If you don’t have a lot of time but want to get an idea of what the world of safari has to offer, this one-day safari is a great opportunity! The landscape of Arusha National Park is very diverse: from Mt Meru to the Momella Lakes to the Ngurdoto Crater, making it home to an equally diverse range of wildlife. You may see giraffes, hippos, zebras, warthogs, fish eagles, colobus monkeys and many more. You travel with an expert local guide who will share many facts and interesting anecdotes about the resident wildlife. We pick you up at your hotel in Arusha and take you back again after the trip.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
12:00 AM
Next available
Tue, Oct 13
Adult (ages 15+)
$350
Child (ages 5–14)
$200
Infant (ages 1–4)
$50
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Arusha National Park Day Trip
Itinerary
Arusha National Park
420 min
In the morning, we will collect you from your hotel in Arusha and take you to the Arusha National Park. The park has an incredible variety of fauna and flora, which cannot fail to impress. Hollywood also chose this region to film the movie “Hatari”, in which Hardy Kruger starred alongside the legendary John Wayne. Your day trip will include a visit to the Ngurdoto Crater. Buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras and baboons can be seen all year round, as well as many different bird species. At the Momella Gate, an armed ranger will be waiting for you to accompany you on the walking safari, which will give you a chance to experience the wildlife up close. Only a few other national parks in Tanzania give you such an opportunity, and it is something that should not be missed. Lunch will be taken at a picnic place and in the afternoon, you will continue your tour in the safari vehicle through the Arusha National Park. After plenty of time allocated for you to observe the wildlife
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Admission fee
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Government Fees
Lunch
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
3 reviews
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Arusha National Park Day Trip take?
Arusha National Park Day Trip lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Arusha National Park Day Trip cost?
Prices start at $350 per person for this Arusha experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Arusha National Park Day Trip run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 12:00 AM.
How much does Arusha National Park Day Trip cost for children?
Children aged 5–14 pay from $200, adults from $350.
Can I cancel Arusha National Park Day Trip for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We pickup and drop off at your hotel in Arusha. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Arusha National Park Day Trip offered in?
The experience is available in DE, DE, EN, EN, IT, IT, FR, FR, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 30 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(3)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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I3173JQalexk
October 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent
Arusha national park is best if you have short day in Arusha, after done our 3 days safari Matt from the office suggested us to do this safari with walking before take our evening flight to Zanzibar, our guide Eric was good, vehicle and lunch were good as well, we highly recommend Nata Travel Tanzania
Operator response
Dear Valued Guests,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for highly recommending NATA TRAVEL TANZANIA!
We are so happy to hear that Arusha National Park was the perfect choice for your short day in Arusha. It is indeed our favorite gem for guests with limited time - close, beautiful, and with that unique walking safari experience!
Thank you for your kind mention of Matt from our office. He loves creating smart add-ons - suggesting a walking safari in Arusha NP after your 3-days safari and before your evening flight to Zanzibar is exactly the kind of seamless planning we love to do. No time wasted, maximum experience!
We are delighted Eric was a good guide, and that vehicle and lunch were good as well. He will be so happy to hear your praise.
Thank you for trusting us from safari to Zanzibar connection. Karibu tena for another adventure - maybe Kilimanjaro or Serengeti again!
Asante sana!
Matt & The NATA TRAVEL Team
Guide Eric
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G3252FZfrancisd
October 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Exotic Service and Good guide
The safari experience with Nata Travel was excellent and this is clearly a very well run company which gave me confidence to pay by cash to save on the credit card charges. The trip to Arusha National Park in August was a really great experience, the only negative was the fact we never saw elephants and I later found out that seeing elephants in Arusha park at certain times of the year was rare - probably should have done my homework. Jolanda, who I communicated with from Nata Travel was really helpful and fast in getting back to me and she helped facilitate a great trip for myself and the 13 strong group I took.
Operator response
Dear Guest
Thank you so much for your kind and honest review!
We are delighted to hear that your safari experience with Nata Travel was excellent and that you felt confident in our organization - even to pay by cash. Your trust means the world to us, and we are happy our professionalism gave you that confidence.
Thank you for highlighting *Jolanda* - we will share your lovely words with her. She works hard to respond quickly and to facilitate smooth trips, especially for large groups like your 13-strong group. We are thrilled she helped make it a great experience.
Regarding Arusha National Park in August - thank you for your honest feedback. You are absolutely right, elephant sightings in Arusha NP can be rare at certain times of the year as they move to higher forest areas. We appreciate you sharing this, as it helps future guests with expectations. For the best elephant viewing, we usually recommend Tarangire, Serengeti or Ngorongoro, but Arusha NP is still fantastic for giraffes, buffaloes, colobus monkeys and the stunning Mount Meru views.
We would love to host you and your group again to show you the elephants - perhaps in Tarangire!
Asante sana for choosing Nata Travel Tanzania.
Warm regards,
Team Nata Travel Tanzania
Jolanda & The Crew
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F886GYdavids
October 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Brilliant Safari
Before to go our 4 days safari, the owner of the company Matt suggested us to do walking safari in Arusha national park for half day after arrive in Tanzania, the park was so stunning with view of mount meru, this is second highest peak in Tanzania with 4566 amsl, our guides Penda and Miraji were so brilliant we sharing group with ranger to walk close to animals an waterfall also we visited the momella lakes to see pink flamingo, our lunch was so delicious arranged by Nata Travel, we highly recommended Nata Travel Tanzania for anyone wanting to visit in Tanzania especially shorty safari
Operator response
Dear Valued Guest,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review and for highly recommending NATA TRAVEL TANZANIA!
We are so happy that you followed our owner Matt's suggestion to do a half-day walking safari in Arusha National Park right after your arrival. It is indeed a perfect start - the park is stunning with breathtaking views of Mount Meru (4566m AMSL) - the second highest peak in Tanzania!
We are thrilled you enjoyed walking close to wildlife with the park ranger, visiting the waterfall, and seeing the pink flamingos at the Momella Lakes. Thank you for highlighting our brilliant guides Penda & Miraji - they will be very proud to hear your kind words. And we are glad you enjoyed the delicious lunch we arranged!
Thank you for recommending us especially for short safaris. Arusha NP walking safari is truly a hidden gem for those with limited time.
We hope to welcome you back again for another adventure - perhaps Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar next time!
Asante sana & Karibu tena!
Warm regards,
Matt, Penda, Miraji & The Team
NATA TRAVEL TANZANIA
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