Arusha National Park is the ideal starting point for the magnificent itinerary that will lead to the discovery of Africa's distinctive fauna and flora and the search for the big five (as the 5 animals that cannot be missed on a photographic safari are called: elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo, lion and leopard). The park is named after the nearby city of Arusha, the country's second largest city.
Although one of the smallest parks in Tanzania, Arusha National Park is definitely worth a visit for its beauty and variety of landscapes, ranging from montane rainforest to freshwater and soda lakes, from forested savannah where acacias predominate to lowland and mountain grasslands.
The elevation of the park area ranges from 1500 meters to over 4500 meters, creating great biodiversity and ideal habitat for a large number of animal species.
The park can be visited entirely by jeep, except for the ascent to Mount Meru, which requires a trek of at least three to four days.
Mount Meru is located in the center of the park, is the second highest peak in Tanzania at 4566 meters, and is covered by lush rainforest at its base, above which the bare rock summit stands out.
