3-Day Arusha, Momella & Mount Meru Base Safari

A Short Escape into Tanzania’s Hidden Northern Gem

Overview

This 3-day adventure blends wildlife viewing with light hiking and scenic beauty, offering a refreshing alternative to the usual big game safaris. Discover Arusha National Park, a diverse paradise of lush forests, volcanic craters, flamingo-filled lakes, and giraffe-dotted grasslands  with Mount Meru rising in the background. Ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and active travelers.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arusha National Park – Game Drive & Canoe Safari

After breakfast in Arusha town, depart for a short drive to Arusha National Park. Begin with a game drive through wooded savannah, home to giraffes, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, and the striking black-and-white colobus monkeys.

Later, enjoy a guided canoe safari on the Momella Lakes, where you’ll glide past flamingos, hippos, and water birds — all with Mount Meru as your backdrop.

Day 2: Mt. Meru Foothills Hike & Momella Plains

After an early breakfast, head to the Mount Meru base zone with a ranger and enjoy a guided nature walk through forested slopes and open plains. This is a unique opportunity to see wildlife on foot and learn about the flora and geology of this stunning area.

Visit Ngurdoto Crater Viewpoint, and end the day with a visit to Tululusia Waterfall — a hidden gem in the forest.

Highlights: Giraffes on foot, birds, waterfalls, crater views, bushwalk

Day 3: Cultural Visit & Return to Arusha

After a relaxed breakfast, visit a nearby Maasai village or local Meru farm to learn about life on the mountain’s lower slopes. Engage in cultural exchanges and see how the Meru people live off the fertile volcanic land.

Return to Arusha in the afternoon for your onward flight or next safari destination.

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  • Mountain Trekking
  • Beach Holiday (Zanzibar)
  • Cultural Experience
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  • Wildlife Safari
  • Mountain Trekking
  • Beach Holiday (Zanzibar)
  • Cultural Experience
  • Custom Combination
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5