Arusha is for people who always wanted to go on an incredible safari to see unique wildlife or become Indiana Jones for a while. It is a small and traditional town in Tanzania where indigenous people follow the old ways and honor the forest gods.

If you do not know how to get to Arusha, we recommend to book a transfer in advance. Specify in the comments the date and time of arrival, so that driver can meet you on time, help you with the luggage and quickly deliver you to the center. Tourists arrive at Kilimanjaro airport, located 60 kilometers from the city.

Arusha — cultural and tourist capital of Tanzania, where travelers go on excursions to national parks and natural reserves: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire or lake Manyara Park. Tourists also come here for the Arusha safari which comes in mourning, day or night varieties . Baloon or camel rides are also available.

What there is to see in Arusha? Climb the 4566 meters high Mount Meru, visit the swampy Ngurdoto crater or the alkaline lakes of Momela. Buy a ticket to Arusha national park, where giraffes walking are free to walk around. Under the supervision of a guide you can feed wild animals and take pictures of them in their natural habitat. You can also take a walk in the gardens of the Arab Fort, an ancient building of the XVII century. Lots of local holidays and concerts take place there.

There are a lot of shuttle busses which travel without strict schedule around the city. As there are no stops, the driver stops when sees a potential passenger.. Buses go several times a week to Nairobi, Dodoma and Dar es Salaam. To see more of Arusha, we recommend you to rent a car with a driver in Arusha in advance. Create a comfortable journey for yourself!