Momella Lakes Viewpoint
Arusha national park, Tanzania

Momella lakes viewpoint of Arusha national park, looking at small Momella and big Momella behind it
Momella lakes viewpoint of Arusha national park, looking at mt Meru
Momella lakes viewpoint of Arusha national park, a closeup photo of mt. Meru's inner ash cone
Momella lakes viewpoint of Arusha national park, a view of small Momella and big Momella after it
Momella lakes viewpoint of Arusha national park, from nearest - the benches on site, small Momella and big Momella lake
Momella lakes viewpoint of Arusha national park, lake Rishateni (far right) with small Momella (nearest) and big Momella (furthest)
Momella lakes viewpoint of Arusha national park, a view of lake Lekandiro (centre) and small Momella (right)
Momella lakes viewpoint of Arusha national park, small Momella lake and big Momella in the distance
Momella lakes viewpoint of Arusha national park, the southern ends of small Momella and big Momella in the distance
Momella lakes viewpoint of Arusha national park, the concrete benches and small Momella lake far right
Momella lakes viewpoint of Arusha national park, looking south from it
Momella lakes viewpoint of Arusha national park, parking area (bottom) with mount Meru in the distance
Momella lakes viewpoint of Arusha national park, concrete benches on site as seen from the parking area
Momella lakes viewpoint of Arusha national park, looking at the benches from the parking area (behind)
Momella lakes viewpoint of Arusha national park, a view from the parking area

Altitude: 1600 m.a.m.s.l.

A picnic site that is situated atop a small hill, a short distance west of the Momella lakes. This makes it one of the few places inside Arusha national park where you could get spectacular views of the Momella lakes - far below, as well as mount Meru and Ngurudoto crater.

Although hard to spot while one the road, it has a few concrete benches where visitors can sit. It is also a tranquil place, with not much to be heard but the occasional distant sounds of nature.

What to do there?Enjoy amazing views of the Momella lakes from a distance, though you may need to have a map or an experienced guide to be able to tell the lakes apart. But the possible activities are many - bird watching, picnics or just spend some time here.

For a list of other attractions that you could visit in the vicinity, see the section below after map, or the attractions page.

Best time to visit ?Any time of the year, with all seasons dirt roads leading right up to its doorstep.

Location of Momella Lakes Viewpoint The Momella lakes viewpoint is located in north eastern Arusha national park, near the Momella lakes. It is also the highest point when compare to its immediate surroundings, mostly grasslands with a few short trees.

For more information on this location, please see the map below.

How to get there?By vehicle, about a half hour drive from the Ngurudoto museum, and 45 minutes from the Ngongongare gate. You could use any type of vehicle, though the last bit from the main road may at times prove tough for non 4 x 4’s.

Alternative methods of transport include walking and cycling, though you may need to consult with park authorities as well as the use of a park ranger. For more information of park fees and permit, please see the TANAPA website

Abbreviationsm.a.m.s.l. - metres above metric sea level
TANAPA - Tanzania National Parks Authority

Day

HH:mm

Zone

Related places Arusha National-park Kilimanjaro view point (arusha)Leitong viewpoint