Arusha Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Scenic lush green panoramic landscape of Arusha national park in Tanzania under stormy weather
Scenic lush green panoramic landscape of Arusha national park in Tanzania under stormy weather
Ngorongoro Crater View
panorama view of the Ngorongora Crater with grassland and lakes
Scenic panoramic landscape of Arusha national park in Tanzania.

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Airport Planet Lodge at Kilimanjaro Airport

Airport Planet Lodge at Kilimanjaro Airport

3 out of 5
Plot 109, Malula Village Arusha
The price is NZ$412 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
NZ$412
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa lodge in Arusha. Enjoy free valet parking, a full-service spa and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (301 reviews)
Clean, comfortable, very nice staff, free shuttle to airport

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Airport Planet Lodge at Kilimanjaro Airport
Sanna Boutique Hotel

Sanna Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
23101 Goliondoi Rd Arusha Arusha Region
The price is NZ$276 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$276
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Arusha. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Natural History Museum and Arusha Clock Tower are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
This hotel has very large roomed with great views on the upper floors. Staff were very helpful and the restaurant is good value.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Sanna Boutique Hotel
Gran Melia Arusha

Gran Melia Arusha

5 out of 5
Simeon Road Arusha Arusha
The price is NZ$710 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$710
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Arusha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (156 reviews)
Hands down best hotel in Arusha. Rooms were spacious and immaculate. Impeccable decor . Spacious lobby to hang around .Staff are excellent from bell boys to reception to dining room staff.Coffee plantation on site from which their coffee is sourced. Coffee is amazing and I bought some to take home. ...

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Gran Melia Arusha
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karibu la kossa

karibu la kossa

4 out of 5
Kikatiti Arusha Arusha Region
Stay at this aparthotel in Arusha. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Kilimanjaro Golf & Wildlife Estate is located ...
karibu la kossa
Didas Villa

Didas Villa

4 out of 5
Old Moshi Road / RC Street Arusha
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Arusha. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Arusha Clock Tower and Maasai ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
This is a small family run hotel with great Tanzanian pride. It is clean, very quiet, with friendly staff. The hotel was down a side street and short narrow road. But our airport driver had no issues. We took advantage of Brown. He is a tour guide thst took us around Arusha for 2 days. He handled ...

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025

Didas Villa
Sarita Village - Serene Homestay Experience in Arusha's Outskirts.

Sarita Village - Serene Homestay Experience in Arusha's Outskirts.

Arusha Arusha Region
Stay at this villa in Arusha. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Njiro Complex and Maasai Market and Curios Crafts are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Wonderful experience! If you’re traveling from another country absolutely everything you need is at this property. They offer airport pickups, tours of the market and best of all, a personal chef who made some amazing meals for us. Everything was fresh, beautifully prepared, plenty of selection and ...

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Sarita Village - Serene Homestay Experience in Arusha's Outskirts.
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Popular places to visit

Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located 70 kilometers west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the country of Tanzania. At a height of 4,562.13 meters, it is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day, and is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa, dependent on definition

Arusha National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Arusha National Park, a lovely green space in Arusha. You can seek out the safari tours in this relaxing area.

Arusha National Park
Trekking to 4565m high summit of Mount Meru in Tanzania. A hike through the beautiful national park of Arusha and meeting the african wildlife. One makes this trip unforgettable, a constant view on the wonderful Kilimanjaro. This early morning photo is taking just below the top of Mount Meru between two layers of clouds and only the peak of Kilimanjora on the Horizon. #nationalpark #africa #summit #meru #wilderness #travel #hiking #mountains

Mt. Meru

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Meru during your travels in Arusha. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.

Mt. Meru
For a cool evening get down here ,grab a peddle and get to a boat into the water as you watch the sun go down. A beautiful place in Arusha Tanzania,a nice place for a bonfire .

Lake Duluti

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Duluti during your travels in Arusha. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.

Lake Duluti

Arusha Clock Tower

You can learn about the history of Arusha with a visit to Arusha Clock Tower. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.

Arusha Clock Tower

Njiro Complex

You can enjoy retail therapy at Njiro Complex during your visit to Arusha. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.

Njiro Complex

Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium

Catch an event at Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium during your trip to Arusha. You can seek out the safari tours while in the area.

Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium

Activities

Arusha Guided Walking City Tour, Culture, Lifestyle & History

Arusha's Soul: A Guided Walking & Drive City Tour. Learn & Live.

NZ$42
per adult
Arusha's Soul: A Guided Walking & Drive City Tour. Learn & Live.
Chemka Hot Springs Tour from Moshi

Chemka Hot Springs Tour from Moshi

NZ$117
per adult
Chemka Hot Springs Tour from Moshi
Arusha: Traditional Coffee Preparatio

Arusha: Traditional Coffee Preparation(coffee tour)

NZ$58
per adult
Arusha: Traditional Coffee Preparation(coffee tour)
Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

NZ$547
per adult
Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip
Sunset Tour in Arusha

Sunset Tour in Arusha

NZ$67
per adult
Sunset Tour in Arusha
Kikuletwa Chemka Hot Springs Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Day Trip

Kikuletwa Chemka Hot Springs Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Day Trip

NZ$76
per adult
Kikuletwa Chemka Hot Springs Bicycle or Tuk Tuk Day Trip
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Reviews of Arusha

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great place to relax post safari.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Arusha is a beautiful city, lush green gardens, monkeys in the trees and some interesting things to see. It's a good place to base yourself for a safari or seeing Mt Meru. The touts can be a bit "in your face" but they're not threatening. Great cafes

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A very busy city now. Still good people but lots of cars trucks and motorcycles compared to my last visit 31 years ago when I lived nearby.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Very little tourism infrastructure in town.