Arusha National Park and Mount Meru

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Arusha National Park is a scenic and diverse national park located near Arusha town, with the magnificent Mount Meru rising above its forests and volcanic landscapes.

Mount Meru, Tanzania's second-highest mountain at approximately 4,566 metres, is a spectacular trekking destination. Its challenging hiking routes pass through forests, open grasslands, alpine vegetation, and dramatic volcanic terrain.

The park is also home to the beautiful Momella Lakes, the Ngurdoto Crater, and a variety of wildlife, including giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, bushbucks, and black-and-white colobus monkeys.

Unlike the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, Arusha National Park is especially attractive for walking safaris, mountain trekking, and nature-based adventures.

Special features: Mount Meru trekking, Ngurdoto Crater, Momella Lakes, black-and-white colobus monkeys, guided walking safaris, canoeing where available, and spectacular volcanic landscapes.