0800 hrs: Pick up from Arusha City and drive to Arusha National Park. The Park (137 sq km) has terrain ranging from open savannah through acacia scrubland to Afro Mountain cloud and rain forest and Afro-alpine vegetation similar to Mount Kilimanjaro.

There are several alkaline lakes and the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater. Mammal species include elephant, buffalo, various primates, giraffe and leopard. Hiking is allowed if accompanied by an armed guard and the climb up to Mt Meru is superb, often giving the best views available of Mt Kilimanjaro.

At 4,556m, Mount Meru is the fifth highest mountain in Africa and is located in Arusha National Park. Lunch is served at Hatari Lodge. The Tour ends in Arusha City at around 1700hrs.