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Tanzania National Parks and Game Reserves - Arusha National Park
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Tanzania Parks and Reserves > Arusha
National ParkArusha National Park is covering 137 sq. kilometres and lies between the peaks of Mountain Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru and ascends from 1500 metres at Momella to 4566 metres at the summit of Mount Meru. Established in 1960 the park had contained Ngurdoto Crater and Momella lakes, until 1967 when Mt. Meru was made part of the Park. The flora and fauna varies with the topography, which ranges from forest
to swamp. There is a water forest with towering fig and mahogany trees,
extensive marshland, stretches of grassland, parklands with acacia trees,
and scrubland on the face of the Rift Valley.
Wildlife;
The Park contains a diverse resident population of herbivores, primates
and predators including black and white colobus monkeys, baboons, elephants,
giraffes, buffalos, hippos, leopards, hyenas, waterbucks, wart hogs and
a wide range of antelope species. No lions in the park although you can
see leopards if you are lucky. Mount Meru can be ascended somewhat easily in a four days trip from Arusha, and during trekking one can overnight in the two huts Miriakamba and Saddle hut. There is water and fire in the huts, but other equipment like food, cooking equipment and sleeping bags must be brought. Arusha National Park is famous for its 400 species of bird life, both migrant and resident such as red sharks, hamerkops, spurwinged gooses, herons, woodpeckers, grey parrots, secretary birds and many more. The Momela Lakes offer plenty of bird watching opportunities. When
To Visit; The best time for visiting is during the dry season
from July-March. The best months to climb Mount Meru are June-February
(although there are some rains in November). On clear days magnificent
views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru can be seen from almost any part
of the park. The best views of Mt. Kilimanjaro are from December-February.
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