🌲 Arusha National Park

Tanzania · Africa · National Park · 3.25°S, 36.83°E

Arusha National Park covers Mount Meru, a prominent volcano with an elevation of 4566 m, in the Arusha Region of north eastern Tanzania. The park is small but varied with spectacular landscapes in three distinct areas. In the west, the Meru Crater funnels the Jekukumia River; the peak of Mount Meru lies on its rim. Ngurdoto Crater in the south-east is grassland. The shallow alkaline Momella Lakes in the north-east have varying algal colours and are known for their wading birds.

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Quick facts

Country	Tanzania
Continent / region	Africa
Protection type	🌲 National Park
Coordinates (approx.)	3.25°S, 36.83°E · view on map

Arusha National Park is a national park in Tanzania, in Africa. The details of why Arusha National Park is ecologically important are described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).

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