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Arusha National Park lies between the peaks of Kilimanjaro and Maru

Arusha National Park is located at the foot of Mount Meru and contains a diverse resident population of herbivores, primates, and predators. Arusha National Park is equally spectacular compared to other local National Parks, but is located close to Arusha so can be visited on a day tour.

Arusha National Park is a multifaceted jewel, often overlooked by safari-goers, despite offering opportunities to explore a beguiling diversity of habitats within a few hours. The entrance to the park leads into the shadow of Mt. Meru and is primarily inhabited by the inquisitive Blue Monkey and the acrobatic black and white Colobus Monkey. In addition to these monkey dictators, you will see a wide marshy floor dotted with herds of buffalo, giraffe, zebra, dik dik, warthog, flamingos and more.

Arusha National Park is 137 square kilometers (53 square miles) and is an easy drive from both Arusha (40 minutes) and Kilimanjaro International Airport. The best time to visit Arusha National Park is from June to February, although it may rain in November and there are lodges and campsites to stay in overnight, but bookings need to be made six to seven months in advance.