Arusha National Park

Just 32 Kms away from the town of Arusha is the Arusha National Park, which was described by Sir Julian Huxley as " a gem amongst parks". The park consists of three spectacular features, the Momella lakes, Meru Crater and the Ngurdoto Crater.

On clear days, magnificient views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru can be seen from almost anywhere from the park. The wildlife is varied, the vegetation ranges from forest to Swamp. The park is famous for its 400 species of bird life, both migrant and resident and the black and white Colobus Monkey. Other animals frequently seens in the park are baboons, elephants, giraffes, bufalloes , hippos , leopards, hyenas and a wide range of antelope species and because of its close proximity to Arusha , it is an ideal place for a day excursion.

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