Arusha National Park: Africa Natural Safari
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Arusha
National Park
Established:
1960
Arusha stands out among the parks of the Northern Safari
Circuit. While this relatively small park doesn’t have the game viewing of its
famous neighbours, it does offer spectacular scenery, a wide range of habitats,
some 400 species of birds, the black-and-white colobus monkey and the park’s
highlight – Mount Meru. The stratovolcano peaks at an elevation of 4 566 metres
making it Africa’s fifth tallest mountain. Mount Meru dominates the landscape
of Arusha National Park and offers great opportunities for hikers. From the
peak hikers will enjoy the best views of the neighbouring Mount Kilimanjaro.
At the foot of Mount Meru the Momela Lakes are filled with
water birds, while giraffe and zebra can be seen in the grassy hills. The
montane forests are alive with monkeys and birds, while the Ngurdoto Crater
protects a marshy floor that attracts large herds of buffalo and warthog. The
alpine desert near the peak is home to some unique evergreen flowers.
Wildlife
Arusha offers visitors some curious creatures such as the
shaggy-coated waterbuck and black-and-white colobus monkeys. Elephant and
leopard are hard to spot in the park, while giraffe and buffalo are common
sights in Arusha. Klipspringer can be seen on the higher slopes of Mount Meru
and blue monkeys are the curious inhabitants of the montane forests. Hyenas can
be seen in the early morning or late afternoon while dik-dik hides in the
shrub.
The diversity of habitats attracts a large number of birds.
Raptors circle above the crags of Mount Meru, while the alkaline Momela Lakes
are home to flamingos and waterfowl. The forests have colourful inhabitants
such as trogons and turacos. Overall Arusha National Park is home to about 400
bird species.
Activities
Arusha is has a number of scenic picnic sites and is a great
destination for hiking. While the climb to the 4 568 metre peak of Mount Meru
is a multi-day challenge, there are many rewarding day-hikes on the bottom
slopes. The abundant birdlife along with picturesque waterfalls make walks in
the forests particularly rewarding.
The ascent of Mount Meru is a scenic climb that passes
through magical forests on the bottom slopes and eventually emerges into the
alpine desert with some of the best views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the
surrounding landscape. The climb takes three to four days and is known as a
good preparation and acclimatisation for Kilimanjaro.
The main attractions – Mount Meru, Ngurdoto Crater and the
Momela Lakes can be seen within a day.
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more information visit www.africanaturaltours.com
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