Arusha City Tour
One thing that tourists can do in Arusha to get a feel for one of Tanzania’s busiest towns and cities is to go on an Arusha city tour. Arusha is the administrative center of Tanzania and is known as the safari city of East Africa. It is located 1400 meters above sea level and has low humidity and temperatures that average around 27 degrees Celsius.
Arusha is in the northern hills of Tanzania, between Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. Climbing Kilimanjaro packages are available for tourists who want to take on this challenging adventure. In the northern safari circuit of Tanzania, Arusha city is a tourist hub, a key stop area, and a place where tourists going on safaris in Tanzania meet up. Some of the best places to go on a safari in Tanzania are in the northern circuit. These include Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania, Serengeti National Park (famous for the great wildebeest migration), Tarangire National Park, and the beautiful Lake Manyara, which is known for its tree-climbing lions and over 2 million pink flamingos.
Most tourists who come to Tanzania to see the northern safari circuit stop in Arusha city. Depending on their plan, most of them stay here for one or two days. Since this gives them some free time, they can go see the different sights in and around Arusha city. Arusha National Park, which is only a few kilometers from the city, is one of the best places to go on game drives to see animals in the wild. This is especially true for travelers who don’t have much time but still want to see Tanzania’s wild animals.
Travelers can also take a city trip in Arusha to see the city’s many sights, landmarks, and historical sites in Tanzania. This is a great way to learn about Arusha, Tanzania, and its people. People who go on Arusha city walks can see the following places:
Culture and History
Tourists on Arusha city tour can see a lot of different kinds of art and crafts made by people from Tanzania’s different tribes at the Cultural Heritage Center in Arusha. In the town of Arusha, you can find art and craft supplies in shops that sell trinkets, clothes, jewelry, and art. The Cultural Heritage Center was created in 1994 to keep and pass on the traditional and old things that our ancestors used. Visitors would enjoy seeing these items and buy them as gifts. You can find tanzanite, sapphires, opals, diamonds, tsavorite, emeralds, and many other precious stones here, along with old things, clothes and crafts, spices, and a lot more. There is an eatery near the cultural heritage center that serves fresh, tasty food. People who are on a city tour of Arusha will enjoy stopping by for a break.
Seeing the different landmarks and places in Arusha, such as the Clock tower, the Arusha Declaration, and many more.
When you go on an Arusha city tour, you can learn about the history and way of life of Tanzanians and see how they make food like nyama choma, chips with eggs, ugali, and many other delicious treats. You will also have the chance to go to the different coffee shops that serve organic coffee and freshly baked snacks that are tasty.
Another thing that travelers can do on an Arusha city tour is go to a local market. This will give you a chance to see how local markets in Tanzania work and buy things like art and crafts, fresh fruits and spices, and many other things. You will have a chance to shop like a local and show off your buying skills
Maserani Snake Park (Arusha City Tour)
Maserani Snake Park is west of Arusha city, about 25 km from the city center. The Maserani snake park is a great spot to see different kinds of snakes and learn about them, including their shapes and sizes, how dangerous they are, and many other things. At the Maserani snake park, you can see a lot of different kinds of snakes, such as the black Mamba, the green Mamba, puff adders, the Egyptian cobra, and many more. Arusha city tour is something you might want to do if you’re only in town for a day or so before moving on to your next stop. There are malls, movie theaters, and other places to have fun in Arusha. At night, the city’s nightlife is also very exciting.
From Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, travelers can check into their lodgings and relax while they wait for dinner and the night’s stay. They can also choose to go for walks around the city to see what there is to see. On your Tanzania adventure tour, make sure that the Arusha city tour is planned if that sounds like something you would enjoy.
Go to the Tanzanite Experience Museum.
Arts and crafts are made in Arusha, and on your Arusha City Tour, you can see the Tanzanite, a very rare rock that can only be found near Mount Kilimanjaro. The one- to eight-hour Tanzanite Experience trip tells you about the history of this amazing mineral, from how it was found to how it was first mined. It also lets you see each precious stone being graded and cut right in front of you. After you fully understand how much this gem is worth, buy yourself an approved, well-made, and beautifully cut tanzanite piece from a one-of-a-kind store that we will show you around Arusha town. On this Tanzanite Experience tour, you’ll go to a lot of stores that are filled to the brim with beautiful displays honoring the unique blue-violet rock.
There are game drives in Arusha National Park.
The day of Arusha National Park A wildlife drive and an armed ranger-led nature walk are two of the most popular things to do on a tour in Tanzania. A wildlife walk inside the park is the only one in Tanzania, and most people who take the Arusha City Tour get to go on it.
Animals that can be seen in this park include zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, elephants, waterbucks, warthogs, baboons, velvet monkeys, red forest duikers, the amazing Abyssinian black and white Colobus monkeys, and sometimes leopards. Over 400 species of birds have been seen in the park. From October to April, you can see flamingos and other Eurasian migrants. You can go on tours of Tanzania’s Arusha National Park at any time of the year, even in April and May, when it rains a lot.
Visit Lake Momella and go paddling.
All tanzania Safaris’ trips to Arusha City say that canoeing in Lake Momella is one of the coolest things to do in Arusha National Park. A lot of waterfowl, like flamingos, pelicans, ducks, and geese that are migrating, love the shallow, alkaline water that is full of algae. So far, more than 650 types of birds have been named. If the sky is clear, you can see Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-covered top far away. On the other side, the huge Mount Meru stands out. This canoe tour lets you see hippos, buffalo, bushbucks, giraffes, and many water birds that live in or near the water. Have the chance to see hundreds of pink flamingos flying up into the sky.
Lake Duluti
Lake Duluti is a small crater lake in the eastern part of Arusha. From Arusha City, it takes about 20 minutes. Trekking around Lake Duluti in Tanzania is a great adventure that will last three hours and cover 6.7 km. A walking trip of Tanzania to and around the lake can give you a close look at Tengeru’s plants and teach you about the animals and plants that live in the area. While you’re enjoying the nice weather, you can find plants that can fix you and learn about the mysterious lake from Meru tales.
Arusha Heritage and Culture Center
The Arusha Cultural Heritage Center is a unique cultural hub. It is surrounded by interesting shops, jewelry stores, precious stone counters, book stores, restaurants, and a beautiful fine art gallery. We sell our drawings, ethnological artifacts, and other oddities all over the world. Think East Africa Safaris can help you plan the Arusha City Tour.
Safari around the city of Arusha
Arusha City is in the northern mountains of Tanzania, between Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. It is known as the safari capital of the country. The “Geneva of Africa” is a stop for Tanzania safari tourists starting their trips on the famous northern safari route. They get ready for their trips into the African bush.
Mount Meru’s crater, which is covered in thick clouds and has black sides covered in lush forest, can be seen from the town’s two-lane streets. The hole stands tall above the town like a beautiful watchtower. Although Arusha is in the highlands, it is a peaceful place to relax before starting an exciting trip because it is close to the main national parks.
When the Germans built Arusha in the early 1900s as a center for colonial government, it was a quiet town with a garrison at the old Boma and a few stores arranged around a grassy circle. Arusha used to be a small town surrounded by farms and fields in northern Tanzania. Now it is one of the richest cities in the country.
Arusha City is a major hub for international relations. People in the city know that it is the real heart of the East African Community. The city has also been home to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda since 1994.Most of the people living in this city are mixed-race Tanzanians, including local Bantu, Arab, and Indian people. There is also a small group of White European and White American immigrants. The people of Arusha follow Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and Hinduism.
The farming and herding Arusha Maasai from the Arusha Chini group lived south of Mount Kilimanjaro, where Arusha city is now. They first settled there in the 1830s. The Kisongo Maasai, who lived in the bush, traded animals, milk, meat, and skins for grains, honey, beer, and tobacco. As the Pangani Valley trade route grew, going through Old Moshi, Arusha, and finally western Kenya, there was a huge increase in demand for food made in Arusha in the 1860s. It had some urban features and was a regional hub, but it wasn’t quite a town yet.
The city of Arusha is 1,400 meters (4,600 feet) above sea level on the southern slopes of Mount Meru. Being close to the equator, this lowers humidity and keeps temperatures mild. A lot of cool, dry air there most of the year. In Celsius, the temperature ranges from 13 to 30 degrees, with an average of about 25 degrees. The Indian Ocean, which is only a few hundred miles to the east, blows most of the eastern breeze. There are clear wet and dry seasons.