Northern Tanzania

Arusha National Park

A varied northern park where forest, crater scenery and open landscapes offer a gentler safari day.

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Take A Closer Look

Get To Know Arusha.

Arusha National Park is an appealing addition at the start or end of a northern Tanzania journey. Forest habitats and open areas offer a change of scene from the larger plains parks.

A guided game drive can be combined with an authorised walking activity where available. Discuss the day’s programme with your operator so that access, guiding and timings are arranged in advance.

A different perspective

A varied northern park where forest, crater scenery and open landscapes offer a gentler safari day.

Made around your journey

Fit this stop into a route that respects your time and travel interests.

Local guidance

Confirm access and guiding arrangements for your selected dates.

A Few Useful Details

Your Visit, At A Glance.

Where You’ll Be

Northern Tanzania

A Good Time To Visit

TANAPA highlights June–September and December–early March. The park can be visited year-round; rain is more likely in March–May and October–November.

Getting Here

Reach the park by road from Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport. Arrange walks and Mount Meru activities through park-authorised guides.

Find Your Kind Of Season

Good Timing Makes A Difference.

TANAPA highlights June–September and December–early March. The park can be visited year-round; rain is more likely in March–May and October–November.

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High Season

January – February · June – September · December

Popular periods for the park’s forests, lakes and mountain scenery.

Mid Season

March · October – November

Transition months bring changing visibility and trail conditions.

Low Season

April – May

Heavier rain can make walks and mountain routes more demanding.

High Season

January – February · June – September · December

Popular periods for the park’s forests, lakes and mountain scenery.

Mid Season

March · October – November

Transition months bring changing visibility and trail conditions.

Low Season

April – May

Heavier rain can make walks and mountain routes more demanding.

These are travel-planning bands, not fixed lodge tariff dates. Weather, wildlife movements and access vary.

Make It Part Of Your Journey

Journeys That Bring You Here.

Starting points that include this destination.

More Than A Place On A Map

Make A Little More Of Your Visit.

Experiences connected to this destination.

A Good Place To Pause

Stay Somewhere That Fits.

Places in or around this destination, chosen to work with your route.

Picture Yourself Here

A Glimpse Of Arusha.

Four views. A little inspiration for the journey ahead.

Made Around You

A Journey With Arusha In Mind?

Tell us your dates, your people and the places you would love to connect.

Keep Exploring This Region.

Tarangire National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park

Arusha National Park