Things to do in Arusha
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Big Bite
Delicious Indian food, including numerous vegetarian dishes, in a no-frills setting.
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Set in quiet gardens behind the Natural History Museum, this laid-back place is a popular meeting spot, with salads, sandwiches, fresh bread, cakes, yogurt and light meals (a mixture of local and European fare), plus a bar and live music on Thursdays from 9pm.
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Greek Club
A popular expat hang-out, especially on weekend evenings; it has free movies on Sunday afternoon, good pizza and a lively sports bar.
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Khan’s Barbecue
This Arusha institution – ‘Chicken on the Bonnet’ – is an auto-spares store by day and a popular and very earthy barbecue by night, with a heaping spread of grilled, skewered meat and salads.
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Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park , although one of Tanzania's smallest parks, is one of its most beautiful and most topographically varied. Its main features include Ngurdoto Crater (often dubbed Little Ngorongoro) and the Momela Lakes to the east. To the west is beautiful Mt Meru. The two areas are joined by a narrow strip, with Momela Gate at its centre. The park's altitude, which varies from 1500m to more than 4500m, has a variety of vegetation zones supporting numerous animal species.
Ngurdoto Crater is surrounded by forest, while the crater floor is a swamp. West of the crater is Serengeti Ndogo (Little Serengeti), an extensive area of open grassland and the only place in the pa…
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School of St Jude
He's the patron saint of hopeless cases, but St Jude would definitely be smiling at what has been achieved in his name in a school just outside Arusha. To score a place in Australian Gemma Sisia's pioneering establishment you have to meet two very different requirements. First you've got to be extremely bright, only the smartest kids get to even sit the entrance exam and only the best results get a place. Second you've got to be very poor, if you come from a home with more than two rooms or with electricity you're ineligible.
The School of St Jude kicked off in 2002 with a handful of kids and one teacher. By 2007 the school had expanded to 850 children, 60 teachers and 20…
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Kilimanjaro - Shira Route
10 days (Arusha)
A remote and scenic route to the summit of Africa's highest mountain.
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Tanzania on Foot
16 days (Arusha)
The Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro via the remote Rongai Route.
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4 Day Wildlife Safari
4 days (Arusha)
View Africa's famous wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park or at Lake Manyara..
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Lounge
A low-key place with delicious, great-value cuisine, featuring homemade tagliatelle, gourmet wraps, crispy salads, meat and seafood grills, pizzas and ‘Kilimanjaro nachos’. Everything is freshly made and served in generously large portions against a relaxed backdrop of lounge seating and music. It’s at L’Oasis Lodge, on the northern edge of town.
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Mount Meru Ascent
4 days (Arusha)
An exhilarating ascent of Africa's 5th highest mountain.
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3 Day Wildlife Safari
3 days (Arusha)
A wonderful opportunity to spot the Big Five in Africa's premier game parks.
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Northern Tanzania Circuit
8 days (Arusha)
A memorable journey through Tanzania's most prolific wildlife habitats with excellent accommodation.
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Craft Shop
The Craft Shop with mostly carvings, and the large and unmissable Cultural Heritage is 12km west of town. Quality and selection here are good, although intermediaries get a fairly large cut of the (high) purchase prices.
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Flame Tree
This popular place, now in a new location several blocks in from Old Moshi Rd, has cosy seating that’s ideal for an intimate dinner or quiet lunch, and well-prepared and well-presented continental cuisine featuring all fresh ingredients.
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Tanzania Lodge Safari
8 days (ex Nairobi)
by Intrepid
Visit the towering Olduvai Gorge, Be astounded by the vast array of wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater, Shop with the locals at a colourful market in Arusha, Enjoy a…Not LP reviewed
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Serengeti To Zanzibar
13 days (ex Arusha)
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Relax in the port city of Dar es Salaam, Indulge the senses at a spice plantation, Kick back on Zanzibar's beaches, Walk through the misty forests of the Usamba…Not LP reviewed
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Kenya & Tanzania Lodge Safari
15 days (ex Nairobi)
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Experience the thrill of an African safari, Track down night creatures in Aberdare National Park, Be spellbound by flocks of flamingos on Lake Nakuru, See lions…Not LP reviewed
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UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
It's still possible to observe the proceedings of the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. They take place Monday to Thursday; admission is free but you'll need your passport.
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Amar Cuisine
Just off Sokoine Rd at the end of Bondeni St, with tandoori and other Indian dishes, including some vegetarian selections. Allow 30 to 45 minutes’ preparation time for meals.
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Patisserie
For inexpensive burgers, pizza, sandwiches and other Western-style fast food try the ever-popular Patisserie, which also has soup, light meals and an internet café.
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Geekay’s Take-Away
For local flavour, try Geekay’s Take-Away with inexpensive plates of rice, ugali (a staple made from maize or cassava flour, or both) and sauce.
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Jambo’s Makuti Bar & Restaurant
European café vibes in a Tanzanian setting. There’s an à la carte menu with a mix of Tanzanian and local dishes, and a plate of the day for about Tsh5500.
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Tanzania Lodge Based Safari
8 days (Arusha)
Experience in comfort the wildlife and wilderness of Tanzanian national parks.
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from USD$3,360
