Arusha City

Set in the foothills of Mount Meru, the bustling city of Arusha often serves as the starting point for safaris to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire National Park.

Sometimes known as the Geneva of Africa, due to its role as an international diplomatic hub, hosting the East African Community and International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, Arusha pulsates with the sounds and sights of Africa, holding a chequered past that is reflected in its eclectic mix of urban and rural landscapes.

Coffee is Tanzania’s largest export crop and the hilly landscape around Arusha boasts some of the largest and most productive coffee plantations in East Africa.

Activities/Visits/Excursions:

Village tour
Cultural tour of Ngiresi, Tengeru, Ilkidinga
Coffee tour
Horse riding
Nature tour with a visit to Lake Duluti where you can walk, bike and canoe
Tanzanite Experience Museum
Meserani Snake Park
National Natural History Museum
Shop at the Maasai Market
Visit the Maasai Women Fair Trade Centre
Visit the Cultural Heritage Centre
Visit the Maasai Tribe

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park is located a few kilometres from Arusha and is the perfect day trip. The park is small but varied with spectacular landscapes in three distinct areas. In the west, the Meru Crater funnels the Jekukumia River; the peak of Mount Meru lies on its rim.

Best time to visit: from June to March, but the rest of the year is just as good

Activities/Visits/Excursions:

Game drives
Canoeing
Walking safaris
Mt Meru climb
Biking
Picnic sights

Mount Meru

Known by the Maasai as Ol Doinyo Orok, meaning the ‘black mountain’, Mount Meru dominates Arusha, the national park and surrounding countryside. Mount Meru is Africa’s fifth highest mountain (4,565 meters) and offers unparalleled views of its famous neighbour, Kilimanjaro.

Best time to climb Mount Meru: June-February although it may rain in November.
Best views of Kilimanjaro: December – February.

Activities/Visits/Excursions:

Hiking
Climbing
Game drives
Nature walks
Bird watching
Game viewing
Kilimanjaro

Standing vigil over Tanzania’s untamed landscapes, the world’s tallest freestanding mountain hails mountaineers and nature enthusiasts from all over the world.

Mt Kilimanjaro ascends above the clouds, standing at an impressive 5,895 meters (19,340 feet), offering an array of diverse habitats such as lush montane forests and an alpine desert, which concede to sparkling vistas of ice and snow.

There’s much more to Kilimanjaro than the great volcanic mountain – the area inhabits spectacular species of wildlife including leopard, elephant, buffalo, and Abbot’s Duiker.

If you want to climb with the best and have a flawless trekking experience, book with Nature Discovery today. Booking is essential and our tours are popular, so contact us now to avoid disappointment.

Best time to visit: from June to March

Activities/Visits/Excursions:

Camping 5 – 12 nights
Mountain climbing
Hiking – Shira day trip with a qualified guide

Including:

Game viewing
Bird watching

Book your safari

Nature Discovery holds a privileged position among safari outfitters, offering 30 years of expertise as a fully licensed tour operator running photographic wildlife safaris and treks in Tanzania.

All of our trips are custom designed and we take your interests and budget into account while planning your trip.

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