Arusha National Park

Discover Arusha National Park with Akika Adventure Tours

Explore the beauty of Arusha National Park with Akika Adventure Tours, your trusted partner for authentic Tanzanian experiences. Located just a short distance from Arusha the safari capital of northern Tanzania. This remarkable park is a hidden gem, offering a rich diversity of landscapes and wildlife within a compact area.

Despite often being overlooked, Arusha National Park provides an exceptional opportunity to explore multiple habitats in a single day. From lush montane forests to open grasslands and volcanic craters, every corner of the park reveals something unique.

As you enter the park, you are immersed in a tranquil forest filled with curious blue monkeys and vibrant bird species such as turacos and trogons. This is also the best place on the northern safari circuit to the striking black and white colobus monkey in its natural habitat.

At the heart of the park lies the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater, a dramatic natural amphitheater with steep cliffs surrounding a lush, marshy floor. Here, visitors can observe herds of buffalo and warthog thriving in this unique ecosystem.

Experiences with Akika Adventure Tours

Akika Adventure Tours offers a variety of activities to help you fully experience the park:

• Wildlife Safaris – Spot zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, waterbucks, bushbucks, klipspringers, dik-diks, and hippos
• Birdwatching Safaris – Discover a rich diversity of birdlife
• Canoeing Safaris – Enjoy peaceful exploration of the park’s lakes
• Mount Meru Trekking – Climb Mount Meru and enjoy breathtaking views
• Walking Safaris – Experience nature up close with professional guides

The park also offers stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days.

• Best Time to Visit
• Mount Meru Climbing: June to February (with possible rains in November)
• Best Views of Mount Kilimanjaro: December to February