Basic ecotouristic information on Arusha National Park (Tanzania) - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
Northern Tanzania, 25 km Northeast of Arusha
Access
Easy. An easy 40-minute drive from Arusha. Approximately 60 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Characteristic
137 km2, Mt. Meru massif and rolling upland plateau in the altitude of 1 525 – 4 565 m. Typical ecosystems: mountainous and alpine ecosystems, volcanic bitopes, dry evergreen forest (lower altitude), mountain forest (temperate zone forest) in higher altitude, wetlands, savannas, seven alkaline lakes with changeable water colour depending on various algae composition.
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment
Possible activities
One of a few Tanzania national parks where the walking safari is permitted; high mountains trekking
Mountaineering,several days trip - climbing up the summit of Mt. Meru
Note
The best time to visit VII- XI and XII-III
Spectacular Ngurdoto Crater - remnants of ancient volcano
Beautiful view to Kilimanjaro from the summit of Mt. Meru
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