Arusha National Park
 
This 137km² gem of Tanzania is often overlooked by the vast majority of tourists. Arusha National Park (137km²), has terrain ranging from open savannah through acacia scrublands to Afro-montane cloud and rain forest, and Afro-alpine vegetation similar to Mount Kilimanjaro. There are several alkaline lakes with the largest being Momella Lakes. The spectacular Ngurdoto Crater is often called “little Ngorongoro”. Arusha National Park is home to Mount Meru, Tanzania’s 2nd highest mountain.
 
Mammal species include elephant, buffalo, various primates, zebra, hippo, giraffe and leopard.