🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Serengeti National Park
- ✓Ngorongoro Crater
- ✓Tarangire National Park
- ✓Arusha National Park
- ✓Masai Market
- ✓Cultural Heritage Centre
- ✓Maasai Market
- ✓Olduvai Gorge
Also check attractions in other Tanzania cities:
Arusha
Arusha
Safari Capital of Tanzania - gateway to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Mount Kilimanjaro. Hub for Northern Circuit adventures.
🌐Other Cities in Tanzania
Recommended Hotels in Arusha
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Four Points by Sheraton Arusha
- ★Kibo Palace Hotel
- ★Mount Meru Hotel
- ★Arusha Coffee Lodge
🍜Restaurants & Food
•The Blue Heron
¥¥¥International cuisine with garden setting
•Fifi's Restaurant
¥¥Ethiopian and Tanzanian dishes
•Khan's BBQ
¥¥Grilled meats and Indian cuisine
•George & Dragon Pub
¥¥British pub fare and local beers
Also check restaurants in other Tanzania cities:
🛍️ Shopping
- •Maasai Marketmarket
Traditional crafts, beadwork, and souvenirs from Maasai communities. Bargaining expected
- •Cultural Heritage Centremall
Upscale shopping for Tanzanian art, jewelry, gemstones, and crafts. Fixed prices
- •Arusha Central Marketmarket
Local produce market with fruits, vegetables, spices, and authentic local atmosphere
- •Shangashop
Social enterprise selling handmade glass, jewelry, and textiles made by disabled artisans
💡 Travel Tips
- • Arusha has cooler climate than coast - bring a light jacket for evenings (15-20°C)
- • Safari prices vary hugely - compare multiple operators and check vehicle quality
- • Book Ngorongoro Crater permits in advance - limited daily visitor numbers
- • ATMs can be unreliable - withdraw cash in Arusha before safari trips
- • Altitude is 1,400m - stay hydrated and take it easy first day if flying in
- • Beware of safari touts at airport and bus station - book through reputable agencies only
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
June - October, January - February (dry seasons)
💰Daily Budget
$200-500 (safari included)/day
👥Popular With
Safari enthusiastsWildlife photographersAdventure seekersNature lovers
🗓️Recommended Stay
2-3 nights + 4-7 days safari
🌐Timezone
UTC+3 (EAT)
💬Local Language
Swahili, English, Maasai
💱Currency
TZS (Tanzanian Shilling)
📅Arusha 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Arrival & City Orientation
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Morning2h
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Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport & Transfer
💡 Airport is 50km from Arusha. Pre-arrange hotel transfer ($40-60) or use official airport taxi. Check safari bookings.
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Afternoon3h
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Arusha City Walk & Cultural Heritage Centre
💡 Visit Cultural Heritage Centre for art and crafts. Walk Clock Tower area. Final safari gear shopping if needed.
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Evening2h
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Safari Briefing Dinner
💡 Meet safari guide and group. Confirm itinerary, packing list, and pickup time. Try local cuisine at hotel restaurant.
💡Tips
- •Pack layers - mornings/evenings cool, midday hot. Neutral colors (khaki, brown) best for game drives
- •Bring quality binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) and camera with telephoto lens (300mm+ ideal)
- •Charge all devices in Arusha - limited/no electricity on safari camps
- •Safari per-person costs: budget $200-300/day, mid-range $300-500/day, luxury $500-1,500/day
- •Book directly with established operators or through trusted agencies - avoid street touts
- •Travel insurance essential - medical evacuation from parks costs $10,000+