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Arusha National Park
No. 10 of Best Things to Do in Tanzania

Arusha National Park

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Arusha National Park is located in northern Tanzania at the foot of Mount Meru. It was formerly known as Ngurdoto Crater National Park, established in 1960, and was renamed after Mount Meru was incorporated in 1967. The park concentrates three distinct views: Ngurdoto Crater and its surrounding rainforest, the Momella Lakes, and Mount Meru, which stands at an altitude of over 4,500 m. On clear days, you can also see the snow-capped peak of Mt Kilimanjaro from within the park. A major highlight here is that you can explore both on land and on water: there are few large predators like lions in the park, so visitors can hike through the rainforest and savanna with a guide to look for black-and-white colobus monkeys leaping through the canopy, or go canoeing on the Momella Lakes to observe hippos and flamingos from the water; buffaloes are commonly seen on the marshy grasslands below the crater, while giraffes and zebras are active across the savanna. Those with plenty of energy can challenge themselves to climb Mount Meru; reaching the summit usually takes several days, and along the way, you will experience a complete change in view from rainforest to alpine moorland.Arumeru · 22.7km from Arusha
National Natural History Museum-ARUSHA
No. 13 of Best Things to Do in Tanzania

National Natural History Museum-ARUSHA

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5.0/5
3 reviews
The museum displays a wealth of geological, paleontological and anthropological collections. Some exhibition areas in the museum carefully present Tanzania's rich wild animal and plant specimens, as well as precious fossils of human origin and evolution.Arusha · 2.4km from downtown
Arusha Clock Tower

Arusha Clock Tower

3.4
Arusha · 2.1km from downtown
Cultural Heritage Centre

Cultural Heritage Centre

3.3
5.0/5
1 reviews
This cultural center in Arusha features a museum, art gallery, handicraft market, restaurants, and cafes, making it a great place to learn about the history and culture of Tanzania.Arusha · 3km from downtown
Arusha International Conference Centre

Arusha International Conference Centre

3
Arusha · 2.5km from downtown
Ranger Safaris

Ranger Safaris

2.9
Arusha · 1.8km from downtown
Safari Avventura

Safari Avventura

2.8
4.0/5
1 reviews
Arusha · 3.3km from downtown
Masai Camp

Masai Camp

2.6
Arusha · 4.2km from downtown
Napuru Waterfalls

Napuru Waterfalls

2.5
Arusha · 8.4km from downtown
Duma Explorer

Duma Explorer

2.5
Arusha · 2.6km from downtown

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Serengeti National Park
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Serengeti National Park

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Coffee tour and Buffet Lunch with Kingstone Asilia (Arusha)

Coffee tour and Buffet Lunch with Kingstone Asilia (Arusha)

4.9/5
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6D5N • Private 2-person Tanzania safari - Serengeti & Ngorongoro wildlife adventure

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6D5N • Private 2-person Tanzania safari - Serengeti & Ngorongoro wildlife adventure

Enjoy a private tour with an exclusive vehicle and guide, offering flexibility and safety. | Discover the wildlife of Serengeti and Ngorongoro – home to the Great Migration. | A local visa is included, saving you the hassle of the application process.
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2D1N • Zanzibar: 2-Day Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro

2D1N • Zanzibar: 2-Day Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro

Enjoy a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unbroken caldera | See the Big Five and other animals on a safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro | Stay overnight in a lodge in Karatu and enjoy meals including lunch and dinner
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NGO Lifted Strong - Traditional Tanzanian Cooking Class
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NGO Lifted Strong - Traditional Tanzanian Cooking Class

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· 20 reviews
Duration: 3 hrs
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Wildlife & Culture Safari (Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Materuni)
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Wildlife & Culture Safari (Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Materuni)

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Arusha: Traditional Coffee Tour & Waterfall Village
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Arusha: Traditional Coffee Tour & Waterfall Village

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Arusha: Coffee Plantation Tour with Tasting and Hands-On …
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Mama Aziz Swahili Cooking Class and Market Tour
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Mama Aziz Swahili Cooking Class and Market Tour

Duration: 3 hrs
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Arusha: Sinoni Community Walking Tour with Street Food
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Arusha: Sinoni Community Walking Tour with Street Food

Duration: 3 hrs
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Arusha: Cultural Heritage Centre, Shanga, and Brewery Tour
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Arusha: Cultural Heritage Centre, Shanga, and Brewery Tour

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Arusha Coffee Tour and Buffet Lunch with Kingstone Asilia
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Arusha Coffee Tour and Buffet Lunch with Kingstone Asilia

Duration: 4 hrs
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From Moshi/Arusha : Authentic Cave Tour - Eekanubi Underground
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From Moshi/Arusha : Authentic Cave Tour - Eekanubi Underground

Duration: 6 hrs
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Organic Coffee Tour and Local Food Experience in Arusha
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Organic Coffee Tour and Local Food Experience in Arusha

4.6/5
· 7 reviews
Duration: 3 hrs
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Arusha Adventure: National Park & Maasai Market Day Trip
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Arusha Adventure: National Park & Maasai Market Day Trip

Duration: 1 day
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Arusha: Mount Meru Waterfall Day Trip with Lunch
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Arusha: Mount Meru Waterfall Day Trip with Lunch

Duration: 10 hrs
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Arusha: Maasai part, ndafu goat roasting and beading workshop
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Arusha: Maasai part, ndafu goat roasting and beading workshop

Duration: 8 hrs
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Arusha Nightlife Adventure: Treehouse Dinning & Club Hopping
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Arusha Nightlife Adventure: Treehouse Dinning & Club Hopping

Duration: 4 hrs
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Arusha: National Park Guided Tour with Game Drive & Lunch
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Arusha: National Park Guided Tour with Game Drive & Lunch

Duration: 1 day
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Mountain Kilimanjaro Day Hike
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Mountain Kilimanjaro Day Hike

4.7/5
· 61 reviews
Duration: 10 hrs
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Four Days Budget Camping Safari
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Four Days Budget Camping Safari

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Arusha: Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip with Game Drive
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Arusha: Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip with Game Drive

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Classic Kilimanjaro Trek via Marangu Route
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Classic Kilimanjaro Trek via Marangu Route

Duration: 3 hrs
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Guided Mountain Bike Tour through Arusha Village
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Guided Mountain Bike Tour through Arusha Village

Duration: 2 hrs
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1-day tour to waterfalls at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro + coffee plantation + wild hot springs in Tanzania
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1-day tour to waterfalls at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro + coffee plantation + wild hot springs in Tanzania

Duration: 11.5 hrs
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Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip
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Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip

4.8/5
· 75 reviews
Duration: 10 hrs
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Arusha Guided City Tour &Hotel Pickup (History, Culture &Market
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Arusha Guided City Tour &Hotel Pickup (History, Culture &Market

4.9/5
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Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs
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Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour & Kikuletwa Hot Springs

4.9/5
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Duration: 12 hrs
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Tengeru Waterfalls Adventure & Lake Duluti Canoeing Escape
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Tengeru Waterfalls Adventure & Lake Duluti Canoeing Escape

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Private Meru Coffee Tour in Nkoaranga
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Private Meru Coffee Tour in Nkoaranga

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Arusha National Park Half Day Tour
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Arusha National Park Half Day Tour

4.3/5
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1-Day Tarangire National Park Tanzania Safari-Arusha
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1-Day Tarangire National Park Tanzania Safari-Arusha

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Private Tours in Arusha

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7D6N • Wildebeest calving in Ndutu, Tanzania, Serengeti Ngorongoro, upgraded international-chain five-star light-luxury hotels: Four Seasons, Explorer

Level 47D6N • Wildebeest calving in Ndutu, Tanzania, Serengeti Ngorongoro, upgraded international-chain five-star light-luxury hotels: Four Seasons, Explorer

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Private guide and dedicated vehicle on hand to ensure you enjoy a private and flexible safari experience. · Book early and receive a complimentary local visa for each traveler. · Choose a campsite near animal habitats for both comfort and adventure.
From GBP 3,429
4D3N • 4 Day Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari from Arusha

4D3N • 4 Day Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari from Arusha

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3D2N • 3 Days 2 Nights Usambara Mountains (Lushoto) by Public Transport

Level 33D2N • 3 Days 2 Nights Usambara Mountains (Lushoto) by Public Transport

5/5
1 review
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3D2N • 3 Day Safari from Arusha: Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Level 23D2N • 3 Day Safari from Arusha: Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5/5
8 reviews
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3D2N • 3 Days Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater group (Camping)

Level 23D2N • 3 Days Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater group (Camping)

5/5
5 reviews
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3D2N • 3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

Level 23D2N • 3-Day Classic Serengeti Safari

5/5
49 reviews
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5D4N • 5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater

Level 25D4N • 5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater

4.8/5
52 reviews
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5D4N • 5 Days Tanzania Join Group Safari from Arusha

5D4N • 5 Days Tanzania Join Group Safari from Arusha

5/5
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Group Tours in Arusha

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2D1N • 2-Day Tanzania Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro

2D1N • 2-Day Tanzania Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro

Max. 12 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Enjoy a flying visit to 2 of Tanzania's most famous national parks · Explore the Tarangire National Park and its diverse wildlife · See the immense elephant herds that roam the savannah
From GBP 1,045
4D3N • 4 Days Lodges Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Visiting Maasai

Level 34D3N • 4 Days Lodges Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Visiting Maasai

4.8/5
18 reviews
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2D1N • Tanzania: 2-Day Mid-Range Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro

2D1N • Tanzania: 2-Day Mid-Range Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro

Max. 10 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation · Experience the thrill of seeing the Big Five in their natural habitat · Explore the Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater
From GBP 1,492
6D5N • 6-Day Arusha Serengeti Migration Safari with Flights

6D5N • 6-Day Arusha Serengeti Migration Safari with Flights

Max. 15 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingGroup Tours
Enjoy a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site · Experience the thrill of flying over the Serengeti National Park · Explore the Seronera area and the Western Corridor of the Serengeti
From GBP 1,493
3D2N • 4-Day Private Safari Tarangire & Serengeti 2 Nights

3D2N • 4-Day Private Safari Tarangire & Serengeti 2 Nights

5/5
6 reviews
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6D5N • 6-Day Tanzania Mid-Range Lodge Safari with Meals

6D5N • 6-Day Tanzania Mid-Range Lodge Safari with Meals

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Discover the iconic savanna landscapes of the Serengeti National Park · Enjoy the comfort of mid-range lodges in scenic locations · Experience the thrill of a safari in the heart of the African wilderness
From GBP 2,166
2D1N • 2 Day Safari Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater

2D1N • 2 Day Safari Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater

4.3/5
7 reviews
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2D1N • Mikumi National Park Day Trip From Dar es Salaam

2D1N • Mikumi National Park Day Trip From Dar es Salaam

Max. 7 peopleEnglishNo mandatory shoppingMini Group
Experience the thrill of a safari on a budget with this day trip to Mikumi · Marvel at the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Mikumi National Park · See the famous Big Five and the vast Mikumi National park on a game drive
From GBP 930
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What travellers say about Arusha

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M32***2311 June 2020
5.0
We were in Nairobi for two days and had already done the elephant orphanage and giraffe centre visits so thought this would be more interesting. So at the outset don't expect a big park like the Masai Mara which is not surprising as it is on the outskirts of Nairobi although it is not a small park in its own right and you can spend 4-5 hours driving around. We did see lions which was the highlight plus some giraffes and zebras so it was a great afternoon.

Arusha National Park

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M49***483 August 2023
5.0
[Scenery] Very spectacular [Fun] Good to learn about history

National Natural History Museum-ARUSHA

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M87***8318 January 2025
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FULL PACKAGE ADVENTURES Arusha Tanzania

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Trip Moments in Arusha

An Unforgettable Adventure With Duma Explorer

An Unforgettable Adventure With Duma Explorer

“Duma Explorer/Alika Africa provided my son, five friends, and me with a once-in-a-lifetime Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Zanzibar trip.”@_TI***77 · 2 hours ago
### A Memorable Tanzanian Adventure with Duma Explorer

### A Memorable Tanzanian Adventure with Duma Explorer

“This wasn’t our first time traveling with Duma Explorer—we had gone on a safari trip with them 13 years ago as a couple.”@_TI***76 · 2 hours ago
Unforgettable Safari Adventure with Duma and Halifa

Unforgettable Safari Adventure with Duma and Halifa

“My husband and I had dreamt of a once-in-a-lifetime trip to experience the breathtaking wildlife of a safari.”@_TI***75 · 2 hours ago
Fantastic Safari Experience with Excellent Guide

Fantastic Safari Experience with Excellent Guide

“Amazing place!”@_TI***8h · 7 hours ago

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What are the must-do things in Arusha?

Don't miss these attractions in Arusha: Arusha National Park, National Natural History Museum-ARUSHA, and Arusha Clock Tower. If you like Food & drink, try NGO Lifted Strong - Traditional Tanzanian Cooking Class. If you enjoy Culture & history, try From Moshi/Arusha : Authentic Cave Tour - Eekanubi Underground.

You can give NGO Lifted Strong - Traditional Tanzanian Cooking Class and Wildlife & Culture Safari (Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Materuni) a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include 1-day tour to waterfalls at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro + coffee plantation + wild hot springs in Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip, and Arusha Guided City Tour &Hotel Pickup (History, Culture &Market. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 4 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Arusha is around GBP 15.66 – GBP 270.97. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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