Spend a full day exploring Arusha National Park by foot and open jeep: walk to Tululusia Waterfalls with an armed ranger, peer into Ngurdoto Crater and scan the Momella Lakes for flamingos. This one-day circuit combines up-close wildlife viewing with lakeshore birding and a picnic lunch.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step out of your vehicle where the road gives way to grassland and the first breath of Mt. Meru's cool air cuts across your face. A ranger checks names, secures the line of walkers, and the group moves under a canopy of montane forest toward Tululusia Waterfalls—today’s walking safari is intimate, close enough to hear leaves shift and distant antelope alarm-calls.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Able to walk 2–4 km on uneven ground and tolerate several hours in a vehicle; basic fitness recommended
Wildlife
History
Arusha National Park occupies volcanic slopes of Mount Meru; parts of the park were used in the 1960s film Hatari!, highlighting its long appeal to filmmakers and explorers.
Conservation
The park is compact and sensitive—stick to trails, avoid single-use plastics and follow ranger instructions to reduce disturbance to birds and mammals.
Reserve your spot on the Full-Day Trip at Arusha National Park today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate and layer
Bring at least 1–2 liters of water and wear light layers—the morning is cool and the midday sun can be strong.
Sturdy shoes for mixed terrain
Closed-toe hiking shoes with good grip handle forest trails, short rocky sections and jeep transfers more comfortably than sandals.
Bring binoculars and a camera with a zoom
Birding at Momella Lakes and wildlife along the plains are best appreciated with 8x–10x binoculars and a telephoto lens.
Follow ranger instructions on foot
Walking safaris require an armed ranger—stay in the group and keep noise low to avoid startling wildlife.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Provides traction and comfort on forest paths, rocky crater edges and damp lakeshores.
Binoculars (8x–10x)
Essential for spotting flamingos, waterbirds and distant mammals around Momella Lakes.
Sun hat & sunscreen
Protects from strong equatorial sun during open-jeep sections and lakeshore stops.
summer
Light rain jacket
Short rains are possible—compact waterproofs keep you dry on unexpected showers.
spring