All the Fun in Arusha: The Many Things to See and Do on Your Visit

What is the town of Arusha?

Africa at  large and the country of Tanzania in particular are popularly known for the wildlife safaris they are home to. A beloved holiday activity, throngs of nature and wildlife enthusiasts from across the world are seen visiting the country to catch a glimpse of the wild beasts in the lush green forests of Africa, and spend a wonderful and adventurous holiday. If you have been planning, or have planned a holiday safari tour to northern Tanzania, for instance at locations like Serengeti or Kilimanjaro National Park, then you must also spend a day or night at the small town of Arusha, a beautiful and rather underrated destination in Tanzania. Not many people may know all about Arusha, but we have curated a list of places to go and things to do in Arusha, so dive right in!

What are the attractions in Arusha?

• The Coffee Plantations

If you’re a coffee lover living in an urban metropolis, then you’ve only seen half of the coffee world. The real delight lies in the lush greenery of the coffee plantations that Arusha is home to. Of all the places to visit in Arusha that are there, you may wander through the Arusha Coffee Lodge and smell the most amazing fragrance of coffee beans up close- that is likely to transport you in a dream-like state! You can collect a few coffee beans yourself, and freshly brew yourself a cup the next morning too!

• Something for our  Shopaholics

Do you look forward to the best shopping locations everytime you go on a holiday? Though there are many places to go in Arusha, but you must visit Shanga, a workshop at Trader’s Walk on the Arusha Coffee Lodge. This particular place is not only known for its materials but also for the cause it promotes. Over 660 differently abled craftsmen and women design these items, using weaving, paper making, beading and other specialist techniques among others.

Another popular spot is the Kilombero Market where residents often buy fresh produce, meat and groceries. The Maasai Market is also a beloved location, where you may shop for colorful jewelry, beads, clothing and other small items of gifting and small goodies.

• Feast Your Taste Buds

What is a good trip without some good food? If you’ve been  thinking of options for some scrumptious delights in Arusha, then our guide has got you covered. Though there are a number of places to go in Arusha, none of them serve the mouth watering delights like the restaurants at the Haile Selassie Road. People also tend to take their food at the lodge they are staying at, and enjoy culinary delights like pizzas and tapas to their fullest. An important characteristic of majority of the lands in Arusha is the fertility of the land, you get the perfect opportunity to enjoy fresh produce, quite literally straight off the ground. This is not quite possible in most cities in the world, where the fruits and vegetables that we often consume only reach us after much processing and are therefore not organic anymore.

• In the Lap of Nature

If you’re still confused about the things to do in Arusha, Tanzania, then a brilliant option is always- to turn to nature. One doesn’t always have to be a Wordsworth or Coleridge to see the beauty of nature everywhere, you can very much do it while being your traveler self too! A good alternative to explore is the Arusha National Park, which covers the dormant volcano of Mount Meru, and is an amazing place to try your luck at spotting elephants. You can also indulge in a good canoeing experience, and make the most of your safari tour in Africa. Alternatively, Lake Duluti offers a wonderful opportunity for mountain biking, on the volcanoes across the Rift Valley. Finally, if you love horse riding, you may enjoy a ride at the Ngare Sero,. With all of this and so much more, be sure to make your trip a memorable journey!

• It’s Golf Time

You may think you know all about Arusha, but do you also know that among the many things to do in Arusha, one is also golfing? If you often golf back at home, or have always wanted to try it, then you must take yourself or your loved ones on a sweet golfing date. The Kill Villas in Arusha Tanzania offer a stunning and expansive golf course, and you can try your hand (and your luck) out here! What’s more? Well, you’re not just going out on a plain old simple golfing day out, but you’re also hopping on an opportunity to catch a glimpse of small wild animals like  guinea fowls and antelopes among some others.

To conclude:

Now that we’ve given you a rundown of some of the things to do in Arusha Tanzania, we hope you’re ready  to make the most of your trip, whether it is with a canoeing adventure, horse riding, mountain biking or shopping as much as you want at one or other of the flea markets for dainty jewelry, clothes, items of decoration or any other small souvenirs that you may want to remember the sweet memories of your trip forever. Now, you also know quite  a bit about places to go in Arusha, and you have the perfect reason to add a short day trip or night stay in this beautiful smalltown, while you plan your northern safari tour or a simple holiday in Africa.