Tanzania · national park
Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park is a national park in Tanzania, established in 1960, covering 552 km² (213 sq mi). It is the #14 largest of Tanzania's 21 national parks.
- Area
- 552 km²
- Established
- 1960
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ARK · 26 km
Nearest airports to Arusha National Park
- 1 ARK26 kmstraight line
- 2 JRO33 kmstraight line
- 3 ASV82 kmstraight line
Ol Tukai, KenyaMore about Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park is one of 21 national parks in Tanzania. It covers 552 km² (55,200 ha) — about 70% of the size of New York City, making it the #14 largest national park in Tanzania (0.6% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1960, 66 years ago — the first national parks in Tanzania date back to 1940. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Arusha National Park
The closest airport is Arusha Airport (ARK), about 26 km away — around 34 minutes by car; alternatively Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO, 33 km). Other national parks within reach include Kilimanjaro National Park (756 km²), Amboseli National Park (392 km²), Lake Manyara National Park (644 km²) and Tarangire National Park (2,616 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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