Begin your 14-day adventure with an afternoon visit to Arusha National Park, the compact gem at the foot of Mount Meru. Spot colobus monkeys, giraffes, and zebras against the dramatic backdrop of an ancient volcanic caldera.
Morning
Arrive in Arusha, meet your guide, and complete pre-departure briefings. Lunch at your Arusha lodge before driving 35 km to Arusha National Park for the afternoon.
Afternoon
Afternoon game drive through the Momella Lakes section of Arusha National Park. Look for flamingos on the alkaline lakes and buffalos in the forest glades.
Evening
Return to Arusha for dinner and overnight at your lodge.
WildlifeColobus monkey, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, flamingo, warthog, blue monkey
SceneryMomella Lakes, Mount Meru silhouette, fig-forest canopy, Ngurdoto Crater rim views
This is a gentle introduction day — use the afternoon to acclimatise to Tanzania's altitude and climate before the main safari begins.