
Arusha


Getty Images/Gallo Images
Overview
Arusha is Tanzania's gateway to the northern circuit of stellar national parks and the starting point of many a memorable safari. It's also a large, sprawling city with all the contradictions that brings.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Arusha
Despite the promising subject matter – the museum celebrates the groundbreaking 1967 declaration by then-president Julius Nyerere calling for African self…
Arusha
The collection of snakes and other reptiles here is the main draw, but there’s also a corny yet informative Maasai cultural museum with mock-ups of home…
Arusha
This museum inside the old German boma (fortified compound), completed in 1900, has three parts. The best is the wing dedicated to human evolution, since…
Plan with a local

Build a memorable collection
Get to the heart of Arusha with one of our in-depth, award-winning guidebooks, covering maps, itineraries, and expert guidance.
in partnership with getyourguide