One of Tanzania’s less well-known safari locations is Arusha National Park. It features heavily forested areas, remote lakes, wildlife safaris, well-known hiking trails, and more.
The towering Mount Meru, a nearly flawless volcanic cone with a large, striking crater, dominates the park’s topography. The Ngurdoto Crater, which is protected by the mountain, is home to a variety of endangered forest birds and colobus monkeys, which are also found on its heavily forested slopes.
With a peak elevation of 4556 meters, Mount Meru is Tanzania’s second-highest mountain and the fifth-highest summit in all of Africa. Because of its proximity to Mount Kilimanjaro, it can be a great option for climbers seeking to acclimatize before attempting one of the Seven Summits of the globe.
Even though technical climbing equipment is not required, Meru is high enough to cause the effects of altitude sickness. It is a difficult climb in and of itself. Most ascents require three to four days, a guide, and frequently porters. To reduce the risk of assaults by wild animals, armed rangers accompany trekking parties throughout the whole trip.
Ngurdoto Crater is one of five stunning volcanic calderas in Arusha National Park in northern Tanzania. With a diameter of 3.2 kilometers and an approximate depth of 300 meters, Ngurudoto is more like a microcosm of Ngorongoro; nevertheless, because of its softer bottom and other unsuitability for driving, the only way to explore it is by walking safaris.
Momella Lakes provide a welcome diversion from Tanzania’s typically arid and dusty scenery. Canoes can be used to explore the serene waterways while admiring the breathtaking views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, which is 70 km to the west and has a snow-capped peak.
The Ngurduto Crater’s woodland trails offer 50 kilometers of footpaths that snake through the heart of the bush. Hikers may ascend the crater rim and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the plains and forest below thanks to the lovely variety of pathways.