
Arusha National Park, Tanzania
Arusha National Park Arusha National Park is considered a little gem of the northern part of Tanzania, being only 40 minutes drive from the city of Arusha. Many tourists head straight for other nearby destinations such as Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti without taking the time to visit this amazing scenic park. The park consists of three interesting areas: the lush swamps of the Ngurdoto Crater, the color-changing Momela Lakes and the rocky peaks of Mount Meru. Habitats here are very diverse - from mountain forest to lowland swamps. The park is surrounded by the main peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, with Kili dominating the distant horizon and Meru in close proximity. Mount Meru is a dormant volcano with a height of 4566…