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Explore Arusha NP in 2025 – Waterfalls, flamingos & easy safari access. Updated fees, canoe safaris & how to combine with Kilimanjaro trips. Arusha National Park – Where Wilderness Meets Convenience (2025 Update) Location: Northeast Tanzania (32km from Arusha city) Size: 552 km² (Tanzania’s most compact park) Established: 1960 Unique Features: Only park with walking + canoe safaris Stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro & Mt. Meru Home to rare black-and-white colobus monkeys Why Visit in 2025? ✔ New Momella Lakes boardwalk for flamingo viewing ✔ Electric safari bikes now available ✔ Perfect add-on pre/post Kilimanjaro climbs ✔ 75% fewer tourists than Serengeti 2025 Must-Do Experiences 🚶 Walking Safaris 2-hour guided walks past buffalo herds Armed ranger protection included 🛶 Canoe Safari on Momella Lakes Spot hippos & 400+ flamingos New sunrise paddle option 🌋 Mount Meru Day Hike Reach Miriakamba Hut (2,514m) Stunning Kilimanjaro vistas 🦓 Game Drives See giraffes, zebras & elephants Ngurdoto Crater "Little Ngorongoro" 2025 Park Fees (Updated) Foreign Adults: $53/day Foreign Children: $18/day East Africans: TZS 13,000 Canoe Safari: $30 extra Where to Stay (2025) Luxury: Hatari Lodge (1960s retro-chic) Mount Meru Game Lodge (New pool deck) Budget: Momella Wildlife Lodge (Backpacker-friendly) Getting There From Arusha: 45-minute drive From Kilimanjaro Airport: 1.5 hours Public Dala-Dala: $2 from Arusha Book Your Easy Wilderness Escape! Arusha NP delivers diverse landscapes & wildlife just minutes from the city – perfect for time-pressed travelers. 2025 Pro Tips: 🌅 Best Light: Morning views of Kilimanjaro 👟 Hidden Gem: Tululusia Waterfall hike 📸 Photo Hotspot: Fig Tree Arch

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