Maasai Women Fair Trade Centre (Simeon Road, Arusha) — this an awesome spot to pick up gorgeous handmade crafts and special gifts to take back home. Profits from the sale of these intricately crafted beaded goods are used to help empower local Tanzanian women through access to education and healthcare. Besides beautiful Maasai products, visitors […]
Kilombero Market (Dodoma Road, Arusha) – this old school outdoor market is where residents shop for fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, spices and hundreds of other things.as.
AIM Mall (Dodoma Road, Highway A104, Arusha) – this is the closest there is to a real shopping mall in Arusha. Along with various retailers (from electronics to apparel, jewelry, etc.), there’s a food court offering various types of cuisines, a movie theater, and a kids play area.
Via Via Cultural Café (Boma Road, Arusha) – this is a vibrant meeting place with a unique garden that stimulates intercultural contacts between tourists, expatriates and locals. Various international dishes are served here. It’s better-known for its evening entertainment (offered in particular on Thursdays).
Triple A Club (Nairobi Road, corner of Highway A104, Arusha) – Triple A is one of the oldest nightspots in Arusha (going as far back as the 1980s). Located in the Arusha suburb of Sakina, this venue attracts a mostly local crowd, partying to Afropop, Reggae, Dancehall, and international pop and Hip Hop music. It’s […]
The Fig and Olive (Haile Selassie Road, Arusha) – this restaurant offers various Mediterranean dishes (including Greek, Lebanese, and Italian). Lamb minced kebabs, hummus and falafel (fast food in the Middle East) are also served there. Its “off the beaten path” location also gives diners a quiet setting, which is another plus. Live entertainment offered […]
Story Lounge (Kibo Road, Moshi) — this two parted space: restaurant and Moshi’s first ever lounge bar is a great hang out. Air-conditioned with a classic collection of long drinks, Story Lounge attracts a more urban middle & upper class crowd. They also have specials, like “buy one cocktail, get one free” on Tuesdays & […]
Picasso Café (Kjenge Supermarket, Simeon Road, Arusha) – this restaurant services mainly Indian and Italian dishes. There’s also sushi. Diners have given this place high ratings, in part, because of the large portions that is typically served here. Live music is provided on Friday evenings.
Lively Lady Bar & Grill (Range Road, Arusha) – located near Sokoine Road and Nakumatt Supermarket, this is a watering hole that draws in a mixed crowd of locals, Indians and expats drinking cold brews and watching whatever sports events are being aired from the region’s satellite TV service. Bar food here includes a mix […]
Le Patio (near corner of Halle Selassie Road, Arusha) – as per its French name, many of the items served here are French. There are also salads, grilled food, sandwiches and pizzas. Like other popular restaurants in Arusha, this one also offers large garden dining areas. Le Patio turns into a trendy lounge on Saturday […]