Arusha is one of Tanzania's major cities, home to around 617,631 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Arusha Declaration Museum
Arusha National Natural History Museum
Local favourites
Africafe Coffee House
Stylish European cafe, that is famous with foreigners. Good coffee specialties, delicious pastries like carrot or chocolate-banana cake as w
Bay Leaf
Elegant European style restaurant with absolutely delicious, though rather pricey dishes. You can sit inside or in the garden.
Cafe Bamboo Restaurant
Higher end cafe/restaurant, but inexpensive for foreign travellers. Snacks such as samosas, chips and kebabs. Also serves western, Indian an
Chinese Dragon
A good place for Chinese food in Arusha, moderately priced. Say hi to Louie for a special deal!
Khan's Chicken on the Bonnet
Pakistani BBQ, includes chicken, beef, mutton, assorted salads, and nan. One of the best BBQ in town (rivals with Nick's Pub in Njiro). Two
L'Oasis Lodge
Nachos, cold drinks in the garden or by the pool. No reservations needed for groups below 10.
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Meru House Inn
Budget option with double rooms going for Tsh 7,000 a night, clean rooms with shared toilet and showers - it also has a great, very reasonab
Kigongoni Lodge
Run by an NGO. All the profits go to support a local school for mentally handicapped children so that you can stay in luxury while helping t
Annexe at L'Oasis Lodge
12 twin bedded rooms in the gardens surrounding the main lodge in the village Sekai, including access to lodge facilities. About 10 min
Arusha Torch Budget Inn
Clean and bright spacious rooms as well as friendly staff and the central location make this a welcoming place attracting both tourist and b
Tanzania Mountain Retreat Lodge and Camp
Tanzania Mountain Retreat offers affordable to luxury accommodation in a garden oasis at the base of Mount Meru. Camping starting from €5 an