10 TOP Things to Do in Arusha Region February 2026

Seventy-five percent of the world's lesser flamingos are born on Lake Natron. Lake Natron is an alkaline lake in the Arusha Region of northern Tanzania. High levels of evaporation have left behind natron (sodium carbonate decahydrate) hence the name. The alkalinity of the lake can reach a pH of greater than 12 and temperatures at the lake are frequently above 40 °C (104 °F). #Africa #Tanzania #lake

Located near Ngorngoro Crater and Lake Natron, the towering volcano, Ol Doinyo Lengai (translated to Mountain of God) towers over the Maasai village that I was fortunate enough to live in for a week. The domas in the foreground are constructed entirely of mud, manure, sticks, and straw. A beautiful, harsh environment.
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If your up for a muddy three hour hike up a mountain you will be rewarded with an isolated cove hiding a spectacular waterfall.

Walking some off-the-beaten-paths around Usa River in Tanzania. The scenery is amazing, with Mt. Meru in the background, almost everywhere. Sometimes one can see the mighty Kilimanjaro as well, or so I hear. Warm and nice, but bit hazy weather as the rain season is about to start.

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What to do in Arusha Region

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Landscape of Ngorongoro crater - Herd of wild animals grazing on grassland - herd of zebra and wildebeests

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a lovely green space in Ngorongoro. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

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.

Ngorongoro Crater

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ngorongoro Crater during your travels in Ngorongoro.

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.

Lake Manyara

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Manyara during your travels in Lake Manyara National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Lake Manyara National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lake Manyara National Park, a lovely green space in Lake Manyara National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.

This tourist decided to have a swim at the waterfalls with their guide Steven, but steven refused to put in a swim suite claiming that he was a married maasai.

Lake Natron

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Natron during your travels in Ngorongoro. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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.

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.

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