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How to get to Arusha National Park
How to get to Arusha National Park
How to get to Arusha National Park is quite the easiest in Tanzania as is located in the north of Arusha town, amidst Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. This park is the ‘odd one out’ in Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. It doesn’t offer the usual range of wildlife that the other parks do. Of the Big Five, the only buffalo are regularly seen, and lion and rhino are absent. Its appeal lies in the scenic beauty and unusual animals. The charismatic black-and-white colobus monkey is the flagship species. The park has a lot to offer to the visitor, that you can undertake quite a number of activities ranging from game drives, walking safaris, hiking, canoe ride, and bird watching. This beautiful Arusha National Park has often been called a “little germ” and rightly so. It is only ½ an hour by tarmac road from Arusha town, the safari center of Northern Tanzania. With mountains, valleys, lakes, and small plains clothed in green, it has a wonderful feeling of peace and solitude. It is dominated by Mount Meru, which at 4,566 m (14,980 ft) is the 5th highest free-standing mountain in Africa. This second-highest mountain in Tanzania offers an unforgettable experience and serves as acclimatization refuge before climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Getting there The park can be accessed by road or air. Accessing this park is quite very easy from either Moshi or Arusha town. Day trips and excursion are very common here. You can as well as decide to have overnight to explore this park in great detail. By Road: From Arusha town to Ngongongare gate at the Arusha National Park, it is about 32 km, which is roughly ½ an hour drive on a 4 x 4 safari vehicle. By Air: It is about 40 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport. You can easily fly to Arusha National Park if you don’t intend to drive.
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Where to stay
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Planning a trip to Arusha National Park
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.
Plan your trip to Arusha National Park
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