Walking Safari, Canoe & Game Drive – Arusha National Park
Description
This experience offers a more complete and relaxed way to explore Arusha National Park in just one day. Instead of only doing a traditional game drive, you’ll experience the park in three different ways — on foot, by canoe, and in a safari vehicle. Walk through the park with an armed ranger while getting surprisingly close to giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and other wildlife in their natural environment. Continue with a peaceful canoe safari across the Momella Lakes, surrounded by flamingos, hippos, and beautiful views of Mount Meru before finishing the day with a scenic game drive through forests, open plains, and crater landscapes. Because the park is smaller and less crowded than many northern safari parks, the experience feels quieter, more personal, and closer to nature — perfect for travelers who want something active, scenic, and different from a standard safari.
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Itinerary
Your day begins with an early morning pickup from Arusha, Moshi, or nearby locations, followed by a scenic drive to Arusha National Park. Walking Safari (2–3 Hours) Upon arrival, meet your professional guide and armed ranger for a guided walking safari. Explore the park on foot, getting closer to wildlife than a vehicle allows. Learn about animal tracks, plants, and ecosystems while encountering giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and scenic waterfall within the park for a refreshing nature break. Canoe Safari (Momella Lakes) Continue to the Momella Lakes for a canoe safari (weather dependent). Glide quietly across the water, observing hippos, flamingos, and other birdlife with Mount Meru as your backdrop. Game Drive Safari After lunch, enjoy a classic game drive through the park’s varied landscapes—open plains, forest, and crater lakes—spotting wildlife from a wider perspective before returning to your hotel in the evening.
Mount Meru rises from the heart of Arusha National Park and is the dominant feature of the landscape throughout your experience. As you explore the park—on foot, by canoe, and during the game drive—you’ll enjoy continuous, close-up views of this beautiful volcanic mountain, creating a dramatic and ever-changing backdrop. On clear days, you may also catch distant views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, appearing on the horizon beyond the plains.
This experience takes place around Mount Kilimanjaro, offering a high chance of enjoying beautiful mountain views and great photography opportunities on clear days.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up in the morning from your hotel in Moshi, Arusha or upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro/Arusha airports. at the airports we will be holding a printed paper of your name on it. Karibu!
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Walking Safari -- Safety Walking safaris in Arusha National Park are always conducted with a trained, armed park ranger and an experienced guide. The ranger is highly skilled in wildlife behavior and ensures safe distances are maintained at all times. Routes are carefully selected based on current conditions, and the pace is relaxed and controlled. This is a well-established activity within the park and is considered very safe when guided professionally.
- Canoe Safari -- Safety Canoeing takes place on the calm waters of the Momella Lakes under the supervision of trained guides. Guests are provided with life jackets, and the activity is conducted in safe zones away from wildlife. The canoes are stable and suitable for beginners, making this a peaceful and secure way to experience the park from a different perspective.
Reviews(2)
Day trip to Arusha national park was top arranged and the park itself was beautiful. The tour on foot was fun, because you are usually in the car. You'll certainly get up to 30 feet from a giraffe. Was a short round, though. And in the afternoon by car through the park. Very nice park, only there are few animals.
Dear Mark, Thank you very much for your kind review—we’re delighted to hear that you had a well-organized and enjoyable day in Arusha National Park. We’re glad you enjoyed the walking safari. It’s a unique experience to explore on foot and get close to wildlife, such as giraffes, in a way that is very different from traditional game drives. We also appreciate your comments about the length of the walk and the number of animals. Arusha National Park is known for its peaceful atmosphere, beautiful landscapes, and the opportunity for walking safaris. As a smaller and less crowded park, it naturally has fewer large animals compared to other parks, but this is also what makes it a more relaxed and unique experience. Thank you again for your valuable feedback, and we hope to welcome you again in Tanzania. Warm regards, Africa Pathways Team
Arusha National Park is a park small enough for a one day visit. It has a ranger guided walking safari that ends at a nice waterfall. We were up close and personal with many giraffes. African Pathways is an excellent choice for the day trip. They offer quality guides. Alfred was very helpful with all the arrangements.
Dear Jon, Thank you very much for your wonderful review—we’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience in Arusha National Park. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the walking safari and the chance to get up close to giraffes—these moments truly make the park special. We’re also glad you liked the waterfall at the end of the walk, which adds a beautiful touch to the experience. Thank you as well for your kind words about our guides and the overall organization. We’re especially happy to hear that the arrangements were smooth and helpful from the beginning. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another memorable adventure in Tanzania. Warm regards, Africa Pathways Team
