Arusha National Park 1 Day Safari from Moshi (0800 - 1900 Hours)
Our 1-day Arusha National Park safari from Moshi offers a packed, scenic day trip featuring game drives, a 2–3-hour armed ranger-guided walking safari, and canoeing on the Momella Lakes to see giraffes, zebras, flamingos, and waterfalls.
Departing early from Moshi (approx. 1-hour drive), this affordable, compact adventure is ideal for pre- or post-Kilimanjaro trekking.
1-Day Arusha National Park safari from Moshi Package Includes
✓ All Park entrance fees and government taxes
✓ Meals such as a packed lunch or a picnic lunch
✓ Transportation in a 4×4 vehicle for pick-up/drop-off in Moshi
✓ Gamedrive to see wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, flamingos, and colobus monkeys
✓ Activities such as a walking safari with an armed ranger, and an optional canoe safari on Momella Lakes
The park is located near Arusha town between the peaks of Mountains Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. The Ngurdoto Crater, Momela Lakes, the highland mountain forest, and the rugged Mount Meru (4575m) are the four distinctive features of the park.
Although small, the park has a wealth of wildlife, including Colobus monkeys, velvet monkeys, bushbucks, buffaloes, red forest duikers, hippos, elephants, and giraffes. Birdlife, especially waterfowl, is abundant and interesting. You can do some hiking with an armed ranger at the Ngurdoto Crater and the Mount Meru Crater.
An Arusha National Park Safari is a good trip for guests with limited time in Tanzania. After breakfast at your hotel, our Arusha National Park Safari departs from your hotel for Arusha National Park. We enjoy a morning and an afternoon game drive in the park, and in between have lunch at the Momela Wildlife Lodge.
Arusha National Park Wildlife includes African buffaloes, elephants, hippos, giraffes, warthogs, antelopes, zebras, monkeys, and sometimes a rare leopard or hyena. We will return to the hotel later in the evening. Enjoy Arusha National Park Safari – one of the most beautiful and spectacular parks in Tanzania, where you can take a walking tour & a canoe ride (accompanied by a ranger)
1-Day Arusha National Park safari from Moshi Itinerary
0700 Hours – 0730 Hours: Pickup from the hotel in Moshi and drive toward Arusha National Park
0830 Hours – 0900 Hours: Arrive at the park gate for registration, briefing, and pickup of an armed ranger (mandatory for walking safari)
0930 Hours – 1230 Hours: Morning game drive and guided walking safari near Tululusia Waterfalls or Ngurdoto Crater
1230 Hours – 1330 Hours: Picnic lunch at a designated site (often near Momella Lakes)
1330 Hours – 1600 Hours: Afternoon game drive or optional canoe safari on Momella Lakes
1600 Hours – 1630 Hours: Exit the park and begin the drive back to Moshi
1800 Hours – 1900 Hours: Drop-off at the hotel in Moshi
Key Details
Wildlife: Giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, baboons, and, rarely, leopards
Cost includes: Private vehicle, expert guide, ranger fees, park entry fees, and lunch
Arusha National Park 1 Day Safari is perfect for a day trip, as it is close to the park, which lies just 25 kilometers east of Arusha Town. The park offers a rewarding day trip for wildlife viewing from Arusha or Moshi. Arusha National Park covers an area of about 137square kilometers.
It is located near Arusha town between the peaks of Mountains Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. The Park and the town derive their name from the Wa-Arusha people, who traditionally live in this area. The Ngurdoto Crater, Momela Lakes, the highland mountain forest, and the rugged Mount Meru (4575m) are the four distinctive features of the park.
Although small, the park has a wealth of wildlife, including Colobus monkeys, velvet monkeys, bushbucks, buffaloes, red forest duikers, hippos, elephants, and giraffes. Bird life, especially waterfowl, is abundant and interesting. You can do some hiking with an armed ranger at the Ngurdoto Crater and to the Mount Meru Crater. An Arusha National Park Safari is a good trip for guests with limited time in Tanzania.
After breakfast at your hotel, our Arusha National Park Safari departs from your hotel for Arusha National Park. This small but beautiful Tanzanian National Park is the closest to both the famous Arusha, “the safari town,” and Kilimanjaro International Airport, making it ideal for 1-day safaris or tours.
We enjoy a morning and an afternoon game drive in the park, and in between have lunch at the Momela wildlife lodge. Arusha National Park Wildlife includes African buffalo, elephants, hippos, giraffe, warthogs, antelopes, zebras, monkeys, and sometimes a rare leopard or hyena.
We returned to the hotel later in the evening. Enjoy Arusha National Park Safari – one of the most beautiful and spectacular parks in Tanzania, where you can take a walking tour & a canoe ride (accompanied by a ranger)
Arusha National Park 1 Day Safari Itinerary
0730 Hours: Breakfast at your Hotel.
0830 Hours: After breakfast, our Arusha National Park 1-Day Safari departs by road (25 kilometers) from the east of Arusha Town to Arusha National Park. Begin your game drive in the park.
The park (137 km²) has terrain ranging from open savannah to acacia scrubland, Afro-montane cloud and rainforest, and Afro-alpine vegetation similar to that of Mount Kilimanjaro.
There are several alkaline lakes and the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater. Although small, the park has a wealth of wildlife, including colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, bushbucks, buffaloes, red forest duikers, hippos, elephants, and giraffes.
Birdlife, especially waterfowl, is abundant and interesting. You can do some hiking (at extra cost) with an armed ranger at the Ngurdoto Crater and to the Mt. Meru Crater.
The hike is superb, often giving the best views available of Mount Kilimanjaro. At 4,556 meters, Mount Meru is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa and is located in the Arusha National Park.
1230 Hours: Lunch is served at Momela Wildlife Lodge.
1400 Hours: Another game drive in the park is planned. Hatari was filmed on location in Tanganyika (now Arusha National Park, Northern Tanzania).
Hatari is a 1962 American film directed by Hawks and starring John Wayne. Marion Mitchell Morrison, born Marion Robert Morrison, better known by his stage name John Wayne, was an American film actor, director, and producer.
He epitomized rugged masculinity and has become an enduring American icon. He is famous for his distinctive voice, walk, and height. The title means “danger” in Swahili, which was mentioned in the film as well.
Portraying a group of hunters, the film presents an interesting antiquated portrait of Africa still dominated by non-Africans. The film is extremely popular because of the dramatic wildlife chases and the magnificent backdrop scenery of Mount Meru, a dormant volcano.
1800 Hours: Our Arusha National Park 1-Day Safari ends in Arusha/ Moshi town in the evening.
Arusha National Park 1 Day Safari Prices
Arusha National Park 1-Day Safari Rates Include:
✓ Picnic lunch
✓ Game driving safari in Arusha National Park
✓ All park entry fees, service charges, and taxes
✓ Pickup from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi and drop-off at your hotel
✓ Professional English-speaking guides. All are experts in African wildlife, culture, and tour guiding, many of whom speak other European languages
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 3 to 12 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2026 | 31st December 2026 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
Budget for extras:
* 15 US Dollars for tips per person
* 200 US Dollars for canoeing per person
* 25 US Dollars for hiking in the park per person
* This safari takes children from the age of 5 years old
Arusha National Park 1-Day Safari Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
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