ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK

Located only 45 kilometres from Arusha, this relatively small park (137 square kilometers) includes a wide range of habitats, from alkaline crater lakes and swamps to the highlands montane forests and the summit of Mt. Meru, the fourth highest mountain of Africa. Mammals include buffalo, elephant, giraffe, hippopotamus, Zebra, Leopard, waterbuck, reedbuck and almost 400 species of birds. It is famous for the beautiful black and white colobus monkey which springs from branch to branch in the tall rain forest trees and the shy duiker which skulks below. The park is ideal for a day game drive or a pleasant few hours walk. Those who plan to tackle Mount Meru, however must consider three full days.