Tipo di parco
Parco nazionale
Regione
Arusha
Dimensione
137 km²
Altitudine
1,500-4,566 meters (Mount Meru summit)
Mount MeruTrekkingColobus MonkeysWalking SafariNgurdoto CraterMomella LakesBird WatchingAlpine
Perché visitare Arusha
Home to Mount Meru (4,566m), Tanzania's second-highest peak, featuring stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unique walking safari opportunities.
Ecosistema e vegetazione
Diverse habitats including montane forest, highland moorland, alpine desert, crater floor, alkaline lakes, and open grassland. Montane forest with tall trees on Mount Meru slopes. Highland moorland and alpine vegetation at higher elevations. Grasslands and swamps around Momella Lakes.
Periodo migliore per visitare
Year-round; June to February best for Mount Meru trekking
Come arrivare e info pratiche
Accesso
Accessible by road from Arusha (45 minutes). Multiple entry gates including Momella Gate and Ngongongare Gate.
Orari di apertura
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM daily