Distance: Approximately 120 km from Moshi
Driving time: Approximately 2–2.5 hours each way
Safari duration: Full day
Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Moshi, usually around 6:00 AM. Meet your professional safari guide and depart for Arusha National Park in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. The journey takes you through the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania toward the park. Upon arrival, your guide will complete the park entry formalities before you begin your wildlife adventure.
Morning Game Drive
Enter the park and begin your game drive through its diverse landscapes, including open grasslands, acacia woodland, montane forest, and the beautiful areas surrounding the Momella Lakes. Arusha National Park is home to a variety of wildlife, and you may encounter: Giraffes, African buffaloes, Zebras, Warthogs, Waterbucks, and other antelopes, Blue monkeys, Black-and-white colobus monkeys, Elephants, Hippos, Flamingos and other waterbirds, Numerous other bird species The Park also provides magnificent views of Mount Meru, Tanzania's second-highest mountain, while on clear days you may also see Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. (Visit Tanzania - Land of the Kilimajaro)
Ngurdoto Crater & Momella Lakes
Continue your exploration toward the Ngurdoto Crater viewpoint, where you can appreciate the dramatic volcanic landscape and wildlife habitat below. You will then explore the Momella Lakes, a beautiful collection of alkaline lakes surrounded by grassland and forest. Depending on the season, the lakes can attract large numbers of flamingos and other waterbirds. (Visit Tanzania - Land of the Kilimajaro)
Picnic Lunch
Enjoy a packed picnic lunch at a designated picnic area inside or around the park, surrounded by the natural beauty of Arusha National Park. After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive and enjoy additional opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.
Optional Walking Experience
If arranged in advance and time permits, you may include a short guided walking experience with a park ranger. Arusha National Park is particularly well suited to combining traditional game viewing with walking experiences. (Visit Tanzania - Land of the Kilimajaro)
Return to Moshi
In the late afternoon, leave Arusha National Park and drive back toward Moshi. You will arrive in Moshi in the early evening, usually around 6:00–7:30 PM, depending on traffic and the day's activities. Your guide will drop you off at your hotel, marking the end of your memorable Arusha National Park Day Safari from Moshi.
