Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Location	Arusha Region, Tanzania
Coordinates	3°15′S 36°50′E / 3.250°S 36.833°E
Area	137 km2 (53 sq mi)
Established	1960
Visitors	66,808 (in 2012)
Governing body	Tanzania National Parks Authority
Website	Park website

Arusha National Park covers Mount Meru, a prominent volcano with an elevation of 4566 m, in the Arusha Region of north eastern Tanzania. The park is small but varied with spectacular landscapes in three distinct areas. In the west, the Meru Crater funnels the Jekukumia River; the peak of Mount Meru lies on its rim.

wading birds

.

Mount Meru is the second highest peak in Tanzania after

Ngorongoro Crater in the west to Kilimanjaro National Park

in the east.

The park is just a few kilometres north east of

Moshi and 35 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport

(KIA).

Wildlife

Arusha National Park has a rich variety of wildlife, but visitors shouldn't expect the same game-viewing experience they find in other national parks of Tanzania's northern circuit. Despite the small size of the park, common animals include

bushbuck and many other African animals. Leopard populations are present, but rarely seen. Birdlife in the forest is prolific, with many forest species more easily seen here than elsewhere on the tourist route - Narina trogon and bar-tailed trogon are both possible highlights for visiting birders, whilst the range of starling

species provide somewhat less gaudy interest.

Gallery

Zebra Arusha NP 2015
Young giraffe with zebra and cape buffalo.
Blue monkey (Cercopithecus mitis), Arusha National Park (2015)
The Landscape.
A jungle road.
Flamingos at the Momella Lake.
The Lake Momella
Giraffes in the Arusha National Park.
The Ngurdoto Crater.
The Colobus guereza.
Directional sign within Arusha National Park 2015

References

^ "Tanzania National parks Corporate Information". Tanzania Parks. TANAPA. Archived from the original on 20 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.

External links

[tanapaci-1] "Tanzania National parks Corporate Information". Tanzania Parks. TANAPA. Archived from the original on 20 December 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2015.

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National Parks	Arusha Gombe Stream Ibanda-Kyerwa Jozani Chwaka Bay Katavi Kilimanjaro Kitulo Lake Manyara Mahale Mountains Mikumi Mkomazi Nyerere Ruaha Rubondo Island Saadani Saanane Island Serengeti Tarangire Udzungwa Mountains Ugalla River Kigosi Burigi-Chato Rumanyika-Karagwe
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Forest reserves and nature forest reserves	Amani Mount Longido Lake Duluti Biharamulo Pugu Hills Kazimzumbwi Vikindu Kilombero Rau Mwambesi West Kilimanjaro Kilombero Pindiro Kilombero West Chenene ChemiChemi Essimingor Kilombero Minziro Mount Hanang Rondo Mkingu Uluguru Mountains Udzungwa Scarp Nilo Chome Mount Rungwe Magamba Meru-Usa
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Organizations	Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) Tanzania Forest Service Agency (TFS) Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) Marine Parks and Reserves Unit (MPRU) Tanzania Wildlife Division Ngorongoro Conservation Authority

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