Parktyp
Nationalpark
Region
Arusha
Größe
137 km²
Höhe
1,500-4,566 meters (Mount Meru summit)
Mount MeruTrekkingColobus MonkeysWalking SafariNgurdoto CraterMomella LakesBird WatchingAlpine
Warum Arusha besuchen
Home to Mount Meru (4,566m), Tanzania's second-highest peak, featuring stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unique walking safari opportunities.
Ökosystem & Vegetation
Diverse habitats including montane forest, highland moorland, alpine desert, crater floor, alkaline lakes, and open grassland. Montane forest with tall trees on Mount Meru slopes. Highland moorland and alpine vegetation at higher elevations. Grasslands and swamps around Momella Lakes.
Beste Reisezeit
Year-round; June to February best for Mount Meru trekking
Anreise & Praktisches
Anreise
Accessible by road from Arusha (45 minutes). Multiple entry gates including Momella Gate and Ngongongare Gate.
Öffnungszeiten
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM daily