Arusha
Adventure
Local culture
Wildlife
Arusha sits below Mount Meru and is the staging town for the northern safari circuit and for Kilimanjaro climbs. Most visitors spend a night either side of a trip, using it to arrange gear, permits and transfers. A small national park on the edge of town offers walking safaris and canoeing.
How long to stay
June to October and January to February.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Arusha yet
Is Arusha right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Arusha is known for.
Great for
- Solo
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Food
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
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Top things to do
Arusha National Park
Entrance $15 · VerifiedArusha
A small park below Mount Meru with crater lakes, giraffe and colobus monkeys, where walking safaris and canoeing are permitted.
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