This comparatively small park, covering only 137 square kilometres, is little known and often by- passed, since visitors on a limited itinerary understandably want to see the more famous attractions. However, for those whose schedules and logistics permit, a visit to this park has much to offer and is a delightful introduction to the Parks and wildlife of Tanzania.
 It is situated a short distance from Arusha itself, making it easy to visit on a day or half day trip. It is particularly suitable for those just arrived from Europe or the U.S. wanting not too taxing a first day, while they acclimatise and recover from their journey.
The park has several completely different habitats within its confines, from a flamingo fringed soda lake to dense forest, a crater floor like a miniature Ngorongoro and Mount Meru itself.
You will not see the enormous herds or predators of the plains here, but there are numerous monkeys, birds, giraffe, buffalo, hippo, warthogs, gazelle, and zebra, and even elephant may be spotted here. |
