Arusha National Park offers a different wildlife experience from the vast plains of the Serengeti. The park is particularly famous for its giraffes, buffaloes, primates and rich birdlife.

Wildlife commonly encountered includes:

• Giraffes
• Zebras
• Elands
• Duikers
• Baboons
• Elephants
• Warthogs
• Bushbucks
• Waterbucks
• Blue monkeys
• African buffaloes
• Black-and-white colobus monkeys

Black-and-White Colobus Monkeys

Black-and-white colobus monkey are the famous and special attractions in Arusha National Park’s. These beautiful primates can be seen moving through the forest canopy, particularly around the Mount Meru forest environment. Their striking black-and-white coats and long flowing hair make them particularly attractive to wildlife photographers.

Birdlife

Arusha National Park is an excellent destination for birdwatching, thanks to its combination of forests, lakes, wetlands and open grasslands.

Visitors may encounter:

• Around Momella Lakes, visitors may see Flamingos, Pelicans, Storks, Herons, Egrets and other water birds. The forest areas support species such as Turacos, Hornbills, Sunbirds and numerous smaller forest birds.

The park is particularly rewarding for bird enthusiasts because the different elevations and habitats support a diverse range of species.