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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

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