About this experience
Get out of the vehicle and walk among the wildlife. This private day trip from Arusha combines a game drive with a guided walking safari alongside an armed park ranger, with no long drives.
Arusha National Park lies on the slopes of Mount Meru, 45 minutes from town. You pass the Ngurdoto Crater and the Momella Lakes, home to flamingos and hippos, and drive through forest where black-and-white colobus monkeys live. Giraffes, buffalo, zebras and warthogs are common, and on a clear day you can see Mount Kilimanjaro.
Then you walk for about 2 hours with your ranger through open grassland, close to giraffes and buffalo, learning to read tracks and spot birds. A picnic lunch is served in the park. You travel in your own 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, and park fees, walking and ranger fees, lunch and water are all included.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Arusha city, the national park and Mount Meru
Keep city time, a park outing and a mountain climb distinct when planning around Arusha.
What is included
- Picnic lunch box served inside the park
- Bottled water
- Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Park entrance fees, walking safari fee and armed ranger fee
Not included
- Tips for your driver-guide and ranger are optional
- Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary and highlights
Arusha National Park sits on the slopes of Mount Meru, just outside Arusha town. You start with a game drive past the Ngurdoto Crater viewpoint and the Momella Lakes, where flamingos often gather, looking out for giraffes, buffalo, zebras, warthogs and black-and-white colobus monkeys in the forest. Then you leave the vehicle for a guided walking safari of about 2 hours with an armed park ranger, getting close to giraffes and buffalo on foot and learning about tracks, plants and birds. A picnic lunch is served at a scenic spot inside the park before the drive back to Arusha. On a clear day you can see Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pickup is from any hotel, lodge or Airbnb in Arusha town. Pickup usually starts around 7:30 AM. The park gate is only about 45 minutes from town. Please share your accommodation name and contact number when booking. Your driver-guide will confirm the exact pickup time the day before.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Gosheni Safaris (T) Limited
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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