Arusha National Park Half Day

Arusha National Park is overlooked by almost every safari operator — which is exactly why it is special. One hour from Arusha city, the park’s 552 km² encompass black-and-white colobus monkey forest, Momella alkaline lakes with flamingos and pelicans, and open glades where giraffe graze. The canoe safari on the Momella Lakes is one of Tanzania’s most peaceful wildlife experiences — paddling silently past hippos and waterbirds with Mount Meru reflected in the still water. A morning or afternoon here is a perfect first-day warmup or last-day farewell to Tanzania.