A wonderful family day out at Arusha National Park, just 45 minutes from town. Mount Meru provides a stunning backdrop as children delight in spotting giraffes, zebras, and playful colobus monkeys around the beautiful Momella Lakes.
Manhã
Short drive from Arusha to the park gate (45 minutes). Morning game drive through the fig tree forest spotting black-and-white colobus monkeys, giraffes, and buffalo. Visit the Ngurdoto Crater viewpoint — a miniature Ngorongoro.
Tarde
Picnic lunch at the Momella Lakes. Walk along the lake shores spotting flamingos and waterfowl. Optional canopy walkway adventure (suitable for children). Afternoon game drive through open meadows with Mount Meru towering above.
Noite
Return to Arusha in late afternoon.
FaunaBlack-and-white colobus monkey, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, bushbuck, dik-dik, flamingo, African fish eagle, augur buzzard, silvery-cheeked hornbill
PaisagemMount Meru's snow-capped peak, Ngurdoto Crater panorama, Momella Lakes with flamingo reflections, lush montane forest canopy
Perfect for families with young children — gentle terrain, close wildlife encounters, and short driving distances. The canopy walkway is an exciting adventure for kids aged 5+.