Arusha National Park Walking Safari & Waterfall Tour

Game drive and walking safari in one day, ending at a waterfall below Mount Meru

A private day trip to Arusha National Park pairs a game drive with a walking safari, letting you see giraffes, zebras, buffalos and baboons up close before reaching a waterfall that descends from Mount Meru. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French or German, and the day includes private transportation, water and lunch. The tour runs eight to ten hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Arusha National Park game drive and safari

• Game drive through Arusha National Park
• Walking safari to waterfall
• Observe giraffes, zebras, buffalos, baboons, impalas

The experience

The day splits between two ways of moving through the park. You start with a game drive to cover ground and spot wildlife from the vehicle: giraffes, zebras, buffalos, impalas and baboons, including the rare white baboon if you're lucky. Then you switch to a walking safari, where you move on foot through the landscape and get closer to the animals and the terrain itself. The walking portion builds toward the waterfall, a natural feature that drops from Mount Meru and marks the end of the route.

Private transportation means you're not sharing the vehicle or the guide's attention with other groups. Your guide arrives speaking one of four languages (English, Spanish, French or German), and hotel pickup is included in the booking, so you don't arrange a separate transfer to the park. The day is structured to suit all fitness levels, though the walking safari does involve time on foot over uneven ground.

Bottled water and lunch are provided, so you're not hunting for food or water during the eight to ten hours. The timing lets you start and finish within a single day without an overnight stay.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• a game drive through the park.
• a walking safari.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• lunch.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 40 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Msafiri Tanzania

Is this one for you?The walking safari means you spend part of the day on foot, so choose this tour if you're comfortable moving through the landscape rather than staying in the vehicle the whole time. The eight to ten hour commitment fits a full day without an overnight trip to the park.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals am I likely to see on the game drive and walking safari?

Giraffes, zebras, buffalos, impalas and baboons are common sightings in Arusha National Park. The white baboon is rare but possible to spot if you're lucky. The guide will point out what appears during your route.

Is the walking safari difficult, or can I do it if I'm not very fit?

The walking safari is suitable for all fitness levels according to the operator. You move on foot over the park terrain, but the pace and distance are manageable for most people, and the guide adjusts to the group.

Where does the waterfall come from?

The waterfall descends from Mount Meru, which borders Arusha National Park. It's the natural endpoint of the walking safari portion of the day.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the park, or is transport included?

Hotel pickup is included, so the driver collects you from your accommodation and brings you back after the tour ends. You don't need to arrange separate transport to Arusha National Park.

How long is the whole day, and what time does it start?

The tour runs eight to ten hours total. The specific start time is set when you book, and it's timed to fit within a single day without an overnight stay.