| d="body"> | | | | Even though this park is very accessible the parks |
| Arusha National Park is only a few Kilometers | | | | authority claim only 7,000 visitors in 1995 this has |
| from Arusha and is a small but beautiful park set | | | | dramatically increased to an expected 50,000 for |
| in the shadow of Mount Meru. There is a sting of | | | | this year. Lying between the peaks of Kilimanjaro |
| lakes in this park and canoeing has recently been | | | | and Meru, Arusha National Park is outstandingly |
| added to the tourist activities in this park. | | | | beautiful, with a wide range of habitats, form a |
| One lake known as 'Small Momela' successful | | | | string of crater lakes where many water birds |
| launched the canoeing safari this year. This is a | | | | can be watched through the highland mountain |
| great way to see the park from a new | | | | forest to the imposing summit of Mount Meru at |
| perspective. It is good to get out of your vehicle | | | | 4,500 meters above sea level. |
| and actually get some exercise and get 'down and | | | | The forest contains a wealth of birds and other |
| personal' with the African Bush. This chance to | | | | animals like the bushbuck which are easily |
| view the animals in their natural habitat should not | | | | glimpsed between ancient cedar trees or the |
| be passed by. | | | | striking black and white colobus monkeys climbing |
| The Tanzania Government have handed the | | | | along their branches. |
| operation of this canoeing safari to an Arusha | | | | The interesting geology of the area is reflected in |
| based company called Green Footprints | | | | the impressive view of the ash cone and cliff |
| Adventure. These canoes can be booked direct | | | | face leading to the summit of Mount Meru. Those |
| or though your operator, or even you driver | | | | who ascend the summit of the mountain are |
| guide will be able to organize this mini-adventure | | | | rewarded with unparalleled views of the majestic |
| for you. | | | | Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Rift Valleys. |
| From the lake you are able to get a closer look | | | | I would recommend a visit to this most |
| at hippos and the amazing bird life that normally | | | | underrated park. It is very accessible to any |
| would go unnoticed from your safari vehicle. | | | | itinerary based in the north of Tanzania. |