Discover the natural beauty of northern Tanzania on an immersive walking safari in Arusha National Park, where diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and spectacular views of Mount Meru create an unforgettable adventure. This experience offers an intimate way to explore one of Tanzania’s most accessible and scenic national parks.

The journey takes you through lush montane forests, open grasslands, volcanic landscapes, and around the beautiful Momella Lakes. With Mount Meru rising dramatically above the park, the scenery changes throughout the day, offering opportunities to encounter giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, antelopes, monkeys, and a variety of bird species.

The safari combines a guided walking experience with wildlife viewing and a game drive, allowing you to experience the park from different perspectives. Walking alongside an experienced ranger provides a closer connection with nature, while the game drive offers opportunities to explore areas that are difficult to reach on foot and observe wildlife in their natural surroundings.

Beyond wildlife, the experience provides an appreciation of the landscapes and local way of life surrounding Arusha. The combination of nature, adventure, and guided exploration makes this itinerary a rewarding introduction to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and a distinctive alternative to a traditional vehicle-only safari.

Your day begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha. After a scenic drive to the park, you'll meet your ranger before setting off on your guided walking safari.

Walking through open grasslands and forest trails, you'll have the chance to see giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, antelopes, and a variety of colorful birds in their natural habitat. Although large predators are rarely encountered during the walk, the excitement of exploring the wilderness on foot makes this a truly unforgettable experience.

After the walking safari, you'll enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in a designated picnic area surrounded by nature. In the afternoon, continue exploring the park with a game drive, giving you the opportunity to discover more of its incredible wildlife and diverse landscapes.

Arusha National Park is famous for its stunning scenery, including the beautiful Momella Lakes, lush forests, open savannah, and spectacular views of Mount Meru, Tanzania's second-highest mountain. On clear days, you may even catch a glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.

As the day comes to an end, you'll return to your hotel in Arusha or Moshi with wonderful memories of one of Tanzania's most unique safari experiences.

Tour Highlights

• Guided walking safari with an armed park ranger

• Comfortable hotel pick-up and drop-off from Moshi or Arusha

• Scenic game drive through Arusha National Park

• Close encounters with giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, and other wildlife

• Spectacular views of Mount Meru and, on clear days, Mount Kilimanjaro

• Visit the beautiful Momella Lakes

• Excellent birdwatching opportunities with hundreds of bird species

• Picnic lunch surrounded by nature

• Ideal for couples, families, solo travelers, photographers, and first-time visitors

Duration: Full Day
Departure: Daily from Moshi or Arusha
Meals: Picnic Lunch & Drinking Water
Accommodation: Not Included (Day Trip)

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide
• Arusha National Park entrance fees
• Guided walking safari with an armed Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) ranger
• Game drive inside the park
• Visit to Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater viewpoints (time permitting)
• Bottled drinking water
• Picnic lunch or packed lunch
• Government taxes and VAT