2-Day Arusha National Park Walking & Canoeing Safari

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Duration: 2 days

Comfort level: Mid Range

Price starts from

$1198

Overview

Discover the quieter side of northern Tanzania on this 2-day safari in Arusha National Park, one of the country’s most accessible and diverse wildlife destinations. Located beneath the slopes of Mount Meru, the park combines montane forests, open grasslands, volcanic landscapes, and the tranquil Momella Lakes within a compact and scenic ecosystem.

This short safari offers more than traditional game drives. Explore the park on foot with an armed ranger, search for wildlife across the savannah and forest, and optionally experience the Momella Lakes by canoe. Along the way, look for giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, bushbucks, monkeys, flamingos, and a variety of bird species. With its proximity to Arusha, this is an ideal short safari for travellers looking to experience Tanzania’s wilderness without travelling far from the city.

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Trip type: Cultural Tour

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Itinerary

Tour
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  • STEP 2
Day 1
Explore Arusha National Park on Foot and by 4x4
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Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your accommodation in Arusha. Meet your Marhaba Escape Safari guide before taking the short drive to Arusha National Park, situated at the foot of Mount Meru.

Upon entering the park, begin with a morning game drive through its diverse landscapes. The scenery changes from lush montane forest to open grasslands, wetlands, and the picturesque Momella Lakes.

Keep watch for giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, bushbucks, antelopes, and other wildlife. The park is also known for its primates, including black-and-white colobus monkeys and blue monkeys, while the lakes attract flamingos and numerous other bird species.

Later, leave the vehicle behind for a guided walking safari of approximately three hours accompanied by an armed park ranger. Walking through the forest, open clearings, and scenic trails gives you a different perspective of the ecosystem, allowing you to appreciate smaller wildlife, plants, animal tracks, insects, birds, and other details that can easily be missed from a safari vehicle. Depending on the selected trail, the walk may also lead toward waterfalls and other scenic points.

Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Later, leave the park and transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 1

Accommodation

Day 1

Accommodation

Kerama Silent Lodge

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Nestled amidst the lush greenery just 3 kilometers from Arusha, Kerama Silent Lodge is a sanctuary of peace and elegance. Our lodge seamlessly blends opulence……

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Momella Lakes & Final Wildlife Exploration
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After breakfast, return to Arusha National Park for another day of exploration.

Begin with an optional canoeing safari on the Momella Lakes, offering a peaceful way to experience the park from the water. Paddle across the calm surface while surrounded by the park’s volcanic scenery and abundant birdlife. Depending on the season, flamingos and other waterbirds may be visible around the lakes.

The lakes also provide beautiful views toward Mount Meru, while on exceptionally clear days, Mount Kilimanjaro may be visible in the distance.

After the canoeing experience, continue with a game drive through different sections of the park. Your guide will look for wildlife and help you discover areas that offer different scenery and viewing opportunities from the previous day.

Enjoy lunch before beginning your return journey to Arusha in the afternoon.

Your 2-day Arusha National Park safari concludes with a transfer back to your accommodation in Arusha or onward to the airport, depending on your travel arrangements.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Inclusions

Included

Park fees

All activities

All accommodation

A professional driver/guide

All transportation

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals & Drinks

Excluded

International flights

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips

Personal items

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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What people say about Marhaba

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We had an amazing safari experience in Nyerere National Park! Everything was well organized, and the whole trip exceeded our expectations. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and had an incredible eye for spotting wildlife, which made the experience truly unforgettable. We highly recommend Marhaba Escape Safari.
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Jennifer-Lee Schmaus
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We had an unforgettable safari! Whilst of course the nature and all animals, including leopards and cheetahs and all others, were beautiful, the organization was very good. The safari guide Rocky was very knowledgeable, and the accommodations were also what was agreed on. Food, breaks, comfort, safety - everything was included and to a good standard. Also bringing an additional luggage that we had left in Arusha to us after the safari worked out well. Can only recommend and thank you very much much for this stunning adventure! ☺️
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Nargis Ismail
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Exceptional services, encompassing everything from interactions, the chauffeur, dependability, to dining services - it felt like VIP treatment in the heart of the savanna! The driver (Assad) was remarkably informed and accommodating to our numerous inquiries and requests, going above and beyond throughout the tour - enabling us to see a wide array of animals and ensuring we had a fantastic experience!
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Very reliable and trusted Tour Operator in Arusha, use them for unforgettable Experiences. Karim and His team very Excellent and professional.

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