Arusha
At the foot of Mount Meru, many journeys through northern Tanzania begin. Arusha brings green hills, coffee plantations and lively streets together in one place.
Discover everything about this location.
Northern Tanzania starts here.
Arusha is the main starting point for safaris in northern Tanzania. Its central location and international airport make the city a natural base for journeys into the northern safari parks.
But Arusha is more than somewhere to arrive and move on from. Local markets, small restaurants and craft shops give the city a lively yet relaxed rhythm.
Spend time at a Maasai market or visit a coffee plantation nearby. Then, when you are ready, the road continues.
Green hills beneath Mount Meru.
Around Arusha, the scenery keeps changing. Green hills and coffee plantations meet wide savannah landscapes, with Mount Meru rising above the surroundings.
That contrast gives Arusha a character of its own. City life, local culture and nature sit close together. One moment you are browsing a local market, the next the landscape opens up around you.
Just beyond the city, nature takes over.
Arusha National Park is a short drive from the city. Forests, crater lakes and views of Mount Meru create a landscape that changes as you move through the park.
Giraffes, buffaloes and zebras can be seen here, alongside a wide variety of birdlife. There are also opportunities to explore on foot or take to the water on a canoe excursion.
Interesting Facts About
Arusha
- Arusha lies at the foot of Mount Meru.
- Green hills, coffee plantations and savannah surround the city.
- Local markets, small restaurants and craft shops shape the atmosphere in town.
- Maasai markets and nearby coffee plantations offer a closer look at local culture.
- Arusha National Park is a short drive away.
- The park combines forests, crater lakes and views of Mount Meru.
- Giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and many bird species can be seen in the park.
- Walking safaris and canoe excursions are possible.
Self-drive trips in the region
