Arusha Travel Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a hotspot in Arusha. The Clock tower marks the midpoint on the African continent as the distance between it and Cairo, Egypt is the same as the distance from it to Cape town in South Africa.
9 locals recommend
Arusha Clock Tower
Clocktower RoundaboutThis is a hotspot in Arusha. The Clock tower marks the midpoint on the African continent as the distance between it and Cairo, Egypt is the same as the distance from it to Cape town in South Africa.
This is a must visit for those interested buying hand-made local crafts and curios or African wood carving and art at a good price.
23 locals recommend
Maasai Market Curios and Crafts
Fire RoadThis is a must visit for those interested buying hand-made local crafts and curios or African wood carving and art at a good price.
This is a snake park that exhibits most of the reptiles and snakes found on the African savanna. There is also a Maasai museum and camel riding opportunities on-site. Meserani is located about 25 kilometers from Arusha town.
15 locals recommend
Meserani Snake Park
This is a snake park that exhibits most of the reptiles and snakes found on the African savanna. There is also a Maasai museum and camel riding opportunities on-site. Meserani is located about 25 kilometers from Arusha town.
This is currently the largest supermarket in Arusha. It is located with in the TFA Complex near numerous hot food and shopping scenes in Arusha.
Shoppers Supermarket
This is currently the largest supermarket in Arusha. It is located with in the TFA Complex near numerous hot food and shopping scenes in Arusha.
This is a good spot to shop for African art. They offer shipping and handling to different parts of the world.
16 locals recommend
Cultural Heritage Art Gallery & Shops
Sokoine RoadThis is a good spot to shop for African art. They offer shipping and handling to different parts of the world.
This is the closest national park to Arusha which can be accessed on a day trip. It was also featured on the famous Hollywood film, Hatari -1962 by John Wayne. It is one of the oldest national parks in Tanzania. It's a good way to spend the weekend or free time while in Arusha.
40 locals recommend
Arusha National Park
This is the closest national park to Arusha which can be accessed on a day trip. It was also featured on the famous Hollywood film, Hatari -1962 by John Wayne. It is one of the oldest national parks in Tanzania. It's a good way to spend the weekend or free time while in Arusha.
Get to familiarize yourself with Tanzania's history and archaeological discoveries.
10 locals recommend
Arusha National Natural History Museum
Get to familiarize yourself with Tanzania's history and archaeological discoveries.
Food scene
This is a good spot to get good natural coffee in the middle of the large Burka coffee estate. There is a cultural craft and curio workshop operated by people with disabilities to raise funds through the numerous artifacts that they create using bronze, glass, wood and cultural fabrics.
Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana
This is a good spot to get good natural coffee in the middle of the large Burka coffee estate. There is a cultural craft and curio workshop operated by people with disabilities to raise funds through the numerous artifacts that they create using bronze, glass, wood and cultural fabrics.
This is a good coffee and food spot just near the clocktower with free wifi and sweet bakery treats.
13 locals recommend
Africafe
Boma RoadThis is a good coffee and food spot just near the clocktower with free wifi and sweet bakery treats.
Njiro Complex
Gran Melia Arusha
Simeon RoadThis classic hotel offers good views of mount Meru and delicious food on-site.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Try to get a person you know to show you the city.
Avoid secluded areas or walking late at night alone.
Useful phrases
Ahsante
It means, "Thank you" in swahili. Most Tanzania's will really appreciate when you say this as a good gesture of appreciation.
Useful phrases
Karibu
It means "Welcome".
Ways to save
Get the local currency
Try as much to always have the local Tanzanian currency with you. Get different bills, especially, 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 notes which can assist you when getting around or giving tips.
What to pack
Get a warm coat or rain jacket during March to May.
This is the rainy season.
Traveling with kids
Be more careful while crossing the roads.
Because some drivers are not keen on the traffic lights and sometimes the traffic lights might not be working.
Getting around
Most banks are closed on Sundays.
If you are looking forward to banking procedures, better to know that literally all banks close at 4:30 pm during weekdays, 12:30pm on Saturdays and closed on Sundays.
Customs and culture
No most places accept credit cards or foreign currencies.
It's best to have some cash in the local currency when going out.