Arusha National Park 

The Park has incredible volcanic scenery, wonderful views of Mt Kilimanjaro (on clear days), a beautiful rainforest and plenty of wildlife. The main features are Ngurdoto Crater and the Momella Lakes. The Momella Lakes attract a wide variety of birds, particularly flamingos. Guests sometimes enjoy this park just as much as the Serengeti. Its proximity to Arusha usually means it gets put first on a Northern Parks itinerary.
Location: 45 minutes drive from Arusha town, Activities: Game Drives, Canoeing, Forest walking, Mt. Meru Climb.

Wildlife
The Park contains a diverse resident population of herbivores, primates and predators including black and white colobus monkeys, baboons, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, hippos, leopards, hyenas, waterbucks, wart hogs and a wide range of antelope species. No lions in the park although you can see leopards if you are lucky.

Walking and Climbing
Suppose you wish to walk on the Mount Meru (4566 m) sector of the park through various landscapes, plains, forest moorlands, and a lava desert. In that case, it is compulsory to be accompanied by an armed game warden because of the wild animals. From the summit of Mount Meru, you will have an impressive view of the crater and the eruption cone 3000 metres below.