Arusha National Park Day Safari

Itinerary Summary

Morning – Pickup & Scenic Drive to the Park

To start the safari, we shall pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 7:30 AM, immediately proceed after a meet, greet and a simple briefing about the day’s adventure. It’s a quick and beautiful drive—within an hour, you’re at the park gate. As you enter, you might already see giraffes peeking through the trees or warthogs trotting by the roadside.

Late Morning – Game Drive through Diverse Landscapes

Your first game drive starts through lush montane forest, home to blue monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and bushbuck. You’ll explore the Ngurdoto Crater Viewpoint, sometimes called “Little Ngorongoro,” and glide through wide-open Momella plains where giraffes roam freely.

Optional Add-on: Canoeing on Momella Lake

If you are seeking a more unique experience, you may opt for a canoe safari across the small Momella Lake—as you glide quietly past hippos, flamingos, and waterbirds with Mount Meru towering above you. It’s serene. Unexpected. Unforgettable.

Midday – Picnic Lunch in the Wild

We’ll stop at a scenic picnic site, often near Small Momella Lake, where you’ll enjoy a freshly packed lunch with views of giraffes, birds, and wide skies.

Afternoon – Walking Safari (Optional) or Final Game Drive

Depending on your preference, you can take a guided walking safari with an armed ranger—getting up close to the land and learning about plants, animal tracks, and hidden park secrets. Or continue with a slow, scenic drive through different park zones—each offering something new.

Late Afternoon – Return to Arusha

Around 4:30–5:00 PM, you begin the drive back to Arusha. As the sun dips and the forest quiets, you return to your lodge not just with photos—but with stories.