Arusha Tanzania

Arusha is a city in East Africa’s Tanzania, Arusha is the gateway to Tanzania’s northern circuit. Perched under Mount Meru and surrounded by coffee plantations and flower farms, west lies Serengeti National Park, home to wildlife including lions, giraffes and leopards. Annual wildebeest migrations feature huge herds of wildebeests crossing its plains.

Highlights

Day trips to Arusha National Park
Materuni Waterfalls
Meserani Snake Park
Coffee Plantation
Arusha Cultural Centre

Climate

The long dry season is from June through October, and August is typically the driest month of the year. wet seasons and two dry seasons. The long rainy season is from March to May, and most of the annual rainfall occurs in these months. The short rainy season is in November and December.

Getting around Arusha

Arusha is the main entry route to Tanzania’s famous safari circuit and is served by Kilimanjaro International Airport but within Arusha town, travellers can use the famous Daladala, Boda boda motorbikes and taxis are also available for hire, those booked on our scheduled safaris will be transported in their customized 4×4 safari car.

Where to stay

Being one of the largest tourism centres in East Africa, Arusha can offer a lot of hotels for all tastes and budgets. Here you’ll find both luxury “boutique” lodges for a sophisticated traveller and no-frills hostels for a backpacker.