Arusha National Park Photos

Yes, on clear days you can photograph Mount Kilimanjaro from Arusha National Park, especially from the Momella Lakes area and from higher points on Mount Meru. Clouds often build up as the day warms, so the best chances usually come at sunrise and in the early morning. A telephoto lens helps you frame Kibo's snow-capped summit above the plains, while a wider lens lets you include grazing giraffes, lakes or flamingos in the foreground for a classic northern Tanzania image.

A camera body with a telephoto zoom lens reaching around 300 to 400 millimeters is ideal for colobus monkeys, birds and flamingos, while a wider lens suits crater views, forest scenes and mountain landscapes. Because forest light can be dim, a lens with a wide aperture or a camera that handles higher ISO settings is helpful. Bring spare batteries, memory cards, a bean bag for the vehicle and a dry bag if you plan to canoe on Small Momella Lake.

Flying drones in Tanzania's national parks is restricted and requires official permits, which are rarely granted for recreational use. Drones can disturb wildlife, including nesting birds and primates, as well as other visitors, so you should not plan on flying one in Arusha National Park. Bringing a drone into Tanzania may also require prior authorization. For elevated perspectives without a drone, the Ngurdoto Crater rim viewpoints and the slopes of Mount Meru offer superb, sweeping views without any special equipment or permits.

The photos on this page are part of the Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris website and are published to help you picture your visit to Arusha National Park. Please do not reuse them without permission. If you travel with us, we warmly welcome you to share your own photographs after your trip, and with your consent we may feature favorite images, credited to you, so future travelers can see Mount Meru, the Momella Lakes and the park's wildlife through your eyes.