Things to do in Arusha
Explore top experiences
Top 10 attractions in Arusha
Arusha National Park
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
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 · 2.1km from downtown
Cultural Heritage Centre
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 · 2.5km from downtown
Ranger Safaris
Arusha · 1.8km from downtown
Safari Avventura
Arusha · 3.3km from downtown
Miracle Experience Balloon Safaris 🐾 Serengeti & Tarangire. Arusha Tanzania HQ
Arusha · 1.8km from downtown
Masai Camp
Arusha · 4.2km from downtown
Viva Tanzania | Villa | Volunteering | Tours | Wellness
Arusha · 3.3km from downtown
Experiences you can't miss in Arusha
Featured Cultural experiences in Arusha
View all Cultural experiences
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Book now for tomorrow
From€137.75
4.6/5
· 7 reviewsFree cancellation
Book now for today
From€40.25
Free cancellation
Book now for today
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€127.05€133.74
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€349.42€367.82
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€101.64€106.99
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€508.21€534.96
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€84.70€89.16
5.0/5
· 1 reviewFree cancellation
Book now for today
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€42.49€44.73
Featured Food & drink in Arusha
View all Food & drink
5.0/5
· 20 reviewsFree cancellation
Book now for today
From€44.73
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€736.06€774.8
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€21.17€22.29
5.0/5
· 4 reviewsFree cancellation
Book now for today
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€50.82€53.5
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€38.24€40.26
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€63.52€66.87
5.0/5
· 1 reviewFree cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€42.35€44.58
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€49.12€51.71
Featured Outdoor experiences in Arusha
View all Outdoor experiences
4.8/5
· 74 reviewsFree cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
26 consecutive positive reviews
From€290.70
4.9/5
· 674 reviewsFree cancellation
Book now for today
22 consecutive positive reviews
From€134.17
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
From€208.55
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€304.93€320.98
4.9/5
· 123 reviewsFree cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
50 consecutive positive reviews
From€89.45
4.7/5
· 61 reviewsFree cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
25 consecutive positive reviews
From€296.96
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€36.42€38.34
Featured Spa & wellness in Arusha
View all Spa & wellness
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€296.45€312.06
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€242.25€255
Free cancellation
Book now for today
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€313.39€329.89
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€110.11€115.91
Free cancellation
Book now for tomorrow
5% off
Limited-time sale
From€127.05€133.74
More things to do
Private Tours in Arusha
View More Private Tours in Arusha
What travellers say about Arusha
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
M49***483 August 2023
5.0
[Scenery] Very spectacular
[Fun] Good to learn about history
National Natural History Museum-ARUSHA
