Arusha national park

Arusha national park

Arusha National Park is evergreen and boasts a wide variety of landscapes: steppes, jungle, and high mountains. Two ancient volcanoes dominate the park: Mount Meru, which rises to 4,566 meters, and Ngurdoto, which has a diameter of 3.6 kilometers and a depth of 100 meters. A swamp on the crater floor is home to a wealth of wildlife.

Arusha National Park isn't known for its large (predatory) animals, but it is home to many smaller species of animals and birds. Despite its size, the park's flora and fauna are incredibly diverse. You can encounter wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, large herds of buffalo, leopards, and spotted hyenas. The park is also the only place in northern Tanzania where the black-and-white colobus monkey lives. The Momela Lakes lie in the northeastern section of the park. These are a magnet for sometimes thousands of flamingos.

Many other aquatic bird species can also be found here. The number of different bird species is estimated at 400. Bird lovers come here especially for the turacos and trogons.

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