Private One-Day Safari to Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park Day Trip
- Tanzania
- 1 Day
- On Request
Overview
Experience an unforgettable Arusha National Park Day Trip from the heart of Arusha with Face of Africa Adventures. Explore diverse wildlife habitats, spotting giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, baboons, hippos, and rare black-and-white colobus monkeys. Marvel at the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater, known as “Little Ngorongoro,” offering panoramic views and excellent wildlife photography opportunities. Enjoy a rare Guided Walking Safari at Momella Gate, observing tracks, plants, and smaller creatures up close. Relax with a scenic picnic lunch surrounded by nature, then continue your game drive around Momella Lakes and open plains. Return to Arusha in the late afternoon, concluding a thrilling, full-day Tanzania Safari adventure.
Tours Highlights
- Arusha National Park’s diverse wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, and majestic hippos.
- Explore the Ngurdoto Crater, offering stunning panoramic views and excellent opportunities for wildlife photography.
- Enjoy an immersive walking safari, observing animal tracks, unique flora, and small fascinating creatures closely.
- Spot black-and-white colobus monkeys, baboons, and rare bird species with guidance from expert safari guides.
- Relax during a scenic picnic lunch surrounded by pristine landscapes, lakes, and serene African wilderness.
- Go on a thrilling game drive around Momella Lakes, spotting fish eagles, hippos, and exotic birds.
- Capture unforgettable safari moments with professional photography opportunities across the park’s vibrant plains and crater scenery.
Tours Include & Exclude
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Picnic lunch
- Drinking water
- Guided walking safari with armed ranger
- All park entry fees
- AMREF Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
- International and domestic flights
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
Tour Itinerary
Arusha – Arusha National Park – Arusha
One World Observatory
Your day begins with a convenient morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha by your professional, English-speaking safari guide. After a short drive to the park, your adventure begins.
Morning Game Drive & Ngurdoto Crater
Enjoy a scenic drive through diverse habitats where wildlife sightings may include:
- Giraffes
- Zebras
- Buffaloes
- Warthogs
- Waterbucks
- Baboons
- Black-and-white colobus monkeys
- Hippos
- Fish eagles and a variety of bird species
You’ll visit the Ngurdoto Crater, often referred to as “Little Ngorongoro,” offering spectacular views and excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year.
Walking Safari Experience
At Momella Gate, an armed ranger will accompany you on a guided walking safari — a rare opportunity in Tanzania’s national parks. This immersive experience allows you to observe wildlife, tracks, plants, and smaller creatures up close while learning fascinating insights from your expert guide.
Picnic Lunch
Relax and enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated scenic site within the park, surrounded by nature.
Afternoon Game Drive
After lunch, continue exploring the park by 4×4 safari vehicle, with time dedicated to wildlife viewing around the Momella Lakes and open plains. The area is famously featured in the classic film Hatari!, starring John Wayne and Hardy Krüger.
In the late afternoon, you will return comfortably to your hotel in Arusha, concluding your unforgettable day with Face of Africa Adventures.
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