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Arusha
A popular day trip for visitors about to embark
from the town of Arusha on longer northern circuit safaris, Arusha
National Park is a gem of varied ecosystems and spectacular views
of Mt. Meru, the crater that gives the region its name. The small
national park includes the slopes, summit, and ash cone of Mt. Meru,
the Momela Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, and the lush highland forests
that blanket its lower slopes. Game viewing around the Momela Lakes
is at a laid-back and quiet pace, and while passing through the
forest many visitors stop to search for troupes of rare colubus
monkeys playing in the canopy.
Climbing Mt. Meru or enjoying the smaller
trails that criss-cross its lower slopes is a popular activity for
visitors to Arusha National Park. The three-day trek to reach the
crater’s summit is a quieter, and some say more challenging
alternative than the famous peak of nearby Mount Kilimanjaro. Along
the lower slopes, paths to rivers and waterfalls make a relaxing
day hike for visitors who don’t want to attempt the rather
arduous climb. Ancient fig tree forests, crystal clear waters cascading
from mountain streams, and a chance to spot colobus monkeys are
the attractions and pleasures of Arusha National Park.
Arusha
Arusha is the main town for the northern region and has a domestic
airport for links to other parts of the country. It is also home
to Arusha National Park, the second smallest park in the country,
but considered to be one of prettiest. As well as offering game
viewing, the park encompasses the eastern slopes and summit of Mount
Meru including the Meru Crater and ash cone, and also the spectacular
Ngurdoto Crater.
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