Arusha National Park
Size : 137km²
Good Session : June - October
Location In northern Tanzania, on the Kenyan border, near
Arusha National Park in the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
These two of Tanzania are by and large overlooked by the vast majority of tourists and tour operators. Has terrain ranging from open savannah through acacia scrublands to Afro-montane cloud and rain forest, and Afro-alpine vegetation similar to Mount Kilimanjaro. There are several alkaline lakes, and the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater is unmissable. Mammal species include elephant, buffalo, various primates, giraffe and leopard. Hiking is allowed if accompanied by an armed guard, and the climb up Mount Meru is superb, often giving the best views available of Mount Kilimanjaro. At 4,556m, Mount Meru is the fifth highest mountain in Africa, and although it can be climbed in two days, it is far better to give it three days or more. Because of the low density of tourism, the chances of seeing forest animals and, especially, primates like black and white colobus monkeys, are far better than on Kilimanjaro. Take similar kit to that needed for Kilimanjaro, although it is significantly warmer on the summit – and much cheaper than climbing its neighboring big brother
Accomodation
Hatari Lodge African
Original name: Oldonyo Orok Lodge
Location: Latitude 0261826 Latitude 9643071 Altitude 1562M
Capacity / Beds: 16
Hatari Lodge Africa
Momela Wildlife Lodge
Location: Momela
Capacity / Beds: 115
Campsite No 1
Original name: Public Campsite Location:
Latitude 0259918 Longitude 9641384 Altitude 1611 M
Capacity / Beds: 25
Campsite No 2
Original name: Public Campsite Location:
Latitude 0259853 Longitude 9641525 Altitude 1660M
Capacity / Beds: 25
Campsite No 3
Original name: Public Campsite Location:
Latitude 0260403Longitude 9640779 Altitude 1688M
Capacity / Beds: 25
Ngongongare
Original name: Special Campsite
Location: Latitude 0266283 Longitude 9637718 Aaltitude 1571M
Capacity / Beds: 10
Ngongongare
Original name: Special Campsite
Location: Latitude 0266283 Longitude 9637718 Aaltitude 1571M
Capacity / Beds: 10
Itikon
Original name: Special Campsite
Location: Latitude 0258156 Longitude 9641374 Altitude 1975M
Capacity / Beds: 10
Nasula
Original name: Special CaLocation:
Latitude 0259761 Longitude 9643268 Altitude 1690M mpsite
Capacity / Beds:10
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