Best Things To Do in Arusha
Introduction
Arusha is the staging city for Tanzania's northern safari circuit and Kilimanjaro, set beneath Mount Meru with a temperate highland climate.
Why Visit
- Gateway to the northern safari circuit
- Beneath Mount Meru
- Close to Arusha National Park
- Coffee-growing highlands
- Mild year-round highland climate
Top Listings
Adventure Empakaai Crater Hike
Nature & Wildlife Jozani Forest Red Colobus Walk
Cultural Karatu Coffee Plantation Tour
Adventure Kilimanjaro Day Hike (Marangu)
Adventure Kilimanjaro Summit Climb
Nature & Wildlife Lake Duluti Canoeing
Cultural Lake Eyasi Hadzabe & Datoga Cultural Visit
Safari Lake Manyara Game Drive
Cultural Marangu Chagga Cultural Tour
Nature & Wildlife Mnemba Atoll Snorkelling
Cultural Moshi Coffee Farm Tour
Adventure Mount Meru Trek
Cultural Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour
Safari Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Cultural Olduvai Gorge Visit
Adventure Olmoti Crater Walk
Nature & Wildlife Prison Island (Changuu) Trip
Cultural Stone Town Walking Tour
Safari Tarangire Game Drive
Cultural Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour
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