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Best Time to visit Arusha National Park
Best Time to visit Arusha National Park
Best Time to visit Arusha National Parkfor viewing Wildlife viewing in Arusha National Park is good throughout the year but is at its best in the Dry season, from late June to October. The beautiful scenery is most impressive in the Wet season, from November to May, although March and April can be very wet and gray. The clear skies from December through February give you the best views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro. Normally Arusha has two wet seasons and two dry seasons, the short rainy season is in November and December. The long dry season is from June to October, and August is typically the driest month of the year. The short, hot, dry season in January and February with sporadic rains also this period is considered as Best Time to visit Arusha National Park The months from January to March following and preceding the periods of rains, tend to be less rainy months, although from mid-March some showers may occur. The sunny hours are at their annual maximum as well as the temperatures. April and May coincide with the season of heavy rains, higher is the risk of heavy downpours, especially in April; when it does not rain the sky is clear and the temperatures remain high. June, July, and August are the driest months and the temperature records are the lowest of the year; often in the morning and in the evening there are haze and clouds covering the summit of the Meru Mount, but during the day the clouds thin out and the sun warms the air, this period is considered as a great time to visit the park. In September and October, it is not raining and the sky is clear and the temperatures begin to rise. November and December match with the small rainy season, the sky is still clear and the rains have lower intensity then in the season of the heavy rains. Best Time to visit Arusha National Park depends on the task you want to perform: From June to February for climbing the Meru Mount From December to February for the best views of the Kilimanjaro From June to October for the observation of animals From October to April for birdwatching
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When is the best time to visit Arusha National Park?
Arusha works year-round as the start and end of a northern-circuit safari. The town itself is comfortable in every season; the long rains fall from March to May.
How many days do you need for Arusha National Park?
Most safaris that include Arusha National Park run between 2 and 15 days, depending on how many parks you pair it with. Every itinerary is private and tailor-made.
How much does a safari to Arusha National Park cost?
Private, guided safaris that include Arusha National Park start from around $672 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, choice of lodges, and group size, and we quote every itinerary individually.
How do I get to Arusha National Park?
Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), about an hour from the town centre by road. Arusha Airport handles the light aircraft that serve the parks. Your Enclose Africa Safaris guide handles every transfer from arrival to departure.
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