ARUSHA
Arusha, Tanzania's safari capital, is located in the north of the country and hence the start and end point of every northern circuit safari and also for trekking Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro, of which you can have great views from the city if the skies are clear. With a population of more or less 400,000 people and another about 300,000 people living in its outskirts, Arusha is a typical buzzing African city.
There are 2 airports in Arusha. Kilimanjaro international airport to the east and Arusha domestic airport in the west. Kilimanjaro airport has a few airport lodges in case you come in very late or leave very early. Close to Kilimanjaro airport is also the very leafy area of Usa River, which is our favourite area for a pre- or post tour stay. However, we work with a few nice lodges and hotels in all areas of the city, so we can choose for you what ever fits your itinerary and personal needs best.
Overall there is not much to do in Arusha, so we do mainly book it as pre- and post safari stop. If you have however half a day available to have a look around, then we recommend to take part in a coffee tasting, or visit the Maasai Market or Shanga, a successful social enterprise which employs people with disabilities to create unique glassware and home wares incorporating recycled materials.
Also very close to Arusha and very much overlooked is Arusha National Park. The park is located in the foothills of Mount Meru and offers great things to do away from the crowds like canoeing on the Momela Lakes, walking and gentle game drives. Talk to us if you are interested in adding Arusha National Park to your safari.
There are 2 airports in Arusha. Kilimanjaro international airport to the east and Arusha domestic airport in the west. Kilimanjaro airport has a few airport lodges in case you come in very late or leave very early. Close to Kilimanjaro airport is also the very leafy area of Usa River, which is our favourite area for a pre- or post tour stay. However, we work with a few nice lodges and hotels in all areas of the city, so we can choose for you what ever fits your itinerary and personal needs best.
Overall there is not much to do in Arusha, so we do mainly book it as pre- and post safari stop. If you have however half a day available to have a look around, then we recommend to take part in a coffee tasting, or visit the Maasai Market or Shanga, a successful social enterprise which employs people with disabilities to create unique glassware and home wares incorporating recycled materials.
Also very close to Arusha and very much overlooked is Arusha National Park. The park is located in the foothills of Mount Meru and offers great things to do away from the crowds like canoeing on the Momela Lakes, walking and gentle game drives. Talk to us if you are interested in adding Arusha National Park to your safari.
where to stay
From our visits to Arusha, we have first-hand knowledge of the hotels and below you can find the ones we most commonly use. Those hotels include mainly our favourites sorted from low-key to deluxe, which are usually smaller hotels with very personalised service, but also some bigger places, if they are the best or only option available.
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airport planet lodge
KIA LODGE
african tulip hotel
Mount MERU HOTEL
Mount Meru Game Lodge
Rivertrees Inn
onsea house & machweo retreat
arusha coffee lodge
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