Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant (Nairobi Road, opposite Sakina Supermarket, Arusha) – this restaurant, which offers expanded outdoor dining areas, serves various Ethiopian dishes (meat, vegetable and dahl options). This is an alternative to the Italian and Indian restaurants that seem to dominate Arusha’s dining scene. An Ethiopian liquor specialty: Honey wine (or “Tej”) is also available […]
MINIBUSES – the main mode of public transport in Arusha is the daladala. These minibuses are ubiquitous all over Tanzania, and are very cheap, at TZS400 (about 25 cents) for any trip around town. However, they tend to cram in as many people as possible, so safety is a real concern, and pickpocketing can happen […]
TAXI –in Arusha (as on other parts of Tanzania), since taxis there are not metered, it is best to negotiate the fare before boarding. The taxi services that function in Arusha are: Impala Shuttle Services: +255 754 678 678 Tarimo Taxi Service: +255 756 595 945 InDriver Taxi App: this Russian taxi app launched in […]
CAR RENTALS – the following car rental agencies operate in Arusha: Arusha Car Rental & Safaris: +255 782 411 622 Gladiola Safari Car Rental: +255 754 409 437 Mil Adventure Africa: +255 784 954 371 Savannah 4WD: +255 754 897 997 Serena Car Hire & Tours: +255 754 286 066 Shika Tours & Car Hire: […]
Uhuru Museum (Uru Road, Moshi) – Uhuru museum is an intercultural museum established to depict different cultures. The idea born by Mr. Macmilan Siraki, an abstract artist and painter, who, while working in his studio in 1986 dreamt, ” Now I am just a curio shop but when I grow up I will become a […]
Uhuru Monument (Uhuhu Roundabout, Arusha) – located near the Arusha Declaration Museum, this monument pays tribute to the “Arusha Declaration”, made by the country’s rulers in 1967 that espoused equality for all humanity, individual rights, a just return for one’s labor through socialism, and economic self-reliance. The monument was erected in 1977 by the country’s […]
Tanzanite Museum (The Tanzanite Experience, Blue Plaza, 3rd Floor, India Street, Arusha) — visiting The Tanzanite Experience Museum gives visitors a chance to enjoy one of the main attractions in Arusha. It is an exciting journey that leads you right into the heart of this precious gemstone. Through a guided tour, visitors understand why […]
Old Railway Station (Moshi) — the old railway station in this town is no longer in use, which makes for a unique tourist attraction in Moshi. Not only can visitors get great views of Mt Kili on a clear day from here, it’s a great place to while away a few hours and people-watch as […]
Mount Meru – located 1 ½ hours (51 km) north of Arusha, Mount Meru is a great alternative for a more affordable trekking challenge. Standing at 4,566 meters it is the second highest mountain in Tanzania and some climbers even consider it more a beautiful hike than Kilimanjaro. Located in Arusha Park, with the Momella […]
Moshi (town) – located 2 ½ hours (107 km) east of Arusha, this town is the gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Trails weave up and down the mountain’s cloud-ringed, snow-capped dome, through alpine forests and meadows home to elephants and leopards. Moshi is also one of Tanzania’s major […]