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Arusha National Park
Mount Meru and the Colobus Monkeys
Arusha National Park is Tanzania's most accessible national park, located just one hour from Arusha city. Despite its small size, it is one of the most rewarding hiking destinations in East Africa. The park is dominated by Mount Meru (4,560 m) — Tanzania's second highest peak and an excellent acclimatisation climb before Kilimanjaro. The park also features the Ngurdoto Crater, the Momella Lakes (home to flamingos), and lush forest filled with black-and-white colobus monkeys, giraffes and buffalo.
Northern Circuit
Circuit
Mount Meru 4,560 m
Altitude
Arusha Region
Location
552 km²
Area
Park Highlights
Mount Meru (4,560 m) — Tanzania's second highest peak
Ngurdoto Crater — a hidden gem of lush vegetation
Momella Lakes with flamingos and water birds
Black-and-white colobus monkeys in the forest canopy
Giraffes, buffalo and warthogs in open grasslands
Just one hour from Arusha — perfect day trip or pre-Kilimanjaro acclimatisation
Activities
Mount Meru trek (3-4 days) — excellent Kilimanjaro acclimatisation
Game drives through Ngurdoto Crater rim viewpoints
Canoeing on the Momella Lakes
Walking safari with armed ranger
Birdwatching — 400+ species
Photography of flamingos and colobus monkeys
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