Tanzania’s most sought-after location for safari enthusiasts, this lively African city draws a large number of visitors.
It’s recognized as the gateway to several well-known national parks, including Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti, where visitors can experience the majesty of the African bush through game drives, hot air balloon rides, and guided walking tours.
The area is also known for its indigenous cultural heritage, which visitors can learn more about by visiting one of the neighboring Maasai villages or by stopping at the Maasai Market in the center of town.
Arusha is also a great base from which to start your journey up Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.
If you’re thinking about visiting this exceptional place, check out our list of ideas below to get the most out of your trip
The 35 Most Popular Things To Do In Arusha, Tanzania
35. Magogo Safari Adventures
5.0 (1 review)
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Location: TZ Tanzania
Tel: 739-396-585
Web Address: https://magogosafariadventures.com/
34. Kei Tours and Safaris Ltd
5.0 (2 reviews)
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Location: HMX8+HFW Arusha Tanzania
Tel: 765-345-057
Web Address: http://keitoursandsafaris.com/
33. African Dream Holiday & Photographic Safaris
5.0 (2 reviews)
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Location: 10554 Tanzania
Tel: 622-955-557
Web Address: https://africandreamholidays.info/
32. African Heroes Tours
5.0 (2 reviews)
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Location: TZ Tanzania
Tel: 682-557-090
Web Address: https://africanheroestours.co.tz/
31. Tanzania Birding And Beyond Safaris
5.0 (3 reviews)
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Location: Plot 412J Njiro Rd. Njiro Kwa Msola Area ARUSHA TANZANIA EAST AFRICA TZ Tanzania
Tel: 754-286-058
Web Address: https://tanzaniabirding.com/
30. Tanzanie Rodrick safari
4.8 (6 reviews)
Location: JM76+C3R Mbauda Oljoro Rd. Banda Mbili Area Arusha Tanzania
Tel: 754-852-245
Web Address: https://tanzaniarodricksafaris.com/about-us/
29. Uhuru Monument
3.7 (6 reviews)
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Location: JMJQ+46H Arusha Tanzania
28. Arusha Declaration Museum
4.6 (8 reviews)
Location: Arusha Declaration Museum Arusha Tanzania
27. 3WONDERS EXPEDITION
3.5 (8 reviews)
Location: JMHQ+GGG Pangani Street Arusha Tanzania
Tel: 753-289-021
26. Maisha Adventures
3.9 (9 reviews)
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Location: Darajani Morombo Rd. Tanzania
Tel: 686-494-456
Web Address: http://maishaadventures.com/
25. Safari Tours Africa
5.0 (9 reviews)
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Location: Arusha Tanzania Clock tower road St TZ Tanzania
Tel: 626-761-752
Web Address: https://safaritoursafrica.com/
24. Dusty Roads Adventures & Tours
4.3 (12 reviews)
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Location: Njiro Arusha Tanzania
Tel: 689-677-223
Web Address: https://dustyroadstours.com/
23. Ifulong Cultural Tourism
4.8 (12 reviews)
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Location: 552 Usa River Tanzania
Web Address: http://arushaculturaltours.com/
22. Siri Maasai Safari
4.7 (18 reviews)
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Location: Arusha Tanzania
Tel: 679-882-022
Web Address: https://sirimaasaisafari.com/
21. Arusha Declaration Monument
4.5 (22 reviews)
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Location: JMJQ+467 Arusha Tanzania
20. Tengeru Cultural Tourism Program
4.4 (31 reviews)
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Location: JQMJ+58G Arusha Tanzania
Tel: 754-960-176
Web Address: http://tengeruculturaltourism.org/
19. Napuru Waterfall
4.7 (40 reviews)
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Location: TZ Waterfall Road Olgilai Tanzania
Tel: 769-209-386
Web Address: http://tfs.go.tz/
18. Udare Safari
4.8 (42 reviews)
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17. Tarimo Taxi Service
5.0 (45 reviews)
Location: Arusha Boma Road Arusha Tanzania
Tel: 756-595-945
Web Address: http://tarimo-taxi-service.business.site/
16. Tabia Safaris
4.4 (49 reviews)
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Location: Block Levolosi Kilombero Rd. Levolosi Rd Arusha Tanzania
Tel: 784-375-569
Web Address: http://tabiasafaris.com/
15. Mnara wa Mwenge
4.3 (53 reviews)
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Location: JMJQ+46H Arusha Tanzania
14. Arusha National Natural History Museum
4.1 (80 reviews)
Location: JMJW+5CW Arusha Tanzania
Tel: 27-254-5540
13. Bright African Safaris
3.9 (81 reviews)
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Location: Mateves next to Old bell lounge & white house Arusha TZ Tanzania
Tel: 688-761-701
Web Address: http://brightafricansafaris.com/
12. German Boma
4.0 (118 reviews)
Location: JMJW+6CG Arusha Tanzania
11. Asilia Africa
4.0 (151 reviews)
Location: HPX3+W5C Arusha Tanzania
Web Address: http://asiliaafrica.com/
10. Arusha Clock Tower
4.2 (3,391 reviews)
Location: Clocktower Roundabout Arusha Tanzania
Tel: 784-293-343
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9. Kibowhy Safaris
5.0 (102 reviews)
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Location: Arusha Tanzania
Tel: 6-34-90-55-06
Web Address: http://kibowhysafaris.co.tz/
8. Lake Duluti
4.4 (114 reviews)
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7. Mount Meru
4.6 (144 reviews)
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6. Maasai Market Curios and Crafts
4.1 (1,234 reviews)
Location: JMFR+PV3 Fire Road Arusha Tanzania
Tel: 786-694-004
Web Address: https://facebook.com/Maasai-Market-Curios-Craft-Arusha-372347746465980/
5. Cultural Heritage Centre
4.5 (1,648 reviews)
Location: Dodoma Street Arusha Tanzania
Tel: 27-254-7548
4. Tarangire National Park
4.7 (1,992 reviews)
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Location: XXVH+PGJ Tanzania
Tel: 27-250-3471
Web Address: https://tarangirenationalparks.com/
3. Lake Manyara National Park
4.5 (2,161 reviews)
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Location: HR35+JPV Msasa Ranger Post Tanzania
Tel: 763-815-111
Web Address: https://lakemanyaranationalparks.com/
2. Mount Kilimanjaro
4.5 (2,906 reviews)
1. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
4.7 (3,869 reviews)
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Location: Box Tanzania
Tel: 693-741-406
Web Address: http://ncaa.go.tz/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Arusha, Tanzania! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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