Arusha, a vibrant city that sits beneath the towering peaks of the infamous Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, is known as Tanzania’s safari capital. This is largely because it serves as the gateway to the country’s northern wilderness area and is the place travelers head when they want to visit Tanzania.
It is also home to numerous top-notch restaurants, cultural markets and bars where you can relax and enjoy yourself before your safari. Now let’s take a look at the real reasons why you should consider visiting Arusha; We have already mentioned the breathtaking mountain scenery. In the shadow of Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, and Meru, we can assure you that the view from Arusha is simply spectacular. And if you like to exercise, the slopes of Kilimanjaro and Meru offer the perfect opportunity to keep fit during your safari. Also worth mentioning are the coffee plantations that surround the city, giving it a rural and cultural charm that will enhance your experience. Some of these plantations date back to colonial times.
Then there is Arusha National Park, located in the Ngurdoto Crater and home to hundreds of species of animals, some of which are quite unique and rare. How about the Natural History Museum, where you can learn more about Tanzania’s political, social and cultural history. Here you will also learn more about human evolution. Finally, and probably most famous, the Laetoli footprints in volcanic ash, believed to have been formed over 3.5 million years ago. Wouldn’t you like to see them sometime? Don’t forget that this city and its surroundings have much more to offer, and that you can experience it all in person.
