About this experience
Real Adventure Safaris (RA Safaris) is a locally owned and operated Tanzanian tour operator. We are a team of professionals passionate about sharing the best of Tanzania with your guests through authentic experiences that are both ethical and sustainable.
Arusha National Park is a delightful day trip, conveniently located near Arusha town. The park is known of majestic Mount Meru, Ngurdoto Crater and Little Serengeti. Commonly-spotted animals include giraffes, buffalo, bushbucks, warthogs, colobus monkeys, and pink flamingoes. Also within the park, but more rarely spotted are leopards and elephants.
For this day-trip game drive to Arusha National Park, your driver-guide will meet you in the Arusha area (or other agreed-upon location, i.e. Kisongo, Usa River).
Your tour includes all park entry fees, vehicle expenses, guide fees, and a picnic lunch. Transportation to and from your accommodations is included as well.
The trip is customizable, please contact us to learn more.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr–10 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr–10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- Entrance fee
- A packed box lunch is provided for every person on the safari.
- Fuel surcharge
- Bottled water provided
Not included
- Soda/Pop
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Tips are not included
- Accommodation
Itinerary and highlights
Arusha National Park is a lovely national park conveniently located near Arusha Town.
Guests will see:
- Mount Meru, a majestic volcano and the second-highest mountain in Tanzania
- Ngurdoto Crater
- Little Serengeti
- Momella Lakes
- swamp areas that are home to buffalo
- Fig Tree Arch
Some of the animals you might see during your game drive include: giraffes, warthogs, buffalo, zebras, waterbuck, bushbuck, elands, colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, and elephants.
Mount Meru is Tanzania's second-highest mountain. It is a dormant volcano that last erupted in 1910. It stands overlooking all of Arusha National Park and the various angles you will witness during your game drive are remarkable.
The Momella Lakes are home to various waterfowl, including ducks, egrets, and flamboyant pink flamingoes.
Guests have an option to enjoy their lunch at picnic tables overlooking the serene lakes.
++Canoe rides on Momella Lakes may be arranged, upon request. There is an additional cost and must be arranged in advance.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your drive-guide will pick up from a pre-arranged meeting point, usually Mount Meru Hotel or another location convenient to you. We usually pick up between 7 am and 8 am, but please let us know if another time is preferred for your pick-up. Your driver-guide may hold a brief meeting to go over any questions you have before starting the safari drive.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- zh-CN — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- RA Safaris
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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What are the pickup arrangements?
We usually pick up between 7 am and 8 am, but please let us know if another time is preferred for your pick-up.
Your driver-guide may hold a brief meeting to go over any questions you have before starting the safari drive.
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