Located 25 km east of Arusha. Arusha National Park, Often overlooked, is in fact a treasure, a rich tapestry of habitats, teeming with animals and birds life. From the lush swamps of the Ngurdoto Crater to the tranquil beauty of the Momela Lakes and rocky alpine heights of Mt. Meru, the terrain of the park is as varied as it is interesting. Zebras graze on the park’s red grass lands, and leopard lurk next to waterfalls in the shadowy forest. More than 400 species of bird, both migrant and resident, can be found in Aretha national park alongside rare primates such as the black-and-white colobus monkey. The rewarding climb up Mt. Meru passes through forests of dripping Spanish moss and rises to open heath, spiked with giant lobelia plants. Delicate klipspringer antelope watch the progress of hikers from the top of huge boulders, and everlasting flowers cling to the alpine desert underfoot. Once astride the Craggy summit, reward is a sight of Mt. Kilimanjaro, breathing in the sunrise.