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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information visit www.africanaturaltours.com
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