bhavini G
    Bhavini G
    Serengeti national park I always go with this company and have always got excellent service the driver is very well educated and can answer all the questions about the park and animals too. The car is always in good condition and they treat us as family
    Brynhildur Gunnars
    Brynhildur Gunnars
    Climbing Kilimanjaro Exceptional guiding service, very professional, encouraging and above all joyful and positive. Keddy and his team went the extra mile in their services making climbing Kilimanjaro an amazing experience.
    halldóra j
    halldóra j
    Everything was exellent! Kilimanjaro Mountain; safety, food, toilets, guids, porters, tentmen;everyone of you are amazing! Thank you all!
    Frederic L
    Frederic L
    In very good hands to climb Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro Our group of five had an amazing experience with Landside Adventures climbing successfully both Mount Meru in 4 days and Kilimanjaro (Rongai route) in 6 days. The organization was excellent and the team of guides, cooks and porters professional and extremely friendly. They took us to summit with care, helping us avoid excessive fatigue. Food and sleeping conditions were very good. Maxon , who runs the agency is very responsive and attentive to details. He responded to our demands including last minute changes with a smile. Florian, our guide, has a long experience of the mountai, is very cheerful and controls his team very well. Overall , a once in a lifetime experience which requires to hire the right people. Landslide Adventures definitely qualifies!
    blumuu132
    blumuu132
    Definitely go with Landside for your adventure! I did a 4N/5D safari game drive through Tarangire, Serengeti and Nogorongo crater. Maxon was extremely prompt and responsive throughout the planning process. I was well received with my airport pickup upon arrival and Maxon and my guide, Edgar arrived to meet me the next morning. Edgar was extremely professional, and such a safe driver despite long days driving across bumpy and dusty dirt road. With 22 years of experience, he was loaded with a wealth on safari information! The lodges were really comfortable and well needed after a long day of game drive. Thank you Maxon and Edgar, for an unforgettable Tanzanian experience!
    Martin S
    Martin S
    Mt Meru- 3 days Great hike to the top of Mt Meru. Breathtaking views. Challenging climbs. Walking safari as a bonus. Landside really took care of us and provided an amazing experience.
    Peter
    Peter
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    RAOMAHI
    RAOMAHI
    Kilimanjaro and Serengeti Safari. We did a 6 day Kilimanjaro hike and a 5 day Safari with Landside Adventures. The owner Max is a wonderful person and has a truly amazing team who work for him. The group which were assigned for our Kili hike were truly beyond humans. Their patience,knowledge,support and going above and beyond their responsibilities made our hike possible. If not for their accommodative nature and meticulous planning we wouldn’t have made it to the Uhuru peak.The main guides Keddy,Moses and Eliah did everything practically possible for us. The rest of the team Chef,Waitet and porters also went beyond their assigned roles and anchored our family to make our dream come true. On the summit day my kids were sick so they pushed the start of the hike by almost 6 hrs and added 2 more guides to the team so that we had an ample support system to reach the Uhuru peak and although it was dark by the time we started the descent they were fully prepared to support us and get us back to the camp safely. I honestly don’t have words to appreciate their efforts and feel blessed to have known them through this association. If I were to come back again they would be my only choice. Infact my brother’s family had used them 2 yrs ago and that’s how I knew them. The chef did his very best to understand our needs and cooked us healthy and nutritious food.Kudos to the complete team Kudos to the team …we will be greatly indebted to you for ever for your wonderful support ..,Keddy,Moses,Eliah,Nicholas,Jeffrey,Julius,Godson,Daniel,Allen,Kitomari,Meshak,Richard and Shukuru.. After the successful hike we took off on the safari and the guide/driver Othman was very experienced and patient and did give us the experience of a life time. He used to speak to the other drivers and drive us to viewing areas where we could see all the different animals and other species. We were able to check off all the animals in our list..We were lucky and primarily due to Othman efforts we were able to witness the Mara River crossing of the Wilderbeasts. Our trip included accommodation and food and the lodges and camps he booked were very good ( Serena,Kubu Kubu, Mara Mara under canvas ) I would recommend this company to anyone who is looking forward to doing Kilimanjaro or the Serengeti Safari. God bless Max and team at Landside Adevetures.
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