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Arusha & Kilimanjaro

Arusha & Kilimanjaro

Gateway to the Northern Circuit

About Arusha & Kilimanjaro

Arusha is Tanzania's safari capital and the gateway to the Northern Circuit. Nestled between Mount Meru (4,562m) and within sight of Kilimanjaro (5,895m), Arusha offers its own national park with flamingo-fringed lakes, colobus monkeys, and giraffe. It's also your base camp for Kilimanjaro treks and northern safaris.

Highlights

  • Mount Kilimanjaro — Africa's highest peak
  • Arusha National Park — colobus monkeys and flamingos
  • Mount Meru — challenging alternative to Kilimanjaro
  • Cultural Maasai boma visits
  • Tanzania safari hub — all routes start here

Wildlife You May See

Colobus MonkeyBuffaloGiraffeZebraFlamingoElephant

Key Facts

Park Size
552 km² (Arusha NP)
From Arusha
0 km
Best Months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

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