Arusha: All You Need To Know

The capital of the eponymous region, Arusha, is a must for travelers visiting northern Tanzania. This enchanting city is 45 km from Kilimanjaro International Airport, the starting point for many safaris. Globetrotters stay there for one or more days to explore its wonders, often at the start or end of their safari in the famous national parks. Arusha offers countless natural and cultural treasures to discover during your stay. Among the essentials, you will not fail to explore the biodiversity of the Arusha National Park, the dazzling nature around Mount Meru culminating in the heart of the park, the crafts at the Cultural Heritage Center, the collections of the old Boma Museum, Duluti Lake Reptiles and many more. Brief History Arusha was founded by German settlers around 1900. After the completion of the military fort in 1901, the fledgling city experienced rapid commercial development. Passed under British control at the end of the ...