Arusha National Park – Tanzania's Most Accessible Wilderness Adventure

Arusha National Park is one of Tanzania’s most beautiful, diverse, and underrated national parks — and one of its best kept secrets. Located just 35 kilometres east of Arusha city, the park is the most accessible national park in Tanzania and the perfect destination for travelers looking to experience authentic East African wilderness without the long drive to the more distant parks of the Northern Circuit.

Covering an area of 552 square kilometres, Arusha National Park is relatively small by Tanzanian standards but packs an extraordinary variety of landscapes, ecosystems, and wildlife experiences into its compact boundaries. From the lush montane forests and crater lakes of the Ngurdoto Crater to the shimmering Momella Lakes and the dramatic volcanic peak of Mount Meru — Tanzania’s second highest mountain at 4,566 metres — Arusha National Park offers a safari experience unlike anywhere else in Tanzania.

At Mercy Travel, Arusha National Park is one of our favorite destinations for day trips, short safaris, and acclimatization hikes for guests preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. With our expert local guides, we offer fully customized experiences that showcase the very best this remarkable park has to offer.