Things to do in Arusha

No. 10 of Best Things to Do in Tanzania

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park is located in northern Tanzania at the foot of Mount Meru. It was formerly known as Ngurdoto Crater National Park, established in 1960, and was renamed after Mount Meru was incorporated in 1967. The park concentrates three distinct views: Ngurdoto Crater and its surrounding rainforest, the Momella Lakes, and Mount Meru, which stands at an altitude of over 4,500 m. On clear days, you can also see the snow-capped peak of Mt Kilimanjaro from within the park. A major highlight here is that you can explore both on land and on water: there are few large predators like lions in the park, so visitors can hike through the rainforest and savanna with a guide to look for black-and-white colobus monkeys leaping through the canopy, or go canoeing on the Momella Lakes to observe hippos and flamingos from the water; buffaloes are commonly seen on the marshy grasslands below the crater, while giraffes and zebras are active across the savanna. Those with plenty of energy can challenge themselves to climb Mount Meru; reaching the summit usually takes several days, and along the way, you will experience a complete change in view from rainforest to alpine moorland.

No. 13 of Best Things to Do in Tanzania

National Natural History Museum-ARUSHA

The museum displays a wealth of geological, paleontological and anthropological collections. Some exhibition areas in the museum carefully present Tanzania's rich wild animal and plant specimens, as well as precious fossils of human origin and evolution.

Arusha Clock Tower

Cultural Heritage Centre

This cultural center in Arusha features a museum, art gallery, handicraft market, restaurants, and cafes, making it a great place to learn about the history and culture of Tanzania.

Arusha International Conference Centre

Ranger Safaris

Safari Avventura

Masai Camp

Napuru Waterfalls

Duma Explorer